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Game Boy Color Launch Price & Current Value

Original Launch Price (1998): $79.99 USD (not $99—Game Boy Pocket was $69.99, Game Boy Advance launched at $99.99 in 2001).

  • Japan: ¥6,800 (Oct 1998).
  • Europe: £59.99 / €99 (Nov 1998).

Current Market (2024) for Used Units:

ConditionLooseCIB (Box+Manual)Sealed
Standard Colors$35-60$80-150$300-600+
Limited Editions (Pikachu, Gold, Atomic Purple, etc.)$60-120$150-400$500-2000+

Factors: Screen condition (scratches, lines), hinge tightness, battery cover, button feel, original box/inserts quality.

Tip: For playing, consider a Game Boy Advance SP AGS-101 (backlit) or Analogue Pocket (FPGA, 10x better screen) instead—they play GBC carts natively.


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