Ikaruga

Nintendo Switch · 2001

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About this game

Vertical shoot-em-up ported from the Naomi Arcade version.

Ikaruga is more or less a sequel to Radiant Silvergun on the Sega Saturn.

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Based on a two-colors system, the player has to switch between the black & white sides of his ship during gameplay.

The black side is immune to black enemy bullets which it considers as a bonus and dies on impact with white enemy bullets.

Your own black bullets damage white enemies twice as much as white bullets.

And vice-versa for the white side.

Those properties make a balance between protecting yourself well and killing enemies fast.

This aspect, combined with specific enemy patterns and a combo system makes Ikaruga an original shoot-em-up with a dose of strategy.

Data by MobyGames.com

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 Ikaruga 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 Ikaruga 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 2001.

Market values by condition

PAL

Loose / Item only

€219.65

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NTSC-U

Box Only

€65.57

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Item only

€130.89

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Complete in Box

€65.57

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New (sealed)

€86.53

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Graded New

€95.18

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Recent sales

Date	Type	Region	Price	Source
2026-07-12	Box Only	NTSC-U	€65.57	pricecharting
2026-07-12	Complete in Box	NTSC-U	€65.57	pricecharting
2026-07-12	New (sealed)	NTSC-U	€86.53	pricecharting
2026-07-12	Graded New	NTSC-U	€95.18	pricecharting
2026-07-10	New (sealed)	NTSC-U	€86.49	pricecharting
2026-07-10	Box Only	NTSC-U	€65.54	pricecharting
2026-07-10	Complete in Box	NTSC-U	€65.54	pricecharting
2026-07-10	Graded New	NTSC-U	€95.14	pricecharting
2026-06-24	Loose / Item only	PAL	€219.65	eBay NL
2026-06-23	Item only	NTSC-U	€130.89	eBay US
2026-06-18	Graded New	NTSC-U	€84.80	pricecharting
2026-06-18	Complete in Box	NTSC-U	€68.52	pricecharting
2026-06-18	Box Only	NTSC-U	€64.68	pricecharting
2026-06-18	New (sealed)	NTSC-U	€77.09	pricecharting
2026-06-17	New (sealed)	NTSC-U	€77.09	pricecharting
2026-06-17	Graded New	NTSC-U	€84.80	pricecharting
2026-06-17	Box Only	NTSC-U	€64.68	pricecharting
2026-06-17	Complete in Box	NTSC-U	€68.52	pricecharting
2026-06-15	New (sealed)	NTSC-U	€77.27	pricecharting
2026-06-15	Box Only	NTSC-U	€64.83	pricecharting
2026-06-15	Graded New	NTSC-U	€85.00	pricecharting
2026-06-15	Complete in Box	NTSC-U	€68.68	pricecharting
2026-06-13	Box Only	NTSC-U	€64.83	pricecharting
2026-06-13	New (sealed)	NTSC-U	€77.27	pricecharting
2026-06-13	Complete in Box	NTSC-U	€68.68	pricecharting
2026-06-13	Graded New	NTSC-U	€85.00	pricecharting
2026-06-12	Box Only	NTSC-U	€65.00	pricecharting
2026-06-12	Complete in Box	NTSC-U	€68.86	pricecharting
2026-06-12	New (sealed)	NTSC-U	€77.47	pricecharting
2026-06-12	Graded New	NTSC-U	€85.22	pricecharting

Market insights

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NTSC-U is 68% cheaper

The NTSC-U version (€130.89) is significantly cheaper than PAL (€219.65) loose.

Rarity & condition

Only a handful of market sales have been tracked for Ikaruga, suggesting it doesn't trade hands very often — a sign of relative scarcity compared to more common Nintendo Switch titles.

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 Ikaruga worth?

Ikaruga for Nintendo Switch is currently worth €219.65 loose. Prices are based on real sales and update regularly on Gamevaro.

Is Ikaruga rare?

Ikaruga has only a handful of tracked market sales, suggesting relative scarcity compared to more common Nintendo Switch titles.

What's the difference between loose, CIB and sealed for Ikaruga?

Loose means cartridge or disc only, CIB (complete in box) includes the original box and manual, and sealed means factory-sealed and never opened. These are tracked as separate market values because the price gap between them can be significant, especially for older releases.

Is Ikaruga worth more in PAL or NTSC?

The PAL version of Ikaruga is currently worth €219.65 loose, versus €130.89 for NTSC-U. Regional price differences usually come down to print run size and regional collector demand.