NBA Jam: Tournament Edition
Sega Game Gear · 1995
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 NBA Jam: Tournament Edition 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 NBA Jam: Tournament Edition 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 1995.
Price history
Market values by condition
PAL
NTSC-U
Recent sales
| Date | Type | Region | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-15 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €42.43 |
| 2026-07-15 | Boxed (CIB) | NTSC-J | €42.50 |
| 2026-07-15 | Loose / Item only | NTSC-J | €12.28 |
| 2026-07-15 | Item only | NTSC-U | €12.25 |
| 2026-07-15 | Item only | PAL | €17.98 |
| 2026-07-12 | Box Only | NTSC-U | €5.14 |
| 2026-07-12 | Item only | NTSC-U | €7.87 |
| 2026-07-12 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €49.00 |
| 2026-07-12 | Manual Only | PAL | €11.89 |
| 2026-07-12 | Box Only | PAL | €19.03 |
| 2026-07-12 | Complete in Box | PAL | €47.57 |
| 2026-07-12 | Manual Only | NTSC-U | €3.97 |
| 2026-07-12 | New (sealed) | PAL | €95.36 |
| 2026-07-12 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €18.36 |
| 2026-07-12 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €98.86 |
| 2026-07-12 | Item only | PAL | €17.74 |
| 2026-07-12 | Graded New | PAL | €104.90 |
| 2026-07-10 | Item only | NTSC-U | €7.86 |
| 2026-07-10 | Manual Only | NTSC-U | €3.97 |
| 2026-07-10 | Box Only | PAL | €19.02 |
| 2026-07-10 | Box Only | NTSC-U | €5.13 |
| 2026-07-10 | Complete in Box | PAL | €47.55 |
| 2026-07-10 | Graded New | PAL | €104.85 |
| 2026-07-10 | Item only | PAL | €17.74 |
| 2026-07-10 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €18.36 |
| 2026-07-10 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €98.64 |
| 2026-07-10 | Manual Only | PAL | €11.88 |
| 2026-07-10 | New (sealed) | PAL | €95.32 |
| 2026-07-10 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €48.99 |
| 2026-06-18 | Item only | PAL | €17.39 |
Market insights
Rarity & condition
NBA Jam: Tournament Edition 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 NBA Jam: Tournament Edition worth?
NBA Jam: Tournament Edition for Sega Game Gear is currently worth €17.98 loose, €47.57 complete in box, and €95.36 factory sealed. Prices are based on real sales and update regularly on Gamevaro.
Is NBA Jam: Tournament Edition rare?
NBA Jam: Tournament Edition 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 NBA Jam: Tournament Edition?
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 NBA Jam: Tournament Edition, loose is €17.98 and CIB is €47.57 — CIB commands a premium because original boxes and manuals are fragile and often don't survive.
Is NBA Jam: Tournament Edition worth more in PAL or NTSC?
The PAL version of NBA Jam: Tournament Edition is currently worth €17.98 loose, versus €12.25 for NTSC-U. Regional price differences usually come down to print run size and regional collector demand.
Ratings & Reviews
Also on other platforms
More Sega Game Gear games
