The Legend of Zelda: The Minish Cap Game Boy Advance
Recent eBay Listings
- The Legend of Zelda: The Minish Cap for Nintendo Game Boy Advance Cartridge £26.70
- The Legend of Zelda: The Minish Cap Game Boy Advance. Genuine. £44.37
- The Legend of Zelda: The Minish Cap for Game Boy Advance, Boxed With Manuals £74.99
- The Legend of Zelda: The Minish Cap GBA Game Boy Advance - Authentic Version £38.00
- VGC Genuine Nintendo The Legend Of Zelda: The Minish Cap Gameboy Advance GBA £48.99
- The Legend Of Zelda The Minish Cap Game For Gameboy Advance Cartridge Tested £52.95
Price History
| Date | Avg Price | Low | High | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-04-05 | £55.61 | £26.70 | £130.70 | 10 |
| 2026-04-04 | £53.67 | £24.99 | £130.70 | 10 |
| 2026-04-03 | £48.66 | £26.70 | £74.99 | 10 |
| 2026-04-02 | £57.44 | £26.70 | £130.70 | 10 |
| 2026-04-01 | £57.44 | £26.70 | £130.70 | 10 |
| 2026-03-31 | £48.37 | £26.70 | £74.99 | 10 |
| 2026-03-30 | £43.61 | £9.95 | £74.99 | 10 |
| 2026-03-29 | £52.01 | £9.95 | £130.70 | 10 |
| 2026-03-28 | £53.61 | £9.95 | £130.70 | 10 |
| 2026-03-27 | £53.61 | £9.95 | £130.70 | 10 |
| 2026-03-26 | £54.34 | £9.95 | £130.70 | 10 |
| 2026-03-25 | £55.17 | £9.95 | £130.70 | 10 |
Screenshots
Game History
The Legend of Zelda: The Minish Cap was developed by Capcom and Nintendo EAD, building on Capcom's previous work with The Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Seasons and Oracle of Ages. The game was directed by Azusa Tajima and produced by Eiji Aonuma, who would become a major figure in Zelda's future development.
The Minish Cap was released in Japan on November 7, 2004, followed by a North American release on January 10, 2005, and a European release in May 2005. The game was exclusive to the Game Boy Advance, Nintendo's handheld console at the time.
Upon release, the game received strong critical acclaim. Critics praised its charming art direction, engaging puzzle design, and the innovative size-changing mechanic involving the titular Minish people. It was well-received by fans as a worthy addition to the Zelda franchise on handheld platforms. However, commercially, it arrived late in the Game Boy Advance's lifecycle, which limited its sales compared to earlier entries in the series.
Today, The Minish Cap is historically significant to collectors for several reasons. It represents one of the final major releases for the Game Boy Advance before the Nintendo DS launched, making it a sought-after entry in portable Zelda games. The game was never re-released on subsequent Nintendo platforms until it appeared on Nintendo Switch Online's Game Boy Advance library in 2023, making original cartridges valuable to collectors seeking authentic hardware experiences.
An interesting development note is that Capcom's involvement marked the last time the company would develop a Zelda game, as Nintendo internalized Zelda development afterward. The game also featured input from Shigeru Miyamoto and showcased Capcom's ability to craft compelling Zelda experiences using the established formula while introducing fresh mechanics.
The Minish Cap is remembered as a polished, creative entry that proved the Game Boy Advance was capable of delivering console-quality Zelda experiences despite hardware limitations, and it remains a critical favorite among Zelda enthusiasts and handheld gaming historians.