Ninja Gaiden
Sega Game Gear · 1992
About this game
A year after the events of the original Ninja Gaiden , a new villain named Ashtar receives word of Jaquio's defeat.
Ashtar uses this opportunity to hatch a new plan to plunge the world into darkness.
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The ninja, Ryu Hayabusa, hits the trail to destroy all manner of vile creatures entering the world while fighting his way to destroy Ashtar, his Dark Sword of Chaos, and whatever else is behind the evil.
Ninja Gaiden II: The Dark Sword of Chaos is a fast paced, side scrolling action game in the tradition of the original Ninja Gaiden game.
Ryu is a ninja who can run, jump, and slash with his ninja sword.
He can also attach to vertical walls and climb up and down, which is an ability missing in the previous game.
Powerups are hidden everywhere throughout the levels.
These powerups include fireballs and ninja stars as before; a unique new powerup is the ninja shadow.
Ryu can collect up to 2 ninja shadows that follow his every movement and use the same weapons at the same time that Ryu strikes.
Ninja Gaiden II tells its story through liberal use of cinematic scenes interspersed between the action levels.
Different levels feature a variety of environmental interaction; e.g., one level has Ryu on a high mountain where snow is falling fast and the wind is blowing hard.
The shifting direction of the snowfall indicates how the wind is blowing and Ryu has to fight against the breeze.
In a night level, much of the environment is dark and is illuminated only sporadically by flashes of lightning.
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 Ninja Gaiden 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 | €42.37 |
| 2026-07-15 | Item only | NTSC-U | €48.22 |
| 2026-07-15 | Item only | NTSC-J | €48.14 |
| 2026-07-12 | Manual Only | NTSC-J | €39.37 |
| 2026-07-12 | New (sealed) | PAL | €41.98 |
| 2026-07-12 | Box Only | NTSC-J | €35.20 |
| 2026-07-12 | Manual Only | NTSC-U | €16.33 |
| 2026-07-12 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €187.72 |
| 2026-07-12 | Complete in Box | PAL | €35.22 |
| 2026-07-12 | Graded New | PAL | €46.18 |
| 2026-07-12 | Item only | PAL | €9.45 |
| 2026-07-12 | Manual Only | PAL | €20.30 |
| 2026-07-12 | New (sealed) | NTSC-J | €175.85 |
| 2026-07-12 | Box Only | PAL | €14.09 |
| 2026-07-12 | Box Only | NTSC-U | €71.34 |
| 2026-07-12 | Item only | NTSC-U | €30.58 |
| 2026-07-12 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €78.73 |
| 2026-07-12 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €170.65 |
| 2026-07-12 | Item only | NTSC-J | €16.05 |
| 2026-07-12 | Graded New | NTSC-J | €193.44 |
| 2026-07-12 | Complete in Box | NTSC-J | €87.99 |
| 2026-07-10 | Item only | NTSC-U | €30.56 |
| 2026-07-10 | Manual Only | NTSC-J | €39.35 |
| 2026-07-10 | New (sealed) | NTSC-J | €175.78 |
| 2026-07-10 | Item only | PAL | €9.44 |
| 2026-07-10 | Box Only | NTSC-J | €35.18 |
| 2026-07-10 | Manual Only | PAL | €20.29 |
| 2026-07-10 | Box Only | PAL | €14.08 |
| 2026-07-10 | Item only | NTSC-J | €16.05 |
| 2026-07-10 | Graded New | NTSC-J | €193.35 |
Market insights
Rarity & condition
Ninja Gaiden 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 Ninja Gaiden worth?
Ninja Gaiden for Sega Game Gear is currently worth €42.37 loose, €35.22 complete in box, and €41.98 factory sealed. Prices are based on real sales and update regularly on Gamevaro.
Is Ninja Gaiden rare?
Ninja Gaiden 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 Ninja Gaiden?
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 Ninja Gaiden, loose is €42.37 and CIB is €35.22 — CIB commands a premium because original boxes and manuals are fragile and often don't survive.
Is Ninja Gaiden worth more in PAL or NTSC?
The PAL version of Ninja Gaiden is currently worth €42.37 loose, versus €48.22 for NTSC-U. Regional price differences usually come down to print run size and regional collector demand.
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