How much is a gameboy worth depends on the exact model, whether it still works, and what you still have with it. An original Game Boy, a Game Boy Color, a Game Boy Advance, and a Game Boy Advance SP are different machines, and a boxed, working example is not the same listing as a dirty untested shell. Photograph the handheld and the model label, then compare current public listings.
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Example
An original gray Nintendo Game Boy
Which Game Boy model you have, and whether it works and is complete, all move the price
An original gray Game Boy. Later models such as the Game Boy Pocket, Color, and Advance are different machines and different sales. Photograph the model label, and say whether a working screen, a battery cover, and any games are included. Photograph derived from work by Evan-Amos. Public domain. Source: Game-Boy-FL.png. See also photo credits.
Identify the exact model
People type "gameboy" as one word, but the official family name is Game Boy. Start with the model, not with a memory of the colour. The original Game Boy is a larger grey brick with a greenish screen. Game Boy Pocket is slimmer. Game Boy Color has a colour screen. Game Boy Advance is a wide horizontal handheld. Game Boy Advance SP folds like a small clamshell. Later SP revisions and other family members exist too, so the model number on the label is the detail that settles it.
Photograph the front, the back label, and any serial or model print (for example CGB-001 on a Color, or the SP number on the rear). If you still have the box, a charger, or games, include them in a second photo. Not sure which model you have? Snap a photo of the label and the app reads it so you can confirm it.
What changes the price
Working order comes first. Does it power on, and is the screen clean, with no dead lines or clouding? Battery doors, worn buttons, yellowed plastic, missing rubbers, and a cracked hinge on an SP all move the range. On rechargeable models, say whether it holds a charge, and whether you still have the official charger. A recapped or reshelled handheld should be described as such, not as a factory-fresh original.
A complete-in-box machine with inserts is a different market from the handheld alone. Loose games can be listed separately; a random loose cart does not automatically travel with the console's price. We will not invent a going rate for every colourway.
Trade-in versus sold comps
A shop trade-in is often lower than a private sale, because the shop needs a margin and has to test and clean the unit. That can still be a fair choice if you want cash today and no listing hassle. Compare current public listings for the same model, condition, and extras, and remember that an asking price can sit above a sold price. We will not invent a single national average.
When we find enough listings, we show them so you can see the spread. If listings are thin, we label a rough estimate rather than inventing a precise number. See How we price.
Where to sell
People sell handhelds on eBay, in game shops, and on Facebook Marketplace. The app can draft a listing for eBay, Facebook Marketplace, or Gumtree. Remove leaking batteries before you pack an original Game Boy, and say if the contacts are corroded. In the UK, Australia, or Canada, power supplies differ; do not assume a US charger is useful to a local buyer. For another used electronic with a model label, see how much is my camera worth.
Scan and list
- Photograph the handheld, the model label, and any box, charger, or games you will include.
- Confirm the model and whether it powers on, then mention screen faults, yellowing, or missing parts.
- Review the Worth about figure and the listed range when we find enough current public listings.
You can start with a free web scan in the box on this page.
Counterfeit shells and relabelled units show up, especially around sought-after colours. Compare the label print and the plastic finish with a known genuine example if a price looks too good. A scan is a first look at the model and at current listings, not a workshop test. If the screen is untested, say so rather than guessing that it is fine. For a Nintendo home console, see how much is a Nintendo 64 worth. For the games themselves, see video game value.
The app scans faster, keeps a history of your items and gives free weekly scans.
What makes How Much Is It Worth different
One photo is enough to start, and you can add up to two more angles. We identify the item first, you confirm or correct it, then we look up a Worth about figure and a listed range from current public marketplace listings. Those are asking prices, which can sit above what a piece finally sells for. You see the listings themselves when we find enough of them.
Coins and banknotes also draw on Numista. Trading cards use PokéWallet, with a source credit where that data appears. Gold and silver use a live metal price as a floor. If listings are thin, we show a clearly labelled rough estimate rather than inventing a precise number. The app can draft a listing for eBay, Facebook Marketplace, or Gumtree once you are ready to sell. For the short version of this process, read How we price.
FAQ
How much is a Game Boy worth?
How much is a gameboy worth depends on the exact model (original Game Boy, Pocket, Color, Advance, or Advance SP), whether it still works, and what you still have with it. A boxed, working example and an untested shell are different listings. Photograph the model label, then compare current public listings.
Which model do I have?
Look at the shape and at the model number on the back label. The original Game Boy is a larger brick. Game Boy Color has a colour screen. Game Boy Advance is a wide handheld. Game Boy Advance SP folds like a clamshell. Confirm the number rather than guessing from the plastic colour alone.
Is a trade-in lower than a private sale?
Often yes, because a shop needs a margin to test and resell the handheld. A trade-in can still be a fair choice if you want cash today and no listing hassle.
Can I scan a Game Boy with the app?
Yes. Photograph the handheld and the model label, plus any box or charger, then confirm whether it powers on. We look at current public listings and label a rough estimate if listings are thin.
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Updated 11 November 2026. Written by Harris, who built How Much Is It Worth. Figures that we cite include a source and a date. They are not a certified appraisal. See How we price.
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