R-Type — Game Boy Price & Value
Game BoyWhat R-Type for Game Boy is worth — loose cart, complete in box, and sealed.
R-Type value — Loose $18 · Complete (CIB) $122 · Sealed (new) $280. Prices updated July 2026.
Monthly CIB value, based on sold comps.
See the actual sold listings on eBay ↗Live on eBay right now
updated Sep 18Asking prices of these 12 listings: median $64.98 · mean $68.12 · range $24.95–$158.88
RARE Vtg Nintendo GBC R-Type DX Game Boy Color Cart Authentic NICE SHAPE 1999Free ship100%★$35.75free shipBuy ↗
R-Type DX Nintendo Game Boy - Complete in original box with manual - Authentic98.8%★$100.00+$10.50Buy ↗![R-Type II [Nintendo Game Boy - DMG-RZA] US SELLER](https://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/iuIAAeSwsu1qoxat/s-l500.jpg)
R-Type II [Nintendo Game Boy - DMG-RZA] US SELLERFree ship100%★$64.98free shipBuy ↗
R-Type DX (Nintendo Game Boy Color, 1999) Authentic Tested Works GBC99.9%★$32.99+$8.40Buy ↗
R-Type II 2 Cartridge Nintendo Game Boy Authentic UKV Europe Exclusive IremFree ship100%★$55.95free shipBuy ↗
Nintendo Game Boy 4-Game Lot — Super Mario Land, R-Type,Game Boy Gallery, Bugs..Makes offers100%★$59.99Buy ↗
Nintendo Game Boy Advance with Box R-Type III The Third Lightning w/ ReceiptMakes offers100%★$99.00Buy ↗
R-Type DX - Nintendo Game Boy Color$31.00Buy ↗
R-Type III: The Third Lightning Nintendo Game Boy Advance CIB TestedMakes offers100%★$85.00Buy ↗
R-Type (Nintendo Game Boy, 1991) Game Cartridge W/Box OnlyFree ship100%★$69.00free shipBuy ↗JunkPal may earn a commission when you buy through eBay links.
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Game details
- UPC / EAN
- 715664291021
- Brand
- Game
- Platform
- Game Boy
- Genre
- Shoot'em Up
- Release date
- May 1, 1991
R-Type (Game Boy) resale value
A loose copy of R-Type averages around $18. A complete-in-box (CIB) copy — game, box, and manual — runs about $122, and a factory-sealed copy commands $280.
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
| Condition | Value | Based on |
|---|---|---|
| Loose | $18 | eBay sold comps |
| Complete (CIB) | $122 | eBay sold comps |
| Sealed (new) | $280 | eBay sold comps |
| Graded (WATA/CGC) | $962 | eBay sold comps |
| Live asking — low / typical / high | $24.95 / $49.99 / $158.88 | 20 live eBay listings ↗ |
Market check: As of September 18, 2026, 20 live eBay listings ask $24.95–$158.88 (median $49.99).
Frequently asked questions
- What is the going rate for a loose copy of R-Type on Game Boy?
- A loose copy of R-Type for Game Boy is currently valued around $18.
- How much more is a sealed copy worth compared to a loose one?
- A sealed copy of R-Type is valued at $280, significantly higher than the $18 price for a loose version.
- Can I find a complete-in-box version of R-Type?
- Yes, the complete-in-box version of R-Type is available for approximately $122.
