Cuphead
Nintendo Switch · 2017
About this game
Cuphead is a single-player and multiplayer run-and-gun action platformer game.
The story begins on Inkwell Isle, where Cuphead and his brother Mugman lose a wager with the Devil at his casino.
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To save themselves from losing their souls, the two brothers agree to collect the soul contracts of other debtors scattered across the land.
The player takes control of either Cuphead or Mugman and embarks on a dangerous journey through strange worlds filled with hostile creatures and powerful bosses.
The objective is to defeat these opponents, recover their contracts, and ultimately face the Devil himself.
The presentation is designed to resemble a 1930s cartoon.
Characters, backgrounds, and animations are hand-drawn with techniques inspired by early animation, accompanied by a jazz and big band soundtrack.
The game world is divided into several themed islands that serve as hub areas.
From these maps, the player chooses levels and boss encounters.
While the premise is linear, the structure allows some freedom in which bosses or stages to challenge next.
The narrative is conveyed through short scenes and stylized animation, with the focus placed on action rather than extended storytelling.
Gameplay emphasizes precision shooting and dodging in side-scrolling stages and elaborate boss battles.
Each character is equipped with a finger-gun that fires projectiles indefinitely, and players can equip alternate shot types with different behaviors such as spread fire or homing bullets.
Many encounters require memorizing attack patterns and reacting with quick movement, jumping, and parrying.
Parrying is a key mechanic that allows characters to deflect pink-colored projectiles or objects, filling a special meter that powers stronger attacks or a super move.
Progression is tied to overcoming increasingly difficult enemies.
Completing levels and defeating bosses grants coins and unlocks new regions of the overworld.
Coins can be spent in shops to purchase alternate weapons and charms, whi
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 Cuphead 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 Cuphead 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 2017.
Price history
Market values by condition
PAL
NTSC-U
Recent sales
| Date | Type | Region | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-12 | Item only | NTSC-U | €19.46 |
| 2026-07-12 | Item only | PAL | €22.85 |
| 2026-07-12 | Box Only | NTSC-U | €15.75 |
| 2026-07-12 | Box Only | PAL | €12.23 |
| 2026-07-12 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €20.21 |
| 2026-07-12 | Complete in Box | PAL | €23.50 |
| 2026-07-12 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €24.50 |
| 2026-07-12 | Graded New | PAL | €37.01 |
| 2026-07-12 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €166.22 |
| 2026-07-12 | New (sealed) | PAL | €33.64 |
| 2026-07-10 | Item only | PAL | €22.84 |
| 2026-07-10 | Graded New | PAL | €36.99 |
| 2026-07-10 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €20.20 |
| 2026-07-10 | Item only | NTSC-U | €19.45 |
| 2026-07-10 | Complete in Box | PAL | €23.49 |
| 2026-07-10 | New (sealed) | PAL | €33.62 |
| 2026-07-10 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €166.15 |
| 2026-07-10 | Box Only | NTSC-U | €15.74 |
| 2026-07-10 | Box Only | PAL | €12.23 |
| 2026-07-10 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €24.49 |
| 2026-06-23 | Item only | PAL | €35.88 |
| 2026-06-23 | New (sealed) | PAL | €36.52 |
| 2026-06-23 | Item only | NTSC-U | €25.31 |
| 2026-06-23 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €30.11 |
| 2026-06-18 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €163.87 |
| 2026-06-18 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €20.02 |
| 2026-06-18 | Item only | NTSC-U | €18.92 |
| 2026-06-18 | Item only | PAL | €22.53 |
| 2026-06-18 | Box Only | NTSC-U | €20.02 |
| 2026-06-18 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €25.00 |
Market insights
Rarity & condition
Cuphead 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 Cuphead worth?
Cuphead for Nintendo Switch is currently worth €35.88 loose, €23.50 complete in box, and €33.64 factory sealed. Prices are based on real sales and update regularly on Gamevaro.
Is Cuphead rare?
Cuphead 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 Cuphead?
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 Cuphead, loose is €35.88 and CIB is €23.50 — CIB commands a premium because original boxes and manuals are fragile and often don't survive.
Is Cuphead worth more in PAL or NTSC?
The PAL version of Cuphead is currently worth €35.88 loose, versus €25.31 for NTSC-U. Regional price differences usually come down to print run size and regional collector demand.
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