Dynamite Headdy
Sega Game Gear · 1994
About this game
Dynamite Headdy is a platformer... with a difference.
You control a little character whose main attack comes from his disembodied head.
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Yes, years before Rayman appeared, we already had a hero who used detachable appendages to attack his enemies.
Rather than the traditional power-ups, Dynamite Headdy enables you to swap your head for different kinds – such as heads that heal you or heads that stick on to walls.
You use your head in order to climb up on platforms as well, as you can grab hold of things with it, and on certain stages of the Mega Drive/Genesis version it is used to turn the game into a side-scrolling shooter, as you gain a propeller, jet, or bird head.
Basically, Dynamite Headdy is just a traditional platformer at heart.
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 Dynamite Headdy 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 | Item only | PAL | €29.99 |
| 2026-07-15 | Complete in Box | NTSC-J | €78.74 |
| 2026-07-15 | Item only | NTSC-U | €28.74 |
| 2026-07-15 | Item only | NTSC-J | €28.69 |
| 2026-07-15 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €78.87 |
| 2026-07-12 | Complete in Box | PAL | €26.34 |
| 2026-07-12 | Manual Only | NTSC-U | €7.87 |
| 2026-07-12 | Item only | NTSC-U | €12.63 |
| 2026-07-12 | Graded New | PAL | €212.00 |
| 2026-07-12 | Item only | NTSC-J | €18.99 |
| 2026-07-12 | Box Only | NTSC-U | €17.49 |
| 2026-07-12 | Manual Only | PAL | €14.28 |
| 2026-07-12 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €78.74 |
| 2026-07-12 | Box Only | NTSC-J | €17.28 |
| 2026-07-12 | Item only | PAL | €8.85 |
| 2026-07-12 | Box Only | PAL | €10.53 |
| 2026-07-12 | New (sealed) | NTSC-J | €105.01 |
| 2026-07-12 | Manual Only | NTSC-J | €10.80 |
| 2026-07-12 | New (sealed) | PAL | €192.73 |
| 2026-07-12 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €43.74 |
| 2026-07-12 | Graded New | NTSC-J | €115.51 |
| 2026-07-12 | Complete in Box | NTSC-J | €43.12 |
| 2026-07-12 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €174.44 |
| 2026-07-10 | New (sealed) | NTSC-J | €104.97 |
| 2026-07-10 | Item only | NTSC-J | €18.98 |
| 2026-07-10 | New (sealed) | PAL | €192.65 |
| 2026-07-10 | Box Only | NTSC-J | €17.27 |
| 2026-07-10 | Item only | PAL | €8.84 |
| 2026-07-10 | Manual Only | NTSC-J | €10.80 |
| 2026-07-10 | Manual Only | PAL | €14.27 |
Market insights
Rarity & condition
Dynamite Headdy 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 Dynamite Headdy worth?
Dynamite Headdy for Sega Game Gear is currently worth €29.99 loose, €26.34 complete in box, and €192.73 factory sealed. Prices are based on real sales and update regularly on Gamevaro.
Is Dynamite Headdy rare?
Dynamite Headdy 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 Dynamite Headdy?
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 Dynamite Headdy, loose is €29.99 and CIB is €26.34 — CIB commands a premium because original boxes and manuals are fragile and often don't survive.
Is Dynamite Headdy worth more in PAL or NTSC?
The PAL version of Dynamite Headdy is currently worth €29.99 loose, versus €28.74 for NTSC-U. Regional price differences usually come down to print run size and regional collector demand.
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