They Bleed Pixels
Nintendo Switch · 2023
About this game
Sam & Max 303: They Stole Max's Brain! is the third episode of the third Sam & Max season named Sam & Max: The Devil's Playhouse .
After the happenings of the second episode and a bathroom break Sam makes a horrible discovery: someone stole Max's brain! Of course he immediately searches for the culprits which turn out to be the main villains of the first two episodes...
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Max's psychic powers once again play an important part.
Besides teleporting and predicting the future, which are known from the first episode, there also is a new one: Max can shapeshift into items which are shown in a picture, e.g. on a poster.
The rest of the gameplay is similar to the former seasons: the player walks through the levels, collects items and uses them to solve puzzles.
Dialogues are a ring menu similar to Mass Effect where the player only chooses the topic instead of the whole sentence.
Unlike traditional adventure games the movement of Sam is not controlled by point & click but by holding the left mouse button and dragging the mouse in the desired direction (or alternatively with the keyboard keys).
Interactions with items or persons are carried out with a single mouse button.
Like the Tales of Monkey Island series single episodes weren't available for purchase at the initial release.
Users were required to buy the five episodes as a whole as they are released on a monthly basis.
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 They Bleed Pixels 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 They Bleed Pixels 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 2023.
Price history
Market values by condition
NTSC-U
Recent sales
| Date | Type | Region | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-12 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €38.25 |
| 2026-07-12 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €42.07 |
| 2026-07-12 | Box Only | NTSC-U | €19.23 |
| 2026-07-12 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €48.29 |
| 2026-07-10 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €48.26 |
| 2026-07-10 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €38.23 |
| 2026-07-10 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €42.06 |
| 2026-07-10 | Box Only | NTSC-U | €19.22 |
| 2026-06-23 | Item only | NTSC-U | €69.81 |
| 2026-06-18 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €37.71 |
| 2026-06-18 | Box Only | NTSC-U | €18.38 |
| 2026-06-18 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €46.92 |
| 2026-06-18 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €41.48 |
| 2026-06-17 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €41.48 |
| 2026-06-17 | Box Only | NTSC-U | €18.38 |
| 2026-06-17 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €37.71 |
| 2026-06-17 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €46.92 |
| 2026-06-15 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €41.58 |
| 2026-06-15 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €47.03 |
| 2026-06-15 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €37.80 |
| 2026-06-15 | Box Only | NTSC-U | €18.42 |
| 2026-06-13 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €38.04 |
| 2026-06-13 | Box Only | NTSC-U | €18.43 |
| 2026-06-13 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €46.05 |
| 2026-06-13 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €41.84 |
| 2026-06-12 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €41.95 |
| 2026-06-12 | Box Only | NTSC-U | €18.48 |
| 2026-06-12 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €38.14 |
| 2026-06-12 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €46.17 |
| 2026-06-09 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €41.94 |
Market insights
Rarity & condition
They Bleed Pixels 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 They Bleed Pixels worth?
They Bleed Pixels for Nintendo Switch is currently worth €69.81 loose, €48.29 complete in box, and €38.25 factory sealed. Prices are based on real sales and update regularly on Gamevaro.
Is They Bleed Pixels rare?
They Bleed Pixels 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 They Bleed Pixels?
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 They Bleed Pixels, loose is €69.81 and CIB is €48.29 — CIB commands a premium because original boxes and manuals are fragile and often don't survive.
Ratings & Reviews
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