Final Blaster
PC Engine · 1990
About this game
A vertical-scrolling shoot 'em up that configures its difficulty to match the skill of the player.
Final Blaster is a vertical scrolling shoot 'em up for the PC Engine.
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The player is part of squadron of fighters sent to save the world from an alien invasion.
Final Blaster hosts a number of features that are distinct to the game: the first is a charge shot that resembles a phoenix and is the only form of projectile that can destroy certain larger enemies.
The second is that the game configures its difficulty depending on how many power-ups the player has when finishing a level, or how often they've been destroyed.
The game was unique to the PC Engine and did not see an international release outside of Japan.
It came out on the same day as W Ring: The Double Rings, another shoot 'em up exclusive to the Japanese PC Engine.
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 Final Blaster 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 Final Blaster 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 1990.
Price history
Market values by condition
Recent sales
| Date | Type | Region | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-17 | Loose / Item only | NTSC-J | €93.53 |
| 2026-07-12 | Loose / Item only | NTSC-J | €25.00 |
| 2026-07-12 | Boxed (CIB) | NTSC-J | €61.23 |
| 2026-07-12 | Sealed / New | NTSC-J | €122.48 |
| 2026-07-10 | Boxed (CIB) | NTSC-J | €61.21 |
| 2026-07-10 | Sealed / New | NTSC-J | €122.43 |
| 2026-07-10 | Loose / Item only | NTSC-J | €24.98 |
Rarity & condition
Only a handful of market sales have been tracked for Final Blaster, 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 Final Blaster worth?
Final Blaster for PC Engine is currently worth €25.00 loose, €61.23 complete in box, and €122.48 factory sealed. Prices are based on real sales and update regularly on Gamevaro.
Is Final Blaster rare?
Final Blaster 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 Final Blaster?
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 Final Blaster, loose is €25.00 and CIB is €61.23 — CIB commands a premium because original boxes and manuals are fragile and often don't survive.
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