Tempo Jr.
Sega Game Gear · 1995
About this game
Music can be fun! Tempo, the hip-hoppin' grasshopper lives in the musical world of planet Rhythmia.
It's up to Tempo to save the rhythm and give King Dirge the blues! Tempo boogies, spins, snaps his fingers and slings notes to zap King Dirge's tune-swiping ants.
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 Tempo Jr. 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 | NTSC-U | €42.85 |
| 2026-07-15 | Item only | PAL | €54.03 |
| 2026-07-15 | Item only | NTSC-J | €42.92 |
| 2026-07-12 | Complete in Box | PAL | €241.04 |
| 2026-07-12 | Item only | NTSC-J | €30.59 |
| 2026-07-12 | New (sealed) | NTSC-J | €123.36 |
| 2026-07-12 | Box Only | NTSC-U | €85.21 |
| 2026-07-12 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €305.66 |
| 2026-07-12 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €558.18 |
| 2026-07-12 | Manual Only | NTSC-U | €25.80 |
| 2026-07-12 | Manual Only | NTSC-J | €15.45 |
| 2026-07-12 | Manual Only | PAL | €15.13 |
| 2026-07-12 | Complete in Box | NTSC-J | €61.81 |
| 2026-07-12 | New (sealed) | PAL | €154.12 |
| 2026-07-12 | Graded New | NTSC-J | €135.70 |
| 2026-07-12 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €507.44 |
| 2026-07-12 | Graded New | PAL | €169.54 |
| 2026-07-12 | Box Only | PAL | €96.41 |
| 2026-07-12 | Item only | NTSC-U | €31.08 |
| 2026-07-12 | Item only | PAL | €57.03 |
| 2026-07-12 | Box Only | NTSC-J | €24.72 |
| 2026-07-10 | Manual Only | NTSC-J | €15.44 |
| 2026-07-10 | New (sealed) | PAL | €154.05 |
| 2026-07-10 | New (sealed) | NTSC-J | €123.31 |
| 2026-07-10 | Box Only | PAL | €96.37 |
| 2026-07-10 | Manual Only | PAL | €15.12 |
| 2026-07-10 | Item only | NTSC-U | €31.07 |
| 2026-07-10 | Box Only | NTSC-J | €24.71 |
| 2026-07-10 | Item only | NTSC-J | €30.58 |
| 2026-07-10 | Item only | PAL | €57.00 |
Market insights
Rarity & condition
Tempo Jr. 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 Tempo Jr. worth?
Tempo Jr. for Sega Game Gear is currently worth €54.03 loose, €241.04 complete in box, and €154.12 factory sealed. Prices are based on real sales and update regularly on Gamevaro.
Is Tempo Jr. rare?
Tempo Jr. 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 Tempo Jr.?
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 Tempo Jr., loose is €54.03 and CIB is €241.04 — CIB commands a premium because original boxes and manuals are fragile and often don't survive.
Is Tempo Jr. worth more in PAL or NTSC?
The PAL version of Tempo Jr. is currently worth €54.03 loose, versus €42.85 for NTSC-U. Regional price differences usually come down to print run size and regional collector demand.
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