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 ↕
Doraemon no Study Boy 3	Educational	$0	$0	$0	$0
Doug's Big Game	Action	$11	$81	$120	$1 000
Dracula Crazy Vampire	Action	$18	$91	$145	$209
Dragon Ball Z Legendary Super Warriors	Role-Playing	$24	$80	$235	$470
Dragon Dance	Action	$21	$55	$75	$83
Dragon Quest III	Role-Playing	$12	$43	$76	$83
Dragon Quest Monsters	Role-Playing	$14	$47	$71	$78
Dragon Quest Monsters 2 [Iru]	Role-Playing	$9	$34	$55	$61
Dragon Quest Monsters 2 [Ruca]	RPG	$6	$8	$13	$14
Dragon's Lair	Action	$37	$94	$104	$115
Dragon Tales Dragon Adventures	Action	$8	$20	$32	$35
Dragon Tales Dragon Wings	Action	$6	$24	$82	$90
Dragon Warrior I and II	RPG	$44	$125	$152	$799
Dragon Warrior Iii	Role-Playing	$53	$136	$197	$1 050
Dragon Warrior Monsters	Role-Playing	$32	$146	$340	$1 050
Dragon Warrior Monsters 2 Cobi's Journey	Role-Playing	$50	$167	$302	$306
Dragon Warrior Monsters 2 Tara's Adventure	Role-Playing	$50	$209	$280	$330
Dragonyhm	Role-Playing	$49	$78	$101	$111
Dragonyhm [Collector's Edition]	RPG	$108	$0	$40	$44
Dream Shark Part 1	Action & Adventure	$0	$0	$0	$0
Driver	Racing	$10	$33	$60	$144
Dropzone	Action	$8	$23	$0	$0
Dr. Rin ni Kiitemite: Koi no Rin Feng-Shui	Adventure	$0	$0	$0	$0
Duke Nukem	Action	$32	$132	$162	$478
Dukes of Hazzard Racing for Home	Racing	$9	$41	$66	$73
Earthworm Jim Menace 2 Galaxy	Action	$18	$57	$184	$272
Earthworm Jim Menace 2 the Galaxy	Action	$9	$37	$59	$65
Ecli	Action & Adventure	$0	$0	$0	$0
Ecw Hardcore Revolution	Sports	$10	$43	$76	$84
Elemental Tale	Role-Playing	$15	$39	$66	$73
Elevator Action	Action	$26	$49	$211	$232
Elevator Action EX	Action	$95	$290	$464	$510
Emperor's New Groove	Action	$10	$45	$150	$165
ESPN International Track and Field	Sports	$7	$8	$25	$28
Espn National Hockey Night	Sports	$15	$23	$40	$44
Estpolis Denki Yomigaeru Densetsu	Role-Playing	$50	$130	$220	$242
ET the Extra Terrestrial: 20th Anniversary	Action	$9	$26	$44	$49
ET the Extra Terrestrial and the Cosmic Garden	Action & Adventure	$13	$30	$35	$280
ET the Extra Terrestrial: Digital Companion	Action	$6	$11	$20	$67
ET the Extra Terrestrial: Escape from Planet Earth	Action	$8	$26	$60	$66
European Super League	Sports	$10	$19	$30	$33
Evel Knievel	Sports	$12	$105	$168	$185
Extreme Ghostbusters	Action	$36	$104	$166	$183
Extreme Sports with the Berenstain Bears	Sports	$5	$19	$56	$62
F 18 Thunder Strike	Simulation	$10	$20	$40	$44
F1 Championship Season 2000	Racing	$5	$18	$93	$102
F1 Racing Championship	Racing	$9	$22	$35	$39
F1 World Grand Prix	Racing	$6	$26	$50	$55
F1 World Grand Prix Ii	Racing	$22	$50	$58	$64
Fairy Kitty No Kaiun Jiten	Other	$10	$23	$37	$41

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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.