What is the typical resale value for a loose Black Original Gameboy?

A loose Black Original Gameboy currently sells for around $89.

How much more valuable is a sealed unit compared to a complete-in-box one?

A sealed unit is valued at $805, compared to $350 for a complete-in-box version.

If I have a complete-in-box Black Original Gameboy, what should I expect to sell it for?

You can expect to sell a complete-in-box Black Original Gameboy for approximately $350.

Black Original Gameboy — Game Boy Price & Value

Name: Black Original Gameboy — Game Boy Price & Value
Brand: Game

Game Boy

What Black Original Gameboy for Game Boy is worth — loose cart, complete in box, and sealed.

Black Original Gameboy value — Loose $89 · Complete (CIB) $350 · Sealed (new) $805. Prices updated July 2026.

Platform · Game BoyGenre · Systems

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PriceCharting — Black Original Gameboy (Game Boy)$349.99

Game details

Brand: Game
Platform: Game Boy
Genre: Systems
ESRB: Not Applicable
Release date: January 1, 1990

Black Original Gameboy (Game Boy) resale value

A loose copy of Black Original Gameboy averages around $89. A complete-in-box (CIB) copy — game, box, and manual — runs about $350, and a factory-sealed copy commands $805.

What drives the price

Condition is everything: a clean, unscratched label, an intact box without crushing, and the original manual can swing the value 30–50%. Test that the game works before you buy or sell.

Price guide

What this actually trades for — sold values by condition vs. what sellers are asking today

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Condition	Value	Based on
Loose	$89	eBay sold comps
Complete (CIB)	$350	eBay sold comps
Sealed (new)	$805	eBay sold comps
Graded (WATA/CGC)	$886	eBay sold comps
Live asking — low / typical / high	$45.95 / $120 / $350	20 live eBay listings ↗

Market check: As of August 3, 2026, 20 live eBay listings ask $45.95–$350.00 (median $120.00).

Frequently asked questions

What is the typical resale value for a loose Black Original Gameboy?: A loose Black Original Gameboy currently sells for around $89.
How much more valuable is a sealed unit compared to a complete-in-box one?: A sealed unit is valued at $805, compared to $350 for a complete-in-box version.
If I have a complete-in-box Black Original Gameboy, what should I expect to sell it for?: You can expect to sell a complete-in-box Black Original Gameboy for approximately $350.