![The Messenger [Reserve Edition]](/covers/nintendo-switch/176476.webp)
The Messenger [Reserve Edition]
Nintendo Switch
About this game
As a demon army besieges his village, a young ninja ventures through a cursed world, to deliver a scroll paramount to his clan's survival.
Leveraging players expectations as a core game design ingredient, The Messenger is first presented as an 8-bit action platformer with a simple story, that unravels into an epic time traveling tale, eventually revealing itself as a 16-bit Metroidvania game packed with replay value and deadpan humor.
About Nintendo Switch
Released in 2017, the Nintendo Switch became one of the best-selling consoles of all time thanks to its hybrid handheld/docked design. Its cartridge-based physical format (as opposed to discs) has made complete-in-box collecting popular again, with certain limited print runs and Nintendo-published exclusives already commanding a premium on the secondhand market just a few years after release.
Gamevaro tracks The Messenger [Reserve Edition] for Nintendo Switch 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
NTSC-U
Recent sales
| Date | Type | Region | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-08-10 | Boxed (CIB) | NTSC-U | €95.36 |
| 2026-08-10 | Loose / Item only | NTSC-U | €79.11 |
| 2026-08-10 | Box Only | NTSC-U | €38.14 |
| 2026-08-10 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €2837.28 |
| 2026-08-10 | Sealed / New | NTSC-U | €111.82 |
| 2026-07-12 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €2863.34 |
| 2026-07-12 | Sealed / New | NTSC-U | €131.22 |
| 2026-07-12 | Boxed (CIB) | NTSC-U | €96.96 |
| 2026-07-12 | Box Only | NTSC-U | €38.50 |
| 2026-07-12 | Loose / Item only | NTSC-U | €96.24 |
| 2026-07-10 | Sealed / New | NTSC-U | €131.17 |
| 2026-07-10 | Boxed (CIB) | NTSC-U | €96.92 |
| 2026-07-10 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €2862.09 |
| 2026-07-10 | Loose / Item only | NTSC-U | €96.20 |
| 2026-07-10 | Box Only | NTSC-U | €38.48 |
| 2026-06-23 | Loose / Item only | NTSC-U | €122.21 |
| 2026-06-18 | Boxed (CIB) | NTSC-U | €94.88 |
| 2026-06-18 | Loose / Item only | NTSC-U | €86.24 |
| 2026-06-18 | Sealed / New | NTSC-U | €109.97 |
| 2026-06-18 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €2822.84 |
| 2026-06-18 | Box Only | NTSC-U | €37.95 |
| 2026-06-17 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €2822.84 |
| 2026-06-17 | Sealed / New | NTSC-U | €109.97 |
| 2026-06-17 | Boxed (CIB) | NTSC-U | €94.88 |
| 2026-06-17 | Loose / Item only | NTSC-U | €86.24 |
| 2026-06-17 | Box Only | NTSC-U | €37.95 |
| 2026-06-15 | Boxed (CIB) | NTSC-U | €95.10 |
| 2026-06-15 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €2829.43 |
| 2026-06-15 | Box Only | NTSC-U | €38.04 |
| 2026-06-15 | Sealed / New | NTSC-U | €110.23 |
Market insights
Rarity & condition
The Messenger [Reserve Edition] 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 The Messenger [Reserve Edition] worth?
The Messenger [Reserve Edition] for Nintendo Switch is currently worth €79.11 loose, €95.36 complete in box, and €111.82 factory sealed. Prices are based on real sales and update regularly on Gamevaro.
Is The Messenger [Reserve Edition] rare?
The Messenger [Reserve Edition] 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 The Messenger [Reserve Edition]?
Loose means cartridge or disc only, CIB (complete in box) includes the original box and manual, and sealed means factory-sealed and never opened. For The Messenger [Reserve Edition], loose is €79.11 and CIB is €95.36 — CIB commands a premium because original boxes and manuals are fragile and often don't survive.
Ratings & Reviews
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