The Sims Bustin' Out
Nintendo GameCube · 2003
About this game
The Sims Bustin' Out is the second title in The Sims console series and the first The Sims title to not be released on PC.
It featured the same 3D environment and engine the past game did, however adds several features from The Sims expansion packs: The Sims: Hot Date, The Sims: Superstar, and The Sims: Livin' Large.
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Bustin' Out was released for the Game Boy Advance, GameCube, PlayStation 2, Xbox and N-Gage in the fourth quarter of 2003.
As the title suggests, the Sims can get out of the house to visit other locations such as Shiny Things Lab or Casa Caliente.
Bust Out Mode which has mission based gameplay and Freeplay Mode which is open-ended gameplay very much like the original The Sims PC game.
About Nintendo GameCube
Nintendo's GameCube (2001) used a compact optical disc format and was the company's first console with online capability, though it never matched the PS2's commercial success. GameCube discs are comparatively durable, making complete-in-box collecting approachable, while a handful of Japan-only and limited-release titles (some tied to promotions) are the platform's genuine chase items.
Gamevaro tracks The Sims Bustin' Out for Nintendo GameCube with separate market values for loose, complete-in-box (CIB) and factory-sealed copies, sourced from real eBay sales. Prices also vary by region — PAL, NTSC-U and NTSC-J releases of the same game often sell for different amounts due to print run sizes and regional collector demand.
Adding The Sims Bustin' Out to a Gamevaro collection takes seconds — search by title or scan the box barcode, and the app fills in cover art, release details and current pricing automatically. This GCN release dates back to 2003.
Price history
Market values by condition
PAL
NTSC-U
Recent sales
| Date | Type | Region | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-18 | Item only | NTSC-U | €10.47 |
| 2026-07-18 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €74.73 |
| 2026-07-18 | Box Only | NTSC-U | €4.36 |
| 2026-07-18 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €82.20 |
| 2026-07-18 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €14.06 |
| 2026-07-18 | Manual Only | NTSC-U | €3.25 |
| 2026-07-16 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €12.14 |
| 2026-07-16 | Item only | NTSC-U | €10.48 |
| 2026-07-16 | Box Only | NTSC-U | €4.37 |
| 2026-07-16 | Manual Only | NTSC-U | €3.26 |
| 2026-07-16 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €74.92 |
| 2026-07-16 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €82.41 |
| 2026-07-14 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €12.12 |
| 2026-07-14 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €82.28 |
| 2026-07-14 | Item only | NTSC-U | €10.46 |
| 2026-07-14 | Box Only | NTSC-U | €4.37 |
| 2026-07-14 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €74.80 |
| 2026-07-14 | Manual Only | NTSC-U | €3.26 |
| 2026-07-13 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €74.76 |
| 2026-07-13 | Box Only | NTSC-U | €4.37 |
| 2026-07-13 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €12.12 |
| 2026-07-13 | Manual Only | NTSC-U | €3.25 |
| 2026-07-13 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €82.24 |
| 2026-07-13 | Item only | NTSC-U | €10.45 |
| 2026-07-12 | Item only | NTSC-U | €10.45 |
| 2026-07-12 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €12.12 |
| 2026-07-12 | Box Only | NTSC-U | €4.37 |
| 2026-07-12 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €82.24 |
| 2026-07-12 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €74.76 |
| 2026-07-12 | Manual Only | NTSC-U | €3.25 |
Market insights
Rarity & condition
The Sims Bustin' Out has a steady sales history on the tracked marketplaces, meaning enough copies circulate to establish a reliable market price.
Complete-in-box (CIB) copies typically command a premium over loose cartridges/discs because the original box and manual are more fragile and get discarded or damaged over time — fewer complete sets survive.
Frequently asked questions
How much is The Sims Bustin' Out worth?
The Sims Bustin' Out for Nintendo GameCube is currently worth €15.36 loose, €8.12 complete in box, and €22.75 factory sealed. Prices are based on real sales and update regularly on Gamevaro.
Is The Sims Bustin' Out rare?
The Sims Bustin' Out has a steady sales history on the tracked marketplaces, meaning it trades hands regularly and isn't considered particularly rare.
What's the difference between loose, CIB and sealed for The Sims Bustin' Out?
Loose means cartridge or disc only, CIB (complete in box) includes the original box and manual, and sealed means factory-sealed and never opened. For The Sims Bustin' Out, loose is €15.36 and CIB is €8.12 — CIB commands a premium because original boxes and manuals are fragile and often don't survive.
Is The Sims Bustin' Out worth more in PAL or NTSC?
The PAL version of The Sims Bustin' Out is currently worth €15.36 loose, versus €14.03 for NTSC-U. Regional price differences usually come down to print run size and regional collector demand.
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