Kingdom Hearts: Chain of Memories Game Boy Advance
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Price History
| Date | Avg Price | Low | High | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-04-05 | £94.35 | £27.89 | £289.00 | 10 |
| 2026-04-04 | £96.83 | £28.78 | £289.00 | 10 |
| 2026-04-03 | £105.13 | £28.78 | £289.00 | 10 |
| 2026-04-02 | £90.72 | £26.70 | £289.00 | 10 |
| 2026-04-01 | £78.86 | £21.49 | £289.00 | 10 |
| 2026-03-31 | £93.71 | £21.49 | £289.00 | 10 |
| 2026-03-30 | £90.79 | £27.45 | £289.00 | 10 |
| 2026-03-29 | £82.99 | £21.49 | £289.00 | 10 |
| 2026-03-28 | £82.99 | £21.49 | £289.00 | 10 |
| 2026-03-27 | £82.99 | £21.49 | £289.00 | 10 |
| 2026-03-26 | £82.99 | £21.49 | £289.00 | 10 |
| 2026-03-25 | £82.99 | £21.49 | £289.00 | 10 |
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Game History
Kingdom Hearts: Chain of Memories was developed by Square Enix and Disney Interactive, building on the foundation of the original Kingdom Hearts released for PlayStation 2. The game was created as a bridge narrative between the first and second mainline Kingdom Hearts titles, designed specifically for Nintendo's Game Boy Advance handheld system.
The game was first released in Japan on November 27, 2004, followed by a North American release on December 7, 2004, and a European release in 2005. It represented an early attempt to bring the popular Kingdom Hearts franchise to a portable platform, capitalizing on the GBA's strong market presence during that era.
Chain of Memories received generally positive reviews from critics who praised its ambitious card-based battle system and its role in advancing the Kingdom Hearts storyline. However, the unique card mechanics proved divisive among some players accustomed to traditional action-RPG combat. Commercially, the game performed respectably on the GBA but was eventually overshadowed by Kingdom Hearts II's release on PlayStation 2 in 2005.
Today, Chain of Memories holds significant value for video game collectors. The Game Boy Advance cartridge has become increasingly sought-after as the GBA library has appreciated in the retro gaming market. Sealed copies command premium prices, and even used cartridges maintain healthy resale values. This appreciation is partly due to the game's role as a narrative lynchpin in the Kingdom Hearts franchise and the general scarcity of later GBA releases as the platform aged.
An interesting aspect of the game's development was Square Enix's decision to create an entirely new card-based battle system rather than port traditional Kingdom Hearts combat. This design choice was made to accommodate the GBA's technical limitations while creating a distinct experience. The game's story was later re-imagined and released as Re:Chain of Memories for PlayStation 2 in 2008, which featured updated graphics but maintained the core card gameplay, introducing the story to players who had skipped the GBA version.