Skylanders Giants Wii U
Nintendo Wii U · 2012
About this game
Skylanders Giants is the second game in the Skylanders series and the direct sequel to Spyro's Adventure .
Kaos, previously defeated by the Skylanders, finds himself in a toy store on Earth.
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He finds a portal and goes back to an era where Arkeyans, an evil robot race, ruled the Skylands.
Like the previous game, it uses figures which through an accessory called 'Portal' allow to play as the character in the game.
The original figures are compatible with the game, but new series of stronger characters are introduced.
One of the new characters are the eponymous Giants.
These are larger than Skylanders, up to twice as big, and have different in-game abilities such as picking-up large objects and throw them to clear a pathway.
The character can be changed at any time by switching the figure standing on the portal.
The levels consist of platform maps containing puzzles, enemies, breakable objects that yield money and various treasures.
Each level has different goals that must be met to achieve a three-star rating.
Once the first level is cleared, the player gains access to a hub from which the levels can be replayed to master it and reach every goal.
Some treasures will reward the player with equipment items that change the character's looks and improve their abilities.
Those changes are encrypted in the figure and will be effective in other games if the same figure is used; the figures can be reset from the game menu.
A new Battle mode with new areas and alter-ego Skylanders is introduced for multiplayer versus play.
The Starter Pack includes the Skylanders Giants game and the following:* A Portal of Power Jet-Vac figure Cynder figure Tree Rex figure Three character sticker Sheets with secret codes Three trading cards A poster Only Tree Rex is included in the Portal Owners Pack.
A legendary version of Jet-Vac is also available as part of a exclusive legendary triple pack , and a glow-in-the-dark version of Cynder is included in the Wal-Mart exclusive versions of the Star
About Nintendo Wii U
The Wii U (2012) was commercially Nintendo's least successful home console, hampered by market confusion over whether the GamePad tablet controller was a new device or a Wii accessory. Its low sales mean smaller overall print runs across the board, and several first-party and indie darlings have already become noticeably pricier than their commercial performance would suggest, since there are simply fewer copies in circulation.
Gamevaro tracks Skylanders Giants Wii U for Nintendo Wii U 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
Recent sales
| Date | Type | Region | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-13 | Loose / Item only | PAL | €21.20 |
| 2026-07-13 | Loose / Item only | NTSC-U | €19.25 |
| 2026-07-13 | Sealed / New | NTSC-U | €65.62 |
Market insights
Rarity & condition
Only a handful of market sales have been tracked for Skylanders Giants Wii U, suggesting it doesn't trade hands very often — a sign of relative scarcity compared to more common Nintendo Wii U 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 Skylanders Giants Wii U worth?
Skylanders Giants Wii U for Nintendo Wii U is currently worth €21.20 loose. Prices are based on real sales and update regularly on Gamevaro.
Is Skylanders Giants Wii U rare?
Skylanders Giants Wii U has only a handful of tracked market sales, suggesting relative scarcity compared to more common Nintendo Wii U titles.
What's the difference between loose, CIB and sealed for Skylanders Giants Wii U?
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 Skylanders Giants Wii U worth more in PAL or NTSC?
The PAL version of Skylanders Giants Wii U is currently worth €21.20 loose, versus €19.25 for NTSC-U. Regional price differences usually come down to print run size and regional collector demand.
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