Shantae Collector's Edition (GBC)

Before Shantae became a household name in the indie scene, she was a late-era Game Boy Color gem that most of us couldn't find on store shelves. The Shantae Collector's Edition (GBC) for Nintendo Switch bundles the original game with a fully playable Game Boy Color cartridge in an exclusive Atomic Purple shell, and yes, that sentence alone should make your pulse quicken. This is a real GBC cart you can slot into original hardware, wrapped in that iconic translucent purple that defined an era.

The full color manual is a loving nod to the days when manuals actually mattered, and the acrylic standees bring Shantae and crew to life on your display shelf. A commemorative coin, original soundtrack, acrylic stand, and reversible poster fill out the set nicely. But let's be honest: the cartridge is the centerpiece.

Owning a brand-new Shantae GBC cart in 2026 is the kind of flex that doesn't need explaining to anyone in this hobby. The original loose carts already command serious attention on the secondary market, so a factory-fresh edition in collector's packaging is something special. If you missed this one the first time around, you already know the sting.

Don't let it happen twice.