What is the resale value for a loose copy of Empire Strikes Back?

A loose copy of Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back on Game Boy currently has a resale value of $41.

How much is a sealed copy worth?

Sealed copies of Empire Strikes Back are valued at $79, offering a premium for collectors.

If I have the complete-in-box version, what should I expect to sell it for?

The complete-in-box (CIB) version of Empire Strikes Back commands the highest resale value at $82.

Star Wars The Empire Strikes Back [Premium Edition] — Game Boy Price & Value

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

Star Wars The Empire Strikes Back [Premium Edition] value — Loose $41 · Complete (CIB) $82 · Sealed (new) $79. Prices updated July 2026.

Platform · Game BoyPublisher · Limited Run GamesGenre · 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 Edition— this pageStar Wars The Empire Strikes Back [Premium Edition] — Game Boy Price & Value$82.3$79eBay ↗

StandardStar 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 [Premium Edition] (Game Boy)$82.3

Game details

Brand: Game
Platform: Game Boy
Publisher: Limited Run Games
Genre: Action & Adventure
ESRB: Not Applicable
Release date: June 28, 2019

Star Wars The Empire Strikes Back [Premium Edition] (Game Boy) resale value

A loose copy of Star Wars The Empire Strikes Back [Premium Edition] averages around $41. A complete-in-box (CIB) copy — game, box, and manual — runs about $82, and a factory-sealed copy commands $79.

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	$41	eBay sold comps
Complete (CIB)	$82	eBay sold comps
Sealed (new)	$79	eBay sold comps
Graded (WATA/CGC)	$87	eBay sold comps

Frequently asked questions

What is the resale value for a loose copy of Empire Strikes Back?: A loose copy of Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back on Game Boy currently has a resale value of $41.
How much is a sealed copy worth?: Sealed copies of Empire Strikes Back are valued at $79, offering a premium for collectors.
If I have the complete-in-box version, what should I expect to sell it for?: The complete-in-box (CIB) version of Empire Strikes Back commands the highest resale value at $82.