Primal Rage
Sega Game Gear · 1995
About this game
A meteor struck the Earth and caused great chaos.
Seven gods from ancient times awoke, and are now attempting to take control of the post-apocalyptic world.
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Primal Rage is a one-on-one fighting game featuring dinosaurs and giant apes as the fighters.
The graphics are done with digitized stop-motion animation.
Gameplay is similar to Mortal Kombat in that it is viewed from a side perspective, and features deadly finishing moves at the end of the match.
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 Primal Rage 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 | €18.00 |
| 2026-07-15 | New (sealed) | PAL | €62.51 |
| 2026-07-15 | Item only | NTSC-U | €14.01 |
| 2026-07-15 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €51.65 |
| 2026-07-12 | Box Only | NTSC-U | €13.12 |
| 2026-07-12 | Manual Only | PAL | €11.90 |
| 2026-07-12 | Graded New | PAL | €104.90 |
| 2026-07-12 | Item only | PAL | €11.68 |
| 2026-07-12 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €121.70 |
| 2026-07-12 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €16.87 |
| 2026-07-12 | Item only | NTSC-U | €11.37 |
| 2026-07-12 | New (sealed) | PAL | €95.36 |
| 2026-07-12 | Manual Only | NTSC-U | €7.00 |
| 2026-07-12 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €48.15 |
| 2026-07-12 | Box Only | PAL | €19.04 |
| 2026-07-12 | Complete in Box | PAL | €47.59 |
| 2026-07-10 | Item only | PAL | €11.67 |
| 2026-07-10 | New (sealed) | PAL | €95.32 |
| 2026-07-10 | Item only | NTSC-U | €11.37 |
| 2026-07-10 | Manual Only | NTSC-U | €7.00 |
| 2026-07-10 | Manual Only | PAL | €11.89 |
| 2026-07-10 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €121.64 |
| 2026-07-10 | Graded New | PAL | €104.85 |
| 2026-07-10 | Box Only | PAL | €19.03 |
| 2026-07-10 | Complete in Box | PAL | €47.56 |
| 2026-07-10 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €16.86 |
| 2026-07-10 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €48.12 |
| 2026-07-10 | Box Only | NTSC-U | €13.12 |
| 2026-06-18 | New (sealed) | PAL | €94.01 |
| 2026-06-18 | Box Only | PAL | €18.77 |
Market insights
Rarity & condition
Primal Rage 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 Primal Rage worth?
Primal Rage for Sega Game Gear is currently worth €18.00 loose, €47.59 complete in box, and €95.36 factory sealed. Prices are based on real sales and update regularly on Gamevaro.
Is Primal Rage rare?
Primal Rage 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 Primal Rage?
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 Primal Rage, loose is €18.00 and CIB is €47.59 — CIB commands a premium because original boxes and manuals are fragile and often don't survive.
Is Primal Rage worth more in PAL or NTSC?
The PAL version of Primal Rage is currently worth €18.00 loose, versus €14.01 for NTSC-U. Regional price differences usually come down to print run size and regional collector demand.
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