Retro Dodo
  • Features
  • News
  • Reviews
  • Gear
  • Games
  • Collect
  • Guides
Retro Dodo
  • Features
  • News
  • Reviews
  • Gear
  • Games
  • Collect
  • Guides
  • Gear

How Much Is A Gameboy Advance Worth Today?

  • November 22, 2021
  • Seb Santabarbara

Ever asked yourself how much is a Gameboy Advance worth today? I’m going to hazard a guess at yes, because you’re here reading this article right now.

It’s always interesting to know how much our old tech is work. Equally, it’ important to know how much we might have to spend to pick up an old console that we used to love back in the day or replace a broken unit from our collection.

Few handhelds are as iconic as the GBA in any of its forms. I’ll never forget playing Tony Hawk and Harry Potter on this thing, some of the best times of my childhood…

… I probably should have gone out more, but I suppose I might not have had this job then…

So, that’s enough from me; just how much is a Gameboy Advance worth anyway?

Let’s find out!

How Much Is A Gameboy Advance Worth?

A used Gameboy Advance is worth between $39 – $155 depending on condition and whether the console comes boxed or with accessories.

Can you remember the first time you picked up this portable powerhouse and held it in your palms for the first time? Swapping a vertical handheld for a horizontal one felt revolutionary, and ever since the GBA dropped, that’s become the norm for pretty much every new handheld.

Ok, so the best Game & Watch games dropped first, but the GBA pushed the design to new heights.

Used consoles are pretty easy to come by and don’t tend to cost too much. You can easily pick up a refurbished console for between $48 – $299, with prices increasing depending on whether you’re picking up a modded Gameboy or an original unit.

Sealed Gameboy Advance consoles can cost anywhere upwards of $345, especially if the boxes are in mint condition.  

Used: $39 – $155

Refurbished: $48 – $299

Sealed: $345+

How Much Is A Gameboy Advance SP Worth?

A used Gameboy Advance SP is worth anywhere between $71 – $110 depending on condition and whether it comes as part of a bundle.

I’m going to get a little bit specific here; for the purposes of this segment, I’m talking about the original Gameboy Advance SP, sometimes known as the AGS-001.

Like the GBA, this is a front lit console, meaning that it’s tough to play at night unless you have one of those ridiculous worm lights on our list of Gameboy accessories.

As such, these tend to sell for less than the more desirable AGS-101 backlit consoles. Still, a refurbished unit with modded screen could set you back anywhere between $102 – $229.

Strangely, sealed copies of this original folding phenomenon are still worth upwards of $599. If you’ve got a few of these in the attic, then you could be laughing all the way to the bank.

Used: $71 – $110

Refurbished: $102 – $229

Sealed: $599+

How Much Is a GameBoy Advance SP AGS-101 Worth?

The Game Boy Advance SP AGS-101 was a real game changer. With it’s exciting back-lit screen, we could finally play the best Game Boy Advance games at night without having to sit by a lamp or game without having to worry about playing in direct sunlight . 

These consoles still fetch a pretty penny in 2021. A used limited edition Pikachu SP that came with he original box and manual recently sold for a whopping $599, but you can pick up a console on its own for about $35.

Refurbished consoles are probably the best way to go, with prices coming in around $65 – $229. Some have even had their battery ports replaced with rechargeable Li-Ion batteries too.

Sealed AGS-101 units are where the real money is. Ok, some of the original ones sell for around $455, but other limited edition variants like the Charizard SP can sell for upwards of $1,200!

Used: $35 – $599

Refurbished: $65 – $229

Sealed: $455+


This article may contain affiliate links. If you use these links to purchase an item we may earn a commission. Thank you for your support.

Seb Santabarbara
Seb Santabarbara

Seb Santabarbara has bought every Nintendo console that has ever been released in his 33 years on Planet Earth. His favourite game franchise is Zelda, and he’s patiently waiting for Banjo-Kazooie to come back to the fold. When he’s not playing games, he’s travelling the world in his self-converted camper van.

You May Also Like
View Post
  • Features
  • Gear

UltraRacer PS1 Controller Reviewed… 24 Years Later

  • August 17, 2023
  • Rob Page
best nintendo switch capture cards
View Post
  • Gear

6 Best Nintendo Switch Capture Cards of 2023

  • August 8, 2023
  • Jacob Woodward
View Post
  • Gear

6 Best Controllers For Windows Handhelds In 2023

  • July 24, 2023
  • Seb Santabarbara
best handhelds for ps2 emulation
View Post
  • Gear

6 Best Handhelds For PS2 Emulation In 2023

  • July 18, 2023
  • Brandon Saltalamacchia
View Post
  • Gear

3 Best Steam Deck Shells Of 2023

  • June 30, 2023
  • Seb Santabarbara
View Post
  • Gear

5 Best Wireless N64 Controllers Of 2023

  • May 18, 2023
  • Seb Santabarbara
best home arcade cabinets
View Post
  • Gear

10 Best Home Arcade Machines Of 2023

  • May 2, 2023
  • Jason Brown
View Post
  • Gear

11 Best Android Gaming Controllers Of 2023

  • April 8, 2023
  • Seb Santabarbara
  • best pokemon gaia cheats
    11 Best Pokemon Gaia Cheats of 2023
  • Morphcat Triple Jump
    Morphcat’s Triple Jump is a new NES Game Launching on Kickstarter
  • GKD Pixel
    The New GKD Pixel Aims To Take The Micro Device Crown
  • AYANEO Flip
    First Look At New AYANEO Flip A Clamshell Windows PC
  • pokemon infinite fusion
    Pokemon Infinite Fusion Review
Owned by Click Hill Limited, Bartholomew Way, Corsham, SN130FR, United Kingdom. Company No: 13923009. All rights reserved. Copyright Click Hill Limited 2022.
  • Twitter
  • YouTube
  • Instagram
  • Spotify
  • Facebook
  • TikTok
  • Mail

Read More

  • Best Retro Handhelds
  • Best Pokemon Rom Hacks
  • Retro Gaming Reviews
  • Retro Gaming News
  • Best Pokemon Fan Games
  • Best Handheld PC's
  • Best Emulator For PC
  • Best PSP Games
  • Best Toys of the 90's
  • Best Playstation 2 Games
  • Best 3DS Games
  • Best Gameboy Games
  • Best Switch Emulators

Learn More

  • About Us
  • Sponsorships & Collabs
  • Privacy Policy
  • Terms & Conditions
  • Affiliate Disclosure
  • Anti-AI Policy
  • Editorial Policy
  • Reviews Policy
  • Our Company
  • Our Sister-Site
  • Contact Us

Input your search keywords and press Enter.