Dr. Robotnik's Mean Bean Machine
Sega Game Gear · 1993
About this game
Robotnik's Mean Bean Machine is a version of Puyo Puyo with a storyline involving characters from the Sonic the Hedgehog games.
Robotnik decides to turn the citizens of Beanville into robots.
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It's up to the player to save them from their doom.
The player drops pairs of beans into the dungeons, trying to create groups of four in matching colors.
He or she must challenge Dr.
Robotnik's robots to a battle and defeat them, and eventually face the Eggman himself.
About Sega Game Gear
Sega's Game Gear (1990) was a technically capable handheld competitor to the Game Boy, notable for its full-color backlit screen — a real advantage at the time, offset by famously poor battery life. Its commercial underperformance against Nintendo's handheld means smaller print runs overall, and complete, well-preserved cartridges (the plastic shells are prone to yellowing and cracking) are a genuine niche within retro handheld collecting.
Gamevaro tracks Dr. Robotnik's Mean Bean Machine for Sega Game Gear 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
PAL
NTSC-U
NTSC-J
Recent sales
| Date | Type | Region | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-15 | Loose / Item only | NTSC-J | €16.39 |
| 2026-07-15 | Item only | PAL | €21.18 |
| 2026-07-15 | Item only | NTSC-U | €16.41 |
| 2026-07-12 | New (sealed) | PAL | €245.84 |
| 2026-07-12 | Item only | PAL | €36.67 |
| 2026-07-12 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €224.39 |
| 2026-07-12 | Box Only | NTSC-U | €18.91 |
| 2026-07-12 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €174.93 |
| 2026-07-12 | Manual Only | PAL | €30.73 |
| 2026-07-12 | Complete in Box | PAL | €122.92 |
| 2026-07-12 | Item only | NTSC-U | €14.42 |
| 2026-07-12 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €20.05 |
| 2026-07-12 | Manual Only | NTSC-U | €9.26 |
| 2026-07-12 | Box Only | PAL | €36.54 |
| 2026-07-12 | Graded New | PAL | €270.43 |
| 2026-07-10 | New (sealed) | PAL | €245.74 |
| 2026-07-10 | Item only | NTSC-U | €14.41 |
| 2026-07-10 | Manual Only | PAL | €30.72 |
| 2026-07-10 | Box Only | PAL | €36.52 |
| 2026-07-10 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €174.86 |
| 2026-07-10 | Item only | PAL | €36.65 |
| 2026-07-10 | Complete in Box | PAL | €122.87 |
| 2026-07-10 | Graded New | PAL | €270.31 |
| 2026-07-10 | Manual Only | NTSC-U | €9.25 |
| 2026-07-10 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €224.29 |
| 2026-07-10 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €20.04 |
| 2026-07-10 | Box Only | NTSC-U | €18.90 |
| 2026-06-18 | Item only | NTSC-U | €15.16 |
| 2026-06-18 | Box Only | PAL | €36.02 |
| 2026-06-18 | Complete in Box | PAL | €121.18 |
Market insights
Rarity & condition
Dr. Robotnik's Mean Bean Machine 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 Dr. Robotnik's Mean Bean Machine worth?
Dr. Robotnik's Mean Bean Machine for Sega Game Gear is currently worth €21.18 loose, €122.92 complete in box, and €245.84 factory sealed. Prices are based on real sales and update regularly on Gamevaro.
Is Dr. Robotnik's Mean Bean Machine rare?
Dr. Robotnik's Mean Bean Machine 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 Dr. Robotnik's Mean Bean Machine?
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 Dr. Robotnik's Mean Bean Machine, loose is €21.18 and CIB is €122.92 — CIB commands a premium because original boxes and manuals are fragile and often don't survive.
Is Dr. Robotnik's Mean Bean Machine worth more in PAL or NTSC?
The PAL version of Dr. Robotnik's Mean Bean Machine is currently worth €21.18 loose, versus €16.41 for NTSC-U. Regional price differences usually come down to print run size and regional collector demand.
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