Head Buster
Sega Game Gear · 1991
About this game
Head Buster is a Game Gear video game that involves robots fighting in combat sequences.
The object is to earn more gold by winning matches and spending that money on better weapons like rifles, missile launchers, and flamethrowers.
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Robots can be traded in for money (gold) if updating them is impossible.
At the center of each starting point is a base (circle).
Either the base must be destroyed or all the opponent's robots must be destroyed in order to clear the battlefield.
There is a certain range to each weapon; opponents cannot be attacked if they are too close or too far away from the weapon's firing range.
There are ten different maps in the game.
Each level has its own password.
Players must deliver newspapers for a tiny stipend in order to resume competing after a loss.
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 Head Buster 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 Head Buster 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 1991.
Price history
Market values by condition
NTSC-J
Recent sales
| Date | Type | Region | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-15 | Item only | NTSC-J | €32.25 |
| 2026-07-12 | Manual Only | NTSC-J | €3.70 |
| 2026-07-12 | Item only | NTSC-J | €4.58 |
| 2026-07-12 | Complete in Box | NTSC-J | €14.84 |
| 2026-07-12 | New (sealed) | NTSC-J | €29.75 |
| 2026-07-12 | Graded New | NTSC-J | €32.72 |
| 2026-07-12 | Box Only | NTSC-J | €5.92 |
| 2026-07-10 | Graded New | NTSC-J | €32.71 |
| 2026-07-10 | Box Only | NTSC-J | €5.92 |
| 2026-07-10 | New (sealed) | NTSC-J | €29.73 |
| 2026-07-10 | Manual Only | NTSC-J | €3.70 |
| 2026-07-10 | Item only | NTSC-J | €4.57 |
| 2026-07-10 | Complete in Box | NTSC-J | €14.83 |
| 2026-06-18 | Graded New | NTSC-J | €32.26 |
| 2026-06-18 | Manual Only | NTSC-J | €3.63 |
| 2026-06-18 | Box Only | NTSC-J | €5.80 |
| 2026-06-18 | Item only | NTSC-J | €4.51 |
| 2026-06-18 | New (sealed) | NTSC-J | €29.33 |
| 2026-06-18 | Complete in Box | NTSC-J | €14.55 |
| 2026-06-08 | Complete in Box | NTSC-J | €14.46 |
| 2026-06-08 | Manual Only | NTSC-J | €3.59 |
| 2026-06-08 | New (sealed) | NTSC-J | €29.21 |
| 2026-06-08 | Graded New | NTSC-J | €32.13 |
| 2026-06-08 | Box Only | NTSC-J | €5.75 |
| 2026-06-08 | Item only | NTSC-J | €4.49 |
| 2026-05-17 | Item only | NTSC-J | €4.46 |
| 2026-05-17 | Graded New | NTSC-J | €31.06 |
| 2026-05-17 | New (sealed) | NTSC-J | €28.24 |
| 2026-05-17 | Manual Only | NTSC-J | €3.55 |
| 2026-05-17 | Complete in Box | NTSC-J | €14.26 |
Market insights
Rarity & condition
Head Buster 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 Head Buster worth?
Head Buster for Sega Game Gear is currently worth €32.25 loose, €14.84 complete in box, and €29.75 factory sealed. Prices are based on real sales and update regularly on Gamevaro.
Is Head Buster rare?
Head Buster 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 Head Buster?
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 Head Buster, loose is €32.25 and CIB is €14.84 — CIB commands a premium because original boxes and manuals are fragile and often don't survive.
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