Celeste
Nintendo Switch · 2018
About this game
Celeste is a single-player 2D action platform game.
The story follows a young woman named Madeline as she sets out to climb the mysterious Celeste Mountain.
↓ Read more
Her journey is both physical and personal, with the mountain manifesting her inner struggles in the form of obstacles and doppelgänger-like encounters.
The player takes on her role, advancing through the mountain’s dangerous paths while uncovering fragments of her motivations and trials through brief narrative scenes.
The game is structured into a series of chapters, each consisting of distinct stages filled with environmental hazards.
Core gameplay revolves around precision platforming with a limited but versatile set of moves: running, jumping, climbing, and a mid-air dash that can be used in multiple directions.
Dashes recharge when Madeline lands on safe ground or passes through certain objects, and stamina governs how long she can cling to walls.
These systems demand careful timing, as hazards such as spikes, pits, moving platforms, and collapsing ledges require the player to chain abilities in exact sequences to survive.
Levels introduce new mechanics gradually, ranging from springs and clouds that enhance jumps to moving blocks and wind currents that alter trajectory.
Each chapter builds on these concepts, layering challenges in increasingly complex ways.
Death is frequent and resets the player instantly at the beginning of the current screen.
While the main path must be completed to advance, players can also collect optional strawberries scattered throughout levels.
Additional layers of difficulty are presented through hidden passages and special collectibles.
Cassette tapes unlock “B-Side” versions of chapters, which remix stages into more demanding platforming challenges.
Completing B-Sides can lead to “C-Sides,” short but extremely difficult bonus stages.
About Nintendo Switch
Released in 2017, the Nintendo Switch became one of the best-selling consoles of all time thanks to its hybrid handheld/docked design. Its cartridge-based physical format (as opposed to discs) has made complete-in-box collecting popular again, with certain limited print runs and Nintendo-published exclusives already commanding a premium on the secondhand market just a few years after release.
Gamevaro tracks Celeste for Nintendo Switch 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 Celeste 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 NSW release dates back to 2018.
Price history
Market values by condition
PAL
NTSC-U
NTSC-J
Recent sales
| Date | Type | Region | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-12 | Box Only | NTSC-J | €15.30 |
| 2026-07-12 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €48.11 |
| 2026-07-12 | New (sealed) | NTSC-J | €44.21 |
| 2026-07-12 | Graded New | PAL | €191.59 |
| 2026-07-12 | Box Only | NTSC-U | €18.88 |
| 2026-07-12 | Graded New | NTSC-J | €48.63 |
| 2026-07-12 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €245.14 |
| 2026-07-12 | Complete in Box | NTSC-J | €38.25 |
| 2026-07-12 | New (sealed) | PAL | €47.42 |
| 2026-07-12 | Box Only | PAL | €10.23 |
| 2026-07-12 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €36.94 |
| 2026-07-12 | Item only | PAL | €20.22 |
| 2026-07-12 | Complete in Box | PAL | €32.73 |
| 2026-07-12 | Item only | NTSC-U | €35.42 |
| 2026-07-12 | Item only | NTSC-J | €33.66 |
| 2026-07-10 | New (sealed) | NTSC-J | €44.19 |
| 2026-07-10 | Graded New | PAL | €191.51 |
| 2026-07-10 | Complete in Box | PAL | €32.72 |
| 2026-07-10 | Item only | NTSC-J | €33.64 |
| 2026-07-10 | Box Only | NTSC-J | €15.30 |
| 2026-07-10 | Item only | PAL | €20.21 |
| 2026-07-10 | Box Only | NTSC-U | €18.87 |
| 2026-07-10 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €47.22 |
| 2026-07-10 | Graded New | NTSC-J | €48.61 |
| 2026-07-10 | Complete in Box | NTSC-J | €38.23 |
| 2026-07-10 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €35.41 |
| 2026-07-10 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €245.03 |
| 2026-07-10 | New (sealed) | PAL | €47.40 |
| 2026-07-10 | Item only | NTSC-U | €32.79 |
| 2026-07-10 | Box Only | PAL | €10.22 |
Market insights
Rarity & condition
Celeste 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 Celeste worth?
Celeste for Nintendo Switch is currently worth €63.51 loose, €32.73 complete in box, and €47.42 factory sealed. Prices are based on real sales and update regularly on Gamevaro.
Is Celeste rare?
Celeste 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 Celeste?
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 Celeste, loose is €63.51 and CIB is €32.73 — CIB commands a premium because original boxes and manuals are fragile and often don't survive.
Is Celeste worth more in PAL or NTSC?
The PAL version of Celeste is currently worth €63.51 loose, versus €48.00 for NTSC-U. Regional price differences usually come down to print run size and regional collector demand.
Ratings & Reviews
Also on other platforms
More Nintendo Switch games