Ecco: The Tides of Time
Sega Game Gear · 1994
About this game
The followup to Ecco the Dolphin , in which Ecco successfully destroyed the Vortex.
Unfortunately, it turns out that the Vortex Queen followed it to the Earth and eventually destroyed the Asterite.
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All the world's oceans are threatened, and actually already doomed.
In order to restore the Asterite and finally defeat the Vortex Queen, Ecco will have to confront once again the tides of time, which have split into two possible futures, the regular one and the dark one dominated by the Vortex Queen.
Ecco: The Tides of Time features even better graphics than its predecessor, and introduces a new gameplay mode in which the camera follows the dolphin from behind instead of from the side.
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 Ecco: The Tides of Time 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
Recent sales
| Date | Type | Region | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-15 | Item only | PAL | €10.59 |
| 2026-07-15 | Item only | NTSC-U | €7.85 |
| 2026-07-12 | New (sealed) | PAL | €59.74 |
| 2026-07-12 | Complete in Box | PAL | €26.62 |
| 2026-07-12 | Item only | PAL | €9.83 |
| 2026-07-12 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €26.05 |
| 2026-07-12 | Box Only | PAL | €10.65 |
| 2026-07-12 | Item only | NTSC-U | €7.97 |
| 2026-07-12 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €194.49 |
| 2026-07-12 | Box Only | NTSC-U | €9.78 |
| 2026-07-12 | Manual Only | NTSC-U | €5.97 |
| 2026-07-12 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €61.27 |
| 2026-07-12 | Manual Only | PAL | €5.51 |
| 2026-07-12 | Graded New | PAL | €65.71 |
| 2026-07-10 | Item only | PAL | €9.83 |
| 2026-07-10 | New (sealed) | PAL | €59.71 |
| 2026-07-10 | Manual Only | PAL | €5.51 |
| 2026-07-10 | Box Only | PAL | €10.64 |
| 2026-07-10 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €26.03 |
| 2026-07-10 | Box Only | NTSC-U | €9.78 |
| 2026-07-10 | Graded New | PAL | €65.68 |
| 2026-07-10 | Complete in Box | PAL | €26.61 |
| 2026-07-10 | Item only | NTSC-U | €7.97 |
| 2026-07-10 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €61.24 |
| 2026-07-10 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €194.40 |
| 2026-07-10 | Manual Only | NTSC-U | €5.96 |
| 2026-06-18 | Manual Only | PAL | €5.43 |
| 2026-06-18 | New (sealed) | PAL | €58.89 |
| 2026-06-18 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €24.10 |
| 2026-06-18 | Box Only | PAL | €10.50 |
Market insights
Rarity & condition
Ecco: The Tides of Time 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 Ecco: The Tides of Time worth?
Ecco: The Tides of Time for Sega Game Gear is currently worth €10.59 loose, €26.62 complete in box, and €59.74 factory sealed. Prices are based on real sales and update regularly on Gamevaro.
Is Ecco: The Tides of Time rare?
Ecco: The Tides of Time 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 Ecco: The Tides of Time?
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 Ecco: The Tides of Time, loose is €10.59 and CIB is €26.62 — CIB commands a premium because original boxes and manuals are fragile and often don't survive.
Is Ecco: The Tides of Time worth more in PAL or NTSC?
The PAL version of Ecco: The Tides of Time is currently worth €10.59 loose, versus €7.85 for NTSC-U. Regional price differences usually come down to print run size and regional collector demand.
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