Magical Chase
PC Engine · 1991
About this game
Ripple is a student of magic, and her teacher is a terrifying witch.
Ripple is particularly afraid of her teacher right now, because she's just broken a promise she made to the witch: Ripple took a peek inside the forbidden book Sleeping Demons! No sooner had she opened the cover then out jumped six demons, all of which raced away! Unless she can catch all six demons and get them back inside the book, the witch will turn Ripple into a frog for breaking her promise! So Ripple sets off on her quest with her two Elf-Star friends, Topsy and Turvy.
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 Magical Chase 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 Magical Chase 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-12 | Loose / Item only | NTSC-J | €381.34 |
| 2026-07-12 | Boxed (CIB) | NTSC-J | €1023.75 |
| 2026-07-12 | Sealed / New | NTSC-J | €455.95 |
| 2026-07-10 | Loose / Item only | NTSC-J | €381.17 |
| 2026-07-10 | Boxed (CIB) | NTSC-J | €1023.31 |
| 2026-07-10 | Sealed / New | NTSC-J | €455.75 |
Rarity & condition
Only a handful of market sales have been tracked for Magical Chase, 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 Magical Chase worth?
Magical Chase for PC Engine is currently worth €381.34 loose, €1023.75 complete in box, and €455.95 factory sealed. Prices are based on real sales and update regularly on Gamevaro.
Is Magical Chase rare?
Magical Chase 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 Magical Chase?
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 Magical Chase, loose is €381.34 and CIB is €1023.75 — CIB commands a premium because original boxes and manuals are fragile and often don't survive.
