Cyber-Core
PC Engine · 1991
About this game
Cyber-core is a vertically scrolling shooter in which the player fights insects.
The basic idea is traditional: shooting everything before they can shoot/touch the player: after three hits the chitin armor breaks and a life is lost.
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Besides flying enemies which are disposed of with the standard gun, the player also has to deal with enemies on the ground which need to be hit with one of the unlimited bomb.
The player has the choice between four insect forms which are changed by collecting the associated extra symbols.
Collecting more of the same symbol upgrades the insect, but this also rises the difficulty level.
Other extras include smart bombs, extra lives, armor refreshments or a protection shield.
The game features the possibility to turn on rapid fire or to slow down the speed as well as big boss enemies at the end and within the levels.
About PC Engine
Known as the TurboGrafx-16 outside Japan, the PC Engine (1987) punched well above its small form factor and was hugely successful in Japan despite a limited Western release. Because the Western TurboGrafx-16 library is comparatively small and undersold relative to the platform's technical merits, complete-in-box North American copies are notably scarcer — and pricier — than their Japanese PC Engine counterparts.
Gamevaro tracks Cyber-Core for PC Engine 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 Cyber-Core 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 PCE release dates back to 1991.
Price history
Market values by condition
Recent sales
| Date | Type | Region | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-17 | Loose / Item only | NTSC-J | €48.44 |
| 2026-07-12 | Loose / Item only | NTSC-J | €19.76 |
| 2026-07-12 | Boxed (CIB) | NTSC-J | €44.47 |
| 2026-07-12 | Sealed / New | NTSC-J | €89.24 |
| 2026-07-10 | Boxed (CIB) | NTSC-J | €44.45 |
| 2026-07-10 | Sealed / New | NTSC-J | €89.20 |
| 2026-07-10 | Loose / Item only | NTSC-J | €19.75 |
Rarity & condition
Only a handful of market sales have been tracked for Cyber-Core, suggesting it doesn't trade hands very often — a sign of relative scarcity compared to more common PC Engine titles.
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 Cyber-Core worth?
Cyber-Core for PC Engine is currently worth €19.76 loose, €44.47 complete in box, and €89.24 factory sealed. Prices are based on real sales and update regularly on Gamevaro.
Is Cyber-Core rare?
Cyber-Core has only a handful of tracked market sales, suggesting relative scarcity compared to more common PC Engine titles.
What's the difference between loose, CIB and sealed for Cyber-Core?
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 Cyber-Core, loose is €19.76 and CIB is €44.47 — CIB commands a premium because original boxes and manuals are fragile and often don't survive.
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