GameBoy Color Games Price Guide

Q: What are the most valuable GameBoy Color games?

The most valuable GameBoy Color games are: Zelda Oracle of Ages & Seasons Limited Edition ($3587 CIB), Shantae ($2031 CIB), Bomberman Max: Hikari No Yuusha [Complete] ($1810 CIB), Pokemon Crystal [Misprint] ($1218 CIB), Magical Chase GB ($1114 CIB)

Q: How much does a GameBoy Color game cost?

The most affordable GameBoy Color games start at: Sanrio Timenet: Mirai Hen [Future] (from $1 loose), Kaijin Zona (from $1 loose), Jimmy White S Cue Ball (from $1 loose), Doraemon Memories: Nobita No Omoide Daiboken (from $2 loose), Men in Black 2 The Series (from $2 loose)

Q: How many GameBoy Color games are there?

RetroCharting tracks 1,003 GameBoy Color games, with 853 having a known market price. Updated daily.

Q: How do I know if my GameBoy Color game is rare and valuable?

The rarity of a GameBoy Color game depends on its production run, condition (loose < CIB < sealed), collector demand, and regional edition. Check the game's detail page on RetroCharting for its real-time price.

Last update : Jun 27, 2026

Current values and prices for all GameBoy Color retro games

Min Price

CIB

Median Price

$34

CIB

Max Price

$3 587

Zelda Oracle of Ages & Seasons Limited Edition

Total Games

1,003

Games

Real-time data powered by Hybrid Velocity using PriceCharting, eBay, and specialized platforms.

GameBoy Color games Value & Trends

GameBoy Color Market Analysis (2026)

In 2026, the GameBoy Color market shows an interesting dynamic. Among the 1003 titles tracked in our database, the current value guide indicates this is an intermediate platform. For collectors, the median budget to acquire a complete-in-box (CIB) game currently sits around $34. This reflects the growing demand and premium placed on mint condition items. However, excellent classics can still be found starting at $3.

This price surge is particularly noticeable on highly sought-after games like Zelda Oracle of Ages & Seasons Limited Edition, a true holy grail for the system, whose CIB value now reaches heights of $3587. The huge price gap between loose copies and complete ones confirms the massive premium collectors are willing to pay for original cardboard boxes and manuals.

Most Rare & Expensive GameBoy Color Games in 2026

Zelda Oracle of Ages & Seasons Limited Edition

3587$ CIB

Shantae

2031$ CIB

Bomberman Max: Hikari No Yuusha [Complete]

1810$ CIB

Pokemon Crystal [Misprint]

1218$ CIB

Magical Chase GB

1114$ CIB

Martian Successor Nadesico: Ruriruri Mahjong

Title ↑	Genre ↕	Loose ↕	CIB ↕	New ↕	Graded ↕
Bomberman Quest	Role-Playing	$117	$515	$824	$1 875
Brave Saga Shinshou Astaria	Role-Playing	$0	$0	$0	$0
Bubble Bobble [Taito Memorial]	Action	$0	$475	$760	$836
Bub O Escape	Puzzle	$50	$50	$45	$49
Buck And The Cursed Cartridge	Action & Adventure	$39	$0	$72	$80
Buffy the Vampire Slayer	Action	$24	$58	$72	$135
Bugs Bunny Crazy Castle 3	Action	$11	$45	$147	$250
Bugs Bunny Crazy Castle 4	Action	$15	$50	$155	$272
Bugs Bunny & Lola Bunny Operation Carrot Patch	Action & Adventure	$5	$29	$47	$52
Burger Paradise International	Strategy	$45	$117	$198	$218
Bust-A-Move 4	Puzzle	$16	$50	$57	$62
Bust-A-Move Millennium	Puzzle	$17	$30	$36	$99
Buzz Lightyear of Star Command	Action	$9	$32	$60	$264
Caesar S Palace 2	Other	$11	$15	$24	$26
Caesar's Palace II	Other	$5	$15	$21	$24
Cannon Fodder	Strategy	$39	$117	$187	$206
Cardcaptor Sakura: Itsumo Sakura-chan to Issho	Action & Adventure	$9	$24	$41	$45
Cardcaptor Sakura: Tomoeda Shougakkou Daiundoukai	Sports	$16	$42	$70	$77
Carl Lewis Athletics 2000	Sports	$6	$20	$32	$35
Carmageddon	Simulation	$15	$23	$56	$62
Casper	Action Adventure	$15	$72	$178	$196
Catwoman	Action	$16	$60	$100	$204
Catz	Simulation	$12	$19	$68	$129
Centipede	Action	$10	$19	$26	$29
Championship Motocross 2001	Racing	$8	$54	$87	$96
Chantey	RPG	$0	$33	$50	$55
Chase Hq Secret Police	Racing	$13	$50	$80	$88
Checkmate	Board / Card Game	$80	$208	$352	$387
Chee-Chai Alien	Action	$23	$59	$94	$103
Chessmaster	Board / Card Game	$11	$29	$46	$104
Chicken Run	Action Adventure	$7	$42	$67	$74
Choro-Q Hyper Customable	Role-Playing	$11	$29	$48	$53
Chou Gals! Kotobuki Ran	Puzzle	$0	$29	$46	$51
Chou Gals! Kotobuki Ran 2	Puzzle	$10	$28	$46	$51
Chunkout	Puzzle	$0	$0	$50	$55
Classic Bubble Bobble	Action	$28	$100	$160	$176
Colin McRae Rally	Racing	$13	$33	$57	$63
Columns GB	Puzzle	$23	$59	$101	$111
Commander Keen	Action	$37	$76	$127	$180
Command Master	Role-Playing	$31	$33	$52	$57
Conker's Pocket Tales	Action	$20	$126	$223	$399
Construction Zone	Action	$6	$14	$22	$24
Cool Bricks	Puzzle	$8	$39	$62	$68
Crazy Bikers	Racing	$8	$47	$136	$150
Croc	Action	$14	$64	$89	$98
Croc 2	Action	$10	$60	$100	$119
Croc [25th Anniversary Edition]	Platformer	$0	$37	$59	$65
Cross Country Racing	Racing	$8	$23	$0	$0
Cross Hunter [Monster Hunter Version]	Role-Playing	$12	$31	$53	$58
Cross Hunter [Treasure Hunter Version]	Role-Playing	$16	$41	$69	$75

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How much are GameBoy Color games worth?

The value of a GameBoy Color game depends on its condition and rarity. For a complete-in-box (CIB) copy, the current median market price is $34. For a loose copy (cartridge or disc only), the average price is around $24. Prices range from $3 for common titles up to $3,586.86 for the rarest games.

What are the most valuable GameBoy Color games?

Here are the highest-valued GameBoy Color games on the retro gaming market:

1. Zelda Oracle of Ages & Seasons Limited Edition — $3587 CIB
2. Shantae — $2031 CIB
3. Bomberman Max: Hikari No Yuusha [Complete] — $1810 CIB
4. Pokemon Crystal [Misprint] — $1218 CIB
5. Magical Chase GB — $1114 CIB

How much does a GameBoy Color game cost?

GameBoy Color games are very accessible for collectors. The most affordable titles start at:

1. Sanrio Timenet: Mirai Hen [Future] — from $1 loose
2. Kaijin Zona — from $1 loose
3. Jimmy White S Cue Ball — from $1 loose
4. Doraemon Memories: Nobita No Omoide Daiboken — from $2 loose
5. Men in Black 2 The Series — from $2 loose

These prices are for loose copies. Expect to pay more for a complete-in-box (CIB) version.

How many GameBoy Color games are there?

RetroCharting tracks 1,003 GameBoy Color games in its database, with 853 titles having a known market price. Our database is updated daily through our multi-source price tracking algorithm.

How do I know if my GameBoy Color game is rare and valuable?

Several factors determine the rarity and value of a GameBoy Color game:

1. Production run — Games produced in small quantities or quickly discontinued are naturally rarer.
2. Condition — A complete-in-box (CIB) copy is generally worth 2 to 5 times more than a loose copy. A sealed copy can be worth 10x more.
3. Collector demand — Certain genres (RPGs, sports games, fighting games) have very high demand.
4. Regional edition — PAL or Japanese versions can be rarer depending on the title.

To find the exact value of your game, check its detail page on RetroCharting where you'll find real-time prices and historical price trends.