Formula One
Sega Game Gear · 1994
About this game
Formation Armed F is a vertically scrolling shooter.
The basic gameplay principle offers no surprises: shooting a lot of aliens without getting hit by their attacks.
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Additionally there are environmental obstacles like poisonous gas or walls.
Of course the player can collect power ups to upgrade the ship, e.g. speed-ups or a large variation of weaponry.
Each of the seven levels has its own set of weaponry which suits the enemies.
The big exception are smaller ships which stay near to the main ship.
By pressing a second fire button, the formation can be changed.
There are no continues.
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 Formula One 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.
Adding Formula One to a Gamevaro collection takes seconds — search by title or scan the box barcode, and the app fills in cover art, release details and current pricing automatically. This GG release dates back to 1994.
Price history
Market values by condition
NTSC-U
Recent sales
| Date | Type | Region | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-15 | Item only | NTSC-U | €11.84 |
| 2026-07-12 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €157.48 |
| 2026-07-12 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €173.23 |
| 2026-07-12 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €87.49 |
| 2026-07-12 | Box Only | NTSC-U | €35.00 |
| 2026-07-12 | Manual Only | NTSC-U | €21.87 |
| 2026-07-12 | Item only | NTSC-U | €7.00 |
| 2026-07-10 | Box Only | NTSC-U | €34.98 |
| 2026-07-10 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €87.45 |
| 2026-07-10 | Item only | NTSC-U | €7.00 |
| 2026-07-10 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €157.41 |
| 2026-07-10 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €173.15 |
| 2026-07-10 | Manual Only | NTSC-U | €21.86 |
| 2026-06-18 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €241.50 |
| 2026-06-18 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €134.10 |
| 2026-06-18 | Manual Only | NTSC-U | €33.53 |
| 2026-06-18 | Item only | NTSC-U | €6.04 |
| 2026-06-18 | Box Only | NTSC-U | €53.64 |
| 2026-06-18 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €265.65 |
| 2026-06-17 | Box Only | NTSC-U | €53.64 |
| 2026-06-17 | Manual Only | NTSC-U | €33.53 |
| 2026-06-17 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €134.10 |
| 2026-06-17 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €265.65 |
| 2026-06-17 | Item only | NTSC-U | €6.04 |
| 2026-06-17 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €241.50 |
| 2026-06-15 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €266.27 |
| 2026-06-15 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €134.41 |
| 2026-06-15 | Item only | NTSC-U | €6.05 |
| 2026-06-15 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €242.07 |
| 2026-06-15 | Box Only | NTSC-U | €53.76 |
Market insights
Rarity & condition
Formula One 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 Formula One worth?
Formula One for Sega Game Gear is currently worth €11.84 loose, €87.49 complete in box, and €157.48 factory sealed. Prices are based on real sales and update regularly on Gamevaro.
Is Formula One rare?
Formula One 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 Formula One?
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 Formula One, loose is €11.84 and CIB is €87.49 — CIB commands a premium because original boxes and manuals are fragile and often don't survive.
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