Zelda Link's Awakening — Game Boy Price & Value
Game BoyWhat Zelda Link's Awakening for Game Boy is worth — loose cart, complete in box, and sealed.
Zelda Link's Awakening value — Loose $40 · Complete (CIB) $246 · Sealed (new) $464. Prices updated July 2026.
Monthly CIB value, based on sold comps.
See the actual sold listings on eBay ↗Live on eBay right now
updated Aug 12Asking prices of these 12 listings: median $49.99 · mean $61.98 · range $21.38–$269.99
Zelda Link's Awakening Game Boy Player's Choice Authentic Tested SavesMakes offers100%★$37.99Buy ↗
Zelda Link's Awakening (Nintendo Game Boy NGB, 1998) - COMPLETE- Original Box!Free shipMakes offers100%★$269.99free shipBuy ↗
The Legend Of Zelda: Link's Awakening Original Nintendo Gameboy Game AUTHENTICFree ship99.4%★$50.99free shipBuy ↗
The Legend of Zelda - Link's Awakening / Nintendo Game Boy / Authentic / TestedMakes offers$50.00+$5.17Buy ↗
Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening DX (Game Boy Color, 1998), Tested! Free ShipFree ship98.6%★$67.00free shipBuy ↗
Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening Nintendo Game Boy, 1998 Cartridge Only 99.9%★$34.95+$5.95Buy ↗
Legend of Zelda Link's Awakening Nintendo Game Boy Tested New Battery AuthenticTop Rated99.9%★$39.00Buy ↗
The Legend of Zelda: Link’s Awakening (Nintendo Game Boy, 1993)Free ship99.4%★$32.49free shipBuy ↗
Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening (Nintendo Game Boy, 1998)-Authentic-Cart Only Top RatedMakes offers100%★$49.99Buy ↗
Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening W/ Manual (Nintendo Game Boy, 1998) TESTEDMakes offers99.8%★$60.00Buy ↗
Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening (Nintendo Game Boy, 1998) No Label - Tested!Top RatedMakes offers100%★$29.97+$6.95Buy ↗JunkPal may earn a commission when you buy through eBay links.
Which version do you have?
For the lowest cost to own Zelda Link's Awakening, buy the Standard version at $246. The Player's Choice version at $150 offers no significant upgrade in content or scarcity over the Standard, making it the cheaper entry point. If you are purely looking to own the game cheaply, opt for the Player's Choice. Otherwise, the Standard version is the baseline purchase.
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Game details
- UPC / EAN
- 045496730291
- Brand
- Game
- Platform
- Game Boy
- Publisher
- Nintendo
- Genre
- Action & Adventure
- Release date
- August 1, 1993
Zelda Link's Awakening (Game Boy) resale value
A loose copy of Zelda Link's Awakening averages around $40. A complete-in-box (CIB) copy — game, box, and manual — runs about $246, and a factory-sealed copy commands $464.
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 | $40 | eBay sold comps |
| Complete (CIB) | $246 | eBay sold comps |
| Sealed (new) | $464 | eBay sold comps |
| Graded (WATA/CGC) | $5,196 | eBay sold comps |
| Live asking — low / typical / high | $18.5 / $39.99 / $269.99 | 20 live eBay listings ↗ |
Market check: As of August 12, 2026, 20 live eBay listings ask $18.50–$269.99 (median $39.99).
Frequently asked questions
- What is the typical resale value for a loose copy of Zelda Link's Awakening?
- A loose copy of Zelda Link's Awakening generally sells for around $40.
- How much more is a sealed copy worth compared to a complete-in-box copy?
- A sealed copy is valued at $464, significantly higher than the $246 price point for a complete-in-box version.
- Is a complete-in-box copy a good investment?
- Yes, a complete-in-box copy holds strong value at approximately $246.
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