Ristar
Sega Game Gear · 1995
About this game
The evil tyrant Greedy has arisen to control a solar system full of sentient beings.
He has corrupted the leaders of each world and thereby enslaved the entire populace.
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He has also sent his minions in the disguise of planet natives into the worlds to enforce his rule.
A lush forest planet, the last planet in the tyrant's agenda manages to send a call of help to the solar system's little ancient hero before being overrun.
However, Greedy has even managed to remove the great hero.
Yet, he did not count on the interference of the hero's sun, Ristar.
The player takes control of Ristar in his attempt to liberate the solar system.
Ristar can stretch out his arms to grab enemies and summarily headbutt them.
His long limbs can also be used to climb up on various surfaces.
Being a star adds more features to the gameplay.
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 Ristar 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 Ristar 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
NTSC-J
Recent sales
| Date | Type | Region | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-15 | Item only | PAL | €47.67 |
| 2026-07-15 | Item only | NTSC-U | €39.89 |
| 2026-07-15 | Item only | NTSC-J | €39.89 |
| 2026-07-12 | Manual Only | NTSC-J | €25.58 |
| 2026-07-12 | New (sealed) | PAL | €297.84 |
| 2026-07-12 | Box Only | NTSC-J | €40.93 |
| 2026-07-12 | Manual Only | NTSC-U | €13.11 |
| 2026-07-12 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €156.33 |
| 2026-07-12 | Complete in Box | PAL | €234.49 |
| 2026-07-12 | Graded New | PAL | €327.62 |
| 2026-07-12 | Item only | PAL | €51.82 |
| 2026-07-12 | Manual Only | PAL | €32.13 |
| 2026-07-12 | New (sealed) | NTSC-J | €204.72 |
| 2026-07-12 | Box Only | PAL | €94.73 |
| 2026-07-12 | Box Only | NTSC-U | €58.96 |
| 2026-07-12 | Item only | NTSC-U | €31.21 |
| 2026-07-12 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €108.27 |
| 2026-07-12 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €142.12 |
| 2026-07-12 | Item only | NTSC-J | €26.50 |
| 2026-07-12 | Graded New | NTSC-J | €225.20 |
| 2026-07-12 | Complete in Box | NTSC-J | €102.33 |
| 2026-07-10 | Item only | NTSC-U | €31.19 |
| 2026-07-10 | Manual Only | NTSC-J | €25.57 |
| 2026-07-10 | New (sealed) | NTSC-J | €204.63 |
| 2026-07-10 | Item only | PAL | €51.80 |
| 2026-07-10 | Box Only | NTSC-J | €40.91 |
| 2026-07-10 | Manual Only | PAL | €32.11 |
| 2026-07-10 | Box Only | PAL | €94.69 |
| 2026-07-10 | Item only | NTSC-J | €26.49 |
| 2026-07-10 | Graded New | NTSC-J | €225.10 |
Market insights
Rarity & condition
Ristar 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 Ristar worth?
Ristar for Sega Game Gear is currently worth €47.67 loose, €234.49 complete in box, and €297.84 factory sealed. Prices are based on real sales and update regularly on Gamevaro.
Is Ristar rare?
Ristar 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 Ristar?
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 Ristar, loose is €47.67 and CIB is €234.49 — CIB commands a premium because original boxes and manuals are fragile and often don't survive.
Is Ristar worth more in PAL or NTSC?
The PAL version of Ristar is currently worth €47.67 loose, versus €39.89 for NTSC-U. Regional price differences usually come down to print run size and regional collector demand.
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