Pokemon Ruby (Game Boy Advance) — Cartridge only (no box)

Pokemon Ruby (Game Boy Advance) — detail photo 1

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Used — acceptable condition (clear signs of use, fully working)2003 · RPGRare

Game Boy Advance

Pokemon Ruby

Name: Pokemon Ruby
SKU: GBA-26042304R
Price: 97.80 EUR
Availability: InStock
Author: Game Freak

4.8· 1400+ reviews on Marktplaats

€97.80~~€102.95~~−5%With code OPEN5you save €5.15

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+ €35.95 shipping · total €133.75

Margin scheme (Dutch law) — VAT not itemised.

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Good condition1 in stock May show light signs of use — a well-kept copy €113.95~~€119.95~~−5%

Acceptable condition2 in stock Visible signs of use and light scratches — pre-owned, 100% tested and working €97.80~~€102.95~~−5%

Poor condition1 in stock Clearly worn, with scratches — pre-owned, tested and fully working €89.25~~€93.95~~−5%

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Shipping €35.95 — your parcel leaves the Netherlands.

Order more than one and you share the shipping: a second game rides along free.

Qatar has no VAT. Personal parcels worth up to QAR 1,000 are free of customs duty; above that, Qatar charges 5% duty, collected by Qatar Post before delivery — it is not included in the price at checkout.

Crossing the border costs you more and takes longer. That you accept that anyway means a great deal to me.

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100% original Nintendo — authenticity check on every item
Personally tested — cartridge cleaned and tested on original hardware before shipping
Shipped from the Netherlands with PostNL tracking — no VAT in Qatar, no duty up to QAR 1,000
30-day returns — send it back tracked, we sort it out together

This cartridge has been verified on:

1Sharp label + Nintendo Seal
2Tri-wing screw (Y-shaped)
3PCB + chip ID verified
4Cartridge colour + shape correct
5Save test: save, power off, reload
6Play test on original hardware

Our 6-step process rejects 12% of the cartridges we buy in.

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Specifications

Platform: Game Boy Advance
Release year: 2003
Developer: Game Freak
Condition: Used — acceptable condition (clear signs of use, fully working)
Contents: Cartridge only (no box)
Region: NTSC-U
Language: English
Genre: RPG

Shipping to Qatar

Small parcel (1-3 games), tracked: €35.95
Parcel (console / 4+ items), tracked: €53.95
Delivery time: 6-13 working days

We ship from the Netherlands: your parcel crosses the world, so it takes longer and costs more than a domestic delivery. Qatar has no VAT, and personal parcels worth up to QAR 1,000 enter free of customs duty; above that, Qatar charges 5% duty, collected by Qatar Post before delivery — it is not included in the price at checkout.

On your console in Qatar: Game Boy Advance games have no region lock, so this US (NTSC-U) edition plays on any Game Boy Advance, whatever region it is from.

Qatar is outside the EU and has no VAT. Personal parcels worth up to QAR 1,000 are free of customs duty; above that, Qatar charges 5% customs duty, which Qatar Post collects before delivery. It is not included in the price at checkout. You pay in euros — Credit card or PayPal. Mollie does not process Qatari riyals; next to every price you see the approximate amount in riyals, and your card converts the euro amount at its own rate.

Why does shipping abroad cost this much?

Inside the Netherlands a single game fits through the letterbox — €4.40, tracking included. That service stops at the border. Anything leaving the country goes with PostNL as an international parcel, which is a different and considerably more expensive service. That is where the €35.95 comes from: the border itself is not what costs money, the cheap service simply ends there.

That amount covers the PostNL rate to your country plus the packaging: bubble mailer or box, an antistatic sleeve for the cartridge, and tape. We never drop the tracking — on a parcel that crosses a border, shipping without proof of delivery is a risk for both of us.

Without you there would be nothing to grow. Every order that comes in here is the reason this shop can get bigger — and the reason I can keep doing this.

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About this product

Pokemon Ruby for Game Boy Advance — a classic from the Pokémon series, among the most sought-after Nintendo games there are.

Generation 3 on Game Boy Advance. The Hoenn region, double battles, Team Magma and the legendary Groudon.

Cartridge cleaned and tested on original hardware, ready to play. Clear signs of use on the item, described honestly — the game works perfectly.

The Game Boy Advance came out in 2001: 32-bit ARM processor, wide screen, backwards compatible with Game Boy and GBC games. On the original cartridge the game runs the way it was meant to — and keeps working for years to come.

Who is this for? Anyone who would rather play on a real Game Boy Advance than in an emulator — collectors who want the original in their hands, and players who simply want that feeling back.

What to know before buying a Pokémon game: Pokémon cartridges are the most counterfeited game cartridges in the world. We check every copy ourselves — the label, the screw on the back, the board inside — so you know for sure you are getting an original, not a fake. In doubt? Send us a message and we will take extra photos for you.

Game Boy Advance games have no region lock, so this US (NTSC-U) edition plays on any Game Boy Advance, whatever region it is from. Every item passes our authenticity check (shell, board, Nintendo markings) and a function test — you're buying 100% original Nintendo.

Shipped from the Netherlands with PostNL tracking to Qatar: from €35.95; no VAT in Qatar and no customs duty on parcels up to QAR 1,000. 30-day returns.

All Pokémon games →All Nintendo games with Qatar delivery →

Seen it cheaper elsewhere?

For most titles there’s also a private listing online, sometimes a few euros cheaper. The difference isn’t in the title, but in the copy itself and in everything around it.

Does it work?: Here: Has been running here — save and label checked — before it went online.; Private seller: ‘Works’ in the photo. You test it yourself, after buying.
Is it genuine?: Here: Six checks: screw, label, circuit board, weight, save and boot. A reproduction doesn’t get through.; Private seller: Fakes are a plague with Pokémon and GBA games, and in a photo you can’t tell the difference.
If it disappoints?: Here: 30-day cooling-off period, and a 30-day warranty that it works.; Private seller: No right of withdrawal: consumer law doesn’t apply between private individuals. Buyer protection only covers the first 48 hours after delivery; after that you’re on your own.
Who’s behind it?: Here: One person, who has held this game personally and answers your question personally.; Private seller: Varies per listing.

Why you still remember this

The summer that fitted in one cartridge

Water, water everywhere, and finally a bike you could really go fast on. Double battles, a secret base you dug out of a wall yourself, and a Pokédex you never completed without someone who had a different version. Hoenn was the first region on the Advance, and you heard that leap in colour and sound straight away.

The original Hoenn cartridges were never reprinted. The remakes that came later are different games, on different hardware.

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Used — acceptable condition (clear signs of use, fully working)

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Will it work on my console?

Compatibility — Game Boy Advance

Game Boy Advance cartridges are region-free and work on six different systems, including the GameCube via the Game Boy Player accessory.

Import version

This is the American (NTSC-U) release. Game Boy Advance games are region-free, so this copy works normally on your European console — only the box and manual are from the American release.

Compatibility overview for Pokemon Ruby: which consoles this cartridge works on.
Console	Works?	Details
Game Boy Advance (original)	Yes	Native
Game Boy Advance SP	Yes	Native — clamshell + backlight (later model)
Game Boy Micro	Yes	Native — GBA only, no GB/GBC
Nintendo DS (original)	Yes	Slot-2 — single-cart play, no DS features
Nintendo DS Lite	Yes	Slot-2 — single-cart play
Game Boy Player (GameCube)	Yes	Accessory — play GBA games on your TV

Game Boy Advance (original): Native
Game Boy Advance SP: Native — clamshell + backlight (later model)
Game Boy Micro: Native — GBA only, no GB/GBC
Nintendo DS (original): Slot-2 — single-cart play, no DS features
Nintendo DS Lite: Slot-2 — single-cart play
Game Boy Player (GameCube): Accessory — play GBA games on your TV

Please note

•GBA cartridges are region-free. An EU cart works on a US or Japanese GBA without mods.
•The DSi, 3DS and newer have NO Slot-2 — GBA games do not work on them from a cartridge.

Authenticity check

How we test Game Boy Advance games for authenticity

GBA cartridges (2001-2008) are counterfeited a lot, Pokémon first. We go through these five steps on every cartridge. Every Game Boy Advance game in our shop goes through this five-step check before it is sold.

1
Y-bit tri-wing screw + cartridge colour
A tri-wing screw is required (not a Phillips screw). The cartridge colour must match the specific game (Pokémon Ruby = dark red-purple, Emerald = forest green, FireRed = vermilion). Fake colours are off.
2
Product code AGB-XXXX
On the back: AGB- prefix (Advance Game Boy). AGB-BPEE = Emerald USA, AGB-BPEP = Emerald EU. No prefix, or a meaningless code: then it is a counterfeit.
3
PCB Nintendo seal
Open the cartridge with a Y-bit screwdriver. The circuit board has NINTENDO engraved on it, with the correct product code. Counterfeits have a random chip layout or an imitated Nintendo logo.
4
Cartridge weight 10-13 grams
An original GBA cartridge weighs about 10 to 13 grams, depending on the circuit board (measured range). Counterfeits with thinner plastic are usually lighter; a different circuit board sometimes makes them heavier.
5
Starting up and saving
Insert it into a GBA/GBA SP/DS/DS Lite. The game starts within 2 to 3 seconds. Make a save → eject → reload → the save persists. Fake cartridges: corrupted save after re-inserting, or a crash on the save write.

What we see with Game Boy Advance games

Our experience

GBA cartridges are counterfeited a lot. For every cartridge we go through our six points: tri-wing screw, label print, weight, AGB product code, Nintendo PCB, and a start-up and save test in an original GBA. Pokémon titles are counterfeited most often.

Our tip

GBA cartridges work on all GBA systems (GBA, GBA SP, GBA Micro) and the original DS + DS Lite (NOT on DSi/3DS). If you want a lit screen, choose a GBA SP AGS-101 or a GBA Micro.

About this specific copy

This copy is in "Fair condition" — working, but with visible wear (scratches, signs of use). Our grading is conservative.

Based on hand-testing every Game Boy Advance cartridge that comes in hereLast updated: October 7, 2026

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Specialist in original Nintendo cartridges · 7 years of experience verifying cartridges · in Enter (NL) since 2019

About the Game Boy Advance

The Game Boy Advance (2001) is Nintendo’s most sought-after retro handheld right now. With 82 million units sold and a library of 1,000+ games, the GBA has a huge legacy. Pokémon Ruby/Sapphire/Emerald and Zelda: The Minish Cap are icons that only get scarcer as supply dwindles.

Backwards compatible with original Game Boy and Game Boy Color cartridges — except the Micro, which only plays GBA.
Four handheld models: the original GBA (widescreen, no light), SP AGS-001 (clamshell, frontlit), SP AGS-101 (backlit, the best) and Micro (tiny, GBA games only).
The battery in Pokémon Ruby, Sapphire and Emerald runs flat after 15+ years — the game and the save still work, only the clock and the timed events stop. The coin cell can be replaced.
The GBA is the most counterfeited Nintendo handheld — check for tri-wing (Y-shaped) screws on the back as an authenticity check.

Our tip: With a GBA cartridge, the tri-wing screw is your best friend: an original has a Y-shaped screw, fake cartridges use an ordinary Phillips screw. Always check before buying.

Game Boy Advance games

Frequently asked questions about Pokemon Ruby

Is Pokemon Ruby original?

Yes, this is a 100% original Game Boy Advance product. Every item is personally checked for authenticity before it ships.

What condition is Pokemon Ruby in?

Condition: Used — acceptable condition (clear signs of use, fully working). Completeness: Cartridge only (no box). Every item is personally tested and checked for quality before it ships.

How fast will Pokemon Ruby be shipped?

Pokemon Ruby goes out with PostNL on the next working day after your order and reaches you within 6-13 working days, with tracking. Shipping: €35.95.

Can I return it?

Yes, you have 30 days to change your mind — more than the 14 days the law requires. Return shipping is at your own cost, unless the item is faulty or we made a mistake — then we pay it.

How much does Pokemon Ruby cost?

Pokemon Ruby (Used — acceptable condition (clear signs of use, fully working)) costs €102.95 at Gameshop Enter. Shipping: €35.95. Pay securely with Credit card or PayPal.

Which payment methods can I use?

You can pay with Credit card or PayPal. All payments are processed securely and encrypted by Mollie, a payment provider licensed by the Dutch central bank (De Nederlandsche Bank).

Is Pokemon Ruby PAL or NTSC?

This copy of Pokemon Ruby is an import: the American release (NTSC-U). Game Boy Advance games are region-free, so it works on your European console — only the box and manual are from that release.

Do I get a warranty on Pokemon Ruby?

Yes. Every game is personally tested before it ships (start-up, saving, multiplayer where relevant) and comes with a 30-day working warranty from Gameshop Enter, plus 30 days to change your mind (more than the law requires). If it is faulty: free replacement or a refund — return shipping on us.

How is Pokemon Ruby packed and shipped?

It goes into a protective sleeve and a padded envelope with bubble wrap, via PostNL with tracking. Shipped on the next working day after payment.

Will I pay customs or import duties?

Will Pokemon Ruby work on my Game Boy Advance?

Yes, it works on: Game Boy Advance, Game Boy Advance SP, Game Boy Micro, Nintendo DS, DS Lite, Game Boy Player (GameCube).

Do you have more Pokemon games?

Yes, we have more Pokemon games in stock — all original and personally tested.

How do I know Pokemon Ruby is genuine and not a fake?

We run a 6-point authenticity check on every Pokémon game: (1) screw and shell — Game Boy and Game Boy Color close with a 3.8 mm gamebit screw, Game Boy Advance with a Y-shaped tri-wing; fakes often use a Phillips screw, and DS and 3DS cards are glued with no screw at all; (2) label print and colour, with a sharp Nintendo Seal; (3) the circuit board inside on Game Boy, Color and Advance — original Nintendo print and the right product code (on a DS or 3DS card: the code on the back); (4) the weight — Game Boy 18-24 g, GBA 10-13 g, DS 3.6-4.1 g; fakes with thinner plastic weigh noticeably less; (5) a save test: save, switch off, load again; (6) a play test on original hardware. Lenn has been doing this since 2019.

Does Pokemon Ruby have a save battery that can run flat?

There is a CR1616 coin cell inside, but it only powers the clock: if it runs flat, time-based events stop, while your save stays on flash memory. Every game is tested for saving before it ships (make a save, switch off, load again). Not sure? Ask us in the chat.

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That it’s soon in your hands again and feels exactly the way you remember it — that’s what this shop was started for.