# Original Gameboy Red — resale value

**Original Gameboy Red** is worth about **$78** loose, based on real closed eBay sales. Sealed or new examples sell for around **$345**.

## Value by tier

| Condition | Value (USD) |
| --- | --- |
| Loose | $78 |
| Complete (CIB) | $150 |
| Sealed (new) | $345 |
| Graded (WATA/CGC) | $380 |

Values are medians of real closed eBay sales, updated 2026-07-25. They are estimates for reference, not offers or appraisals — condition, completeness and edition move them a lot, so compare against the sold listings before pricing anything.

Recent movement: Steady.

## Check the market

- [Sold listings on eBay](https://junkpal.ai/api/go?to=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.com%2Fsch%2Fi.html%3F_nkw%3DGameboy%2520Red%26LH_Sold%3D1%26LH_Complete%3D1%26mkcid%3D1%26mkrid%3D711-53200-19255-0%26siteid%3D0%26campid%3D5339166094%26toolid%3D10001%26mkevt%3D1%26customid%3Dmd-sold&p=md-sold) — the closed sales these medians are computed from
- [Live listings on eBay](https://junkpal.ai/api/go?to=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.com%2Fsch%2Fi.html%3F_nkw%3DGameboy%2520Red%26mkcid%3D1%26mkrid%3D711-53200-19255-0%26siteid%3D0%26campid%3D5339166094%26toolid%3D10001%26mkevt%3D1%26customid%3Dmd-live&p=md-live) — what sellers are asking right now

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## Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| UPC / EAN | 045496710187 |
| Brand | Game |
| Platform | Game Boy |
| Genre | Systems |
| ESRB | Not Applicable |
| Release date | January 1, 1995 |

## Original Gameboy Red (Game Boy) resale value

A loose copy of **Original Gameboy Red** averages around $78. A complete-in-box (CIB) copy — game, box, and manual — runs about $150, and a factory-sealed copy commands $345.

### 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.

## FAQ

**What is the current loose resale value for a Gameboy Red?**

A loose Gameboy Red currently has a resale value of $78.

**How much is a complete-in-box Gameboy Red worth?**

Complete-in-box Gameboy Reds are valued at $150 in the resale market.

**What is the highest resale price for a Gameboy Red?**

Sealed copies of the Gameboy Red command the highest resale price at $345.

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