Game Boy Collecting: Two Rare Games You Need to Know About

Summary

In this article, we discuss two of the rarest games on the Game Boy, Ninja Five-O and Kid Dracula. We provide tips on collecting and share some of the best deals we have ever gotten on old video games. We also encourage readers to share their best deals and ask for advice on the value of their own games.

Ninja Five-O: A Great Game for the Game Boy Advance
The Importance of Boxes and Manuals for Collectors
Kid Dracula: A Spin-Off of the Castlevania Series
Finding Deals in High-Priced Video Game Stores
Conclusion

Ninja Five-O: A Great Game for the Game Boy Advance

Ninja Five-O is a Game Boy Advance game about a ninja who is also a cop. It is considered one of the best action games on the Game Boy Advance and is highly desired by collectors. The cartridge alone can cost up to $15, while the box and instructions can fetch $300 or more. However, it is rare to find the box and manual as people tended to throw them away. The author was able to find Ninja Five-O with the box and manual in a secondhand store in Boston for only $12.

The Importance of Boxes and Manuals for Collectors

Collectors place a high value on games with their original boxes and manuals. This is especially true for Game Boy games as people often threw away the boxes and manuals when they bought the game. Having the box and manual for games like Ninja Five-O can significantly increase their value.

Kid Dracula: A Spin-Off of the Castlevania Series

Kid Dracula is a black and white Game Boy game where the player controls a child version of Dracula. It is a spin-off of the popular Castlevania series and is highly desired by collectors. The cartridge alone can cost around $5, while the box and manual can fetch $400 or more. The author found Kid Dracula with the box and manual in a high-priced video game store in Manhattan for only $5.

Finding Deals in High-Priced Video Game Stores

While high-priced video game stores may seem intimidating, they can sometimes offer great deals. The trick is to research the prices of games beforehand and be patient. Video game stores have to be right every time they price something, but collectors only have to get lucky once.

Conclusion

Collecting old video games can be a fun and rewarding hobby. Games with their original boxes and manuals can be worth significantly more than just the cartridge alone. High-priced video game stores can sometimes offer great deals, so it is important to do research and be patient. We encourage readers to share their best deals and ask for advice on the value of their own games.