Kao the Kangaroo
Nintendo Switch · 2022
About this game
Crikey! Kao's been stolen from down under! It's up to you to get him home to the Outback.
Unlike the Windows and Dreamcast versions of this game, the GBA version is a 2D side scrolling platform game.
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You control Kao the Kangaroo through twenty-seven levels.
You basic modes of travel are running or jumping but in later levels, you will have snowboarding, flying and jet skiing.
As you travel along, enemies try to stop you.
You must kill or avoid these enemies.
Your main weapon is a pair of boxing gloves with which you can pound enemies but, if you push down and attack, you can also do a tail spin to attack lower-height enemies.
In each level, there are flags you can pick up and, by pressing select, you can drop them to create your own continue point.
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 Kao the Kangaroo 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 Kao the Kangaroo 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 2022.
Price history
Market values by condition
PAL
NTSC-U
Recent sales
| Date | Type | Region | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-12 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €28.00 |
| 2026-07-12 | New (sealed) | PAL | €28.36 |
| 2026-07-12 | Box Only | NTSC-U | €7.79 |
| 2026-07-12 | Item only | NTSC-U | €15.75 |
| 2026-07-12 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €30.80 |
| 2026-07-12 | Graded New | PAL | €31.19 |
| 2026-07-12 | Complete in Box | PAL | €22.50 |
| 2026-07-12 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €19.46 |
| 2026-07-12 | Item only | PAL | €14.43 |
| 2026-07-12 | Box Only | PAL | €9.01 |
| 2026-07-10 | Graded New | PAL | €31.18 |
| 2026-07-10 | Item only | PAL | €14.42 |
| 2026-07-10 | Item only | NTSC-U | €15.74 |
| 2026-07-10 | Box Only | PAL | €9.01 |
| 2026-07-10 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €27.98 |
| 2026-07-10 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €30.78 |
| 2026-07-10 | Box Only | NTSC-U | €7.78 |
| 2026-07-10 | New (sealed) | PAL | €28.34 |
| 2026-07-10 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €19.45 |
| 2026-07-10 | Complete in Box | PAL | €22.49 |
| 2026-06-23 | Item only | NTSC-U | €37.09 |
| 2026-06-23 | Item only | PAL | €32.99 |
| 2026-06-18 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €27.60 |
| 2026-06-18 | Box Only | NTSC-U | €8.10 |
| 2026-06-18 | New (sealed) | PAL | €27.95 |
| 2026-06-18 | Complete in Box | PAL | €22.22 |
| 2026-06-18 | Graded New | PAL | €30.75 |
| 2026-06-18 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €30.36 |
| 2026-06-18 | Item only | PAL | €14.11 |
| 2026-06-18 | Item only | NTSC-U | €15.53 |
Market insights
Rarity & condition
Kao the Kangaroo 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 Kao the Kangaroo worth?
Kao the Kangaroo for Nintendo Switch is currently worth €32.99 loose, €22.50 complete in box, and €28.36 factory sealed. Prices are based on real sales and update regularly on Gamevaro.
Is Kao the Kangaroo rare?
Kao the Kangaroo 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 Kao the Kangaroo?
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 Kao the Kangaroo, loose is €32.99 and CIB is €22.50 — CIB commands a premium because original boxes and manuals are fragile and often don't survive.
Is Kao the Kangaroo worth more in PAL or NTSC?
The PAL version of Kao the Kangaroo is currently worth €32.99 loose, versus €37.09 for NTSC-U. Regional price differences usually come down to print run size and regional collector demand.
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