Galaga (1981)

Galaga (1981)

PlayStation 4 · 1981

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About this game

Galaga is a vertical arcade shooter from Namco.

You control a space fighter at the bottom of the screen, scrolling left and right in order to avoid oncoming bombs and kamikaze attacks from alien invaders--and to fire your own missiles to fight back! There are an infinite number of stages to progress through.

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Every third level is a "challenge stage" in which you have a free chance to shoot as many aliens as possible and rack up bonus points.

Certain aliens have tractor beams they can use to capture one of your ships.

If that wasn't your last "life," you can try to shoot that alien down and recapture your ship, giving you two ships at once and doubling your firepower.

A summary screen appears when the game is over, giving you both your final score and your final "hit ratio"--the number of missiles fired, enemies destroyed, and the percentage of targets hit.

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About PlayStation 4

The PlayStation 4 (2013) cemented Sony's dominance of the eighth console generation, with a library exceeding 30,000 titles once indie and digital-only releases are counted. Most PS4 games remain affordable for collectors, but limited physical print runs — particularly from smaller publishers and later in the console's life cycle — are starting to see steady price increases as digital storefronts eventually wind down support.

Gamevaro tracks Galaga (1981) for PlayStation 4 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.

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Market values by condition

PAL

Loose / Item only
€8.91
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Boxed (CIB)
€22.29
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Sealed / New
€53.49
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NTSC-U

Loose / Item only
€12.97
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Boxed (CIB)
€32.44
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Sealed / New
€77.85
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NTSC-J

Loose / Item only
€12.83
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Boxed (CIB)
€32.07
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Sealed / New
€76.97
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Recent sales

DateTypeRegionPriceSource
2026-06-21 Boxed (CIB) PAL €22.29 eBay NL
2026-06-21 Loose / Item only PAL €8.91 eBay NL
2026-06-21 Sealed / New PAL €53.49 eBay NL
2026-06-19 Boxed (CIB) NTSC-U €32.44 eBay US
2026-06-19 Loose / Item only NTSC-U €12.97 eBay US
2026-06-19 Sealed / New NTSC-U €77.85 eBay US
2026-06-18 Loose / Item only NTSC-J €12.83 eBay US
2026-06-18 Sealed / New NTSC-J €76.97 eBay US
2026-06-18 Boxed (CIB) NTSC-J €32.07 eBay US

Market insights

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PAL is 46% cheaper
The PAL version (€8.91) is significantly cheaper than NTSC-U (€12.97) loose. CIB: PAL €22.29, NTSC-U €32.44.
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CIB commands 150% premium
A complete PAL copy (€22.29) costs 150% more than a loose copy (€8.91). Sealed goes for €53.49.

Rarity & condition

Only a handful of market sales have been tracked for Galaga (1981), suggesting it doesn't trade hands very often — a sign of relative scarcity compared to more common PlayStation 4 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 Galaga (1981) worth?

Galaga (1981) for PlayStation 4 is currently worth €8.91 loose, €22.29 complete in box, and €53.49 factory sealed. Prices are based on real sales and update regularly on Gamevaro.

Is Galaga (1981) rare?

Galaga (1981) has only a handful of tracked market sales, suggesting relative scarcity compared to more common PlayStation 4 titles.

What's the difference between loose, CIB and sealed for Galaga (1981)?

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 Galaga (1981), loose is €8.91 and CIB is €22.29 — CIB commands a premium because original boxes and manuals are fragile and often don't survive.

Is Galaga (1981) worth more in PAL or NTSC?

The PAL version of Galaga (1981) is currently worth €8.91 loose, versus €12.97 for NTSC-U. Regional price differences usually come down to print run size and regional collector demand.

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