Gradius: The Interstellar Assault
Game Boy · 1992
About this game
This is the second Gradius/Nemesis game to land on the Game Boy.
Like the first game, this is a side-scrolling shoot-em-up featuring the characteristic Gradius style power-up system.
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By collecting power-up pods, the player can choose exactly which parts of their weapons get upgraded.
One aspect that sets this game apart from other Gradius games short animated segments that interconnect the levels.
So, the player can see how their ship gets from one level to another.
About Game Boy
The original Game Boy (1989) proved that handheld gaming didn't need cutting-edge graphics to succeed — its monochrome screen and legendary battery life, combined with Tetris as a pack-in, made it a cultural phenomenon. Game Boy cartridges are famously durable, so this remains one of the more accessible retro platforms to collect, though translucent color variants and complete-in-box copies with the original brick-sized manual add real value for condition-focused collectors.
Gamevaro tracks Gradius: The Interstellar Assault for Game Boy with separate market values for loose, complete-in-box (CIB) and factory-sealed copies, sourced from real eBay sales. Prices also vary by region — PAL, NTSC-U and NTSC-J releases of the same game often sell for different amounts due to print run sizes and regional collector demand.
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Price history
Market values by condition
Recent sales
| Date | Type | Region | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-08-10 | Loose / Item only | NTSC-U | €31.30 |
| 2026-08-10 | Sealed / New | NTSC-U | €996.97 |
| 2026-08-10 | Boxed (CIB) | NTSC-U | €433.46 |
| 2026-08-09 | Sealed / New | NTSC-U | €996.97 |
| 2026-08-09 | Boxed (CIB) | NTSC-U | €433.46 |
| 2026-08-09 | Loose / Item only | NTSC-U | €31.30 |
| 2026-07-28 | Boxed (CIB) | NTSC-U | €417.07 |
| 2026-07-28 | Loose / Item only | NTSC-U | €32.27 |
| 2026-07-28 | Sealed / New | NTSC-U | €959.70 |
| 2026-07-25 | Boxed (CIB) | NTSC-U | €417.51 |
| 2026-07-25 | Sealed / New | NTSC-U | €960.71 |
| 2026-07-25 | Loose / Item only | NTSC-U | €29.08 |
| 2026-07-18 | Sealed / New | NTSC-U | €955.84 |
| 2026-07-18 | Loose / Item only | NTSC-U | €28.93 |
| 2026-07-18 | Boxed (CIB) | NTSC-U | €415.39 |
| 2026-07-14 | Sealed / New | NTSC-U | €956.76 |
| 2026-07-14 | Loose / Item only | NTSC-U | €29.02 |
| 2026-07-14 | Boxed (CIB) | NTSC-U | €415.79 |
| 2026-07-09 | Loose / Item only | NTSC-U | €21.82 |
Market insights
Rarity & condition
Gradius: The Interstellar Assault has a steady sales history on the tracked marketplaces, meaning enough copies circulate to establish a reliable market price.
Complete-in-box (CIB) copies typically command a premium over loose cartridges/discs because the original box and manual are more fragile and get discarded or damaged over time — fewer complete sets survive.
Frequently asked questions
How much is Gradius: The Interstellar Assault worth?
Gamevaro hasn't tracked a market sale for Gradius: The Interstellar Assault (Game Boy) yet, so no current value is available. Prices are sourced from real marketplace sales, and this page will update automatically once sales data comes in.
Is Gradius: The Interstellar Assault rare?
Gradius: The Interstellar Assault has a steady sales history on the tracked marketplaces, meaning it trades hands regularly and isn't considered particularly rare.
What's the difference between loose, CIB and sealed for Gradius: The Interstellar Assault?
Loose means cartridge or disc only, CIB (complete in box) includes the original box and manual, and sealed means factory-sealed and never opened. These are tracked as separate market values because the price gap between them can be significant, especially for older releases.
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