What is the going rate for a loose copy of Empire Strikes Back on Game Boy?

A loose copy of Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back on Game Boy currently sells for approximately $18.

How much more valuable is a sealed copy compared to a loose one?

A sealed copy is significantly more valuable, listed at $169 compared to the $18 price point for a loose game.

Can I expect to pay more for a complete-in-box version?

Yes, a complete-in-box version of the game is valued at $74, which is more than the loose price but less than sealed.

Star Wars The Empire Strikes Back — Game Boy Price & Value

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What Star Wars The Empire Strikes Back for Game Boy is worth — loose cart, complete in box, and sealed.

Star Wars The Empire Strikes Back value — Loose $18 · Complete (CIB) $74 · Sealed (new) $169. Prices updated July 2026.

Platform · Game BoyPublisher · UbisoftGenre · Action & Adventure

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Which version do you have?

For the lowest cost to own it, grab the Classic Edition for $38. The Premium Edition ($82) offers enhanced presentation, while the Standard version is a middle ground at $74. If you prioritize owning the item without extra fanfare, the Classic Edition is best. Buyers seeking superior packaging or perceived scarcity should invest in the Premium Edition, while budget-conscious collectors should stick to the Standard or Classic.

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Premium EditionStar Wars The Empire Strikes Back [Premium Edition] — Game Boy Price & Value$82.3$79eBay ↗

Standard— this pageStar Wars The Empire Strikes Back — Game Boy Price & Value$73.5$169eBay ↗

Classic EditionStar Wars The Empire Strikes Back [Classic Edition] — Game Boy Price & Value$38$40eBay ↗

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PriceCharting — Star Wars The Empire Strikes Back (Game Boy)$73.5

Game details

UPC / EAN: 008888120025
Brand: Game
Platform: Game Boy
Publisher: Ubisoft
Genre: Action & Adventure
ESRB: Everyone
Release date: January 1, 1993

Star Wars The Empire Strikes Back (Game Boy) resale value

A loose copy of Star Wars The Empire Strikes Back averages around $18. A complete-in-box (CIB) copy — game, box, and manual — runs about $74, and a factory-sealed copy commands $169.

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.

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Condition	Value	Based on
Loose	$18	eBay sold comps
Complete (CIB)	$74	eBay sold comps
Sealed (new)	$169	eBay sold comps
Graded (WATA/CGC)	$456	eBay sold comps

Frequently asked questions

What is the going rate for a loose copy of Empire Strikes Back on Game Boy?: A loose copy of Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back on Game Boy currently sells for approximately $18.
How much more valuable is a sealed copy compared to a loose one?: A sealed copy is significantly more valuable, listed at $169 compared to the $18 price point for a loose game.
Can I expect to pay more for a complete-in-box version?: Yes, a complete-in-box version of the game is valued at $74, which is more than the loose price but less than sealed.