Gunhed
PC Engine · 1989
About this game
Gunhed, is a 1989 sci-fi shoot 'em up video game developed by Hudson Soft and Compile.
It was released in Japan on July 7, 1989 for the PC Engine, and it was released in North America in November 1989 for the TurboGrafx-16.
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It was later released on the Wii's Virtual Console in North America on May 21, 2007, in Europe on May 25, 2007, in Australia on July 30, 2007, and in Japan on June 17, 2008.
It was released for the PlayStation Network on July 21, 2010 and on the Wii U's Virtual Console on June 11, 2014 both in Japan.
It is based on the Japanese film Gunhed (only referenced in the Japanese version).
In the game, a fictional galaxy is under attack by an enemy space armada called the Dark Squadron, and this galaxy's only chance for survival is the Gunhed Advanced Star Fighter, who must destroy the Dark Squadron and its Super Weapons.
The gameplay features fast vertical scrolling and a wide array of weapons for the player to use.
Gunhed was part of the fifth Caravan Festival organized by Hudson Soft in 1989.
A non-commercial and very limited edition of Gunhed exists - Gunhed Special Version comes as a single HuCard, and offers 2 or 5 minute Time Attack modes.
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 Gunhed 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.
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Price history
Market values by condition
Recent sales
| Date | Type | Region | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-12 | Loose / Item only | NTSC-J | €40.11 |
| 2026-07-12 | Boxed (CIB) | NTSC-J | €83.99 |
| 2026-07-12 | Sealed / New | NTSC-J | €139.38 |
| 2026-07-10 | Loose / Item only | NTSC-J | €40.09 |
| 2026-07-10 | Boxed (CIB) | NTSC-J | €83.95 |
| 2026-07-10 | Sealed / New | NTSC-J | €139.32 |
Rarity & condition
Only a handful of market sales have been tracked for Gunhed, 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 Gunhed worth?
Gunhed for PC Engine is currently worth €40.11 loose, €83.99 complete in box, and €139.38 factory sealed. Prices are based on real sales and update regularly on Gamevaro.
Is Gunhed rare?
Gunhed 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 Gunhed?
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 Gunhed, loose is €40.11 and CIB is €83.99 — CIB commands a premium because original boxes and manuals are fragile and often don't survive.
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