Tatsujin
PC Engine · 1992
About this game
Tatsujin is a vertical shooter by Taito and conversion of Toaplan arcade game originally released in 1988.
The evil Gidans are about to invade the Borogo system, their armada of giant asteroids are approaching and they have to be stopped.
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The player must infiltrate and destroy no less than five large enemy facilities and take down swarms of alien ships and all kind of ground units.
The space fighter comes equipped with a default Vulcan gun (Power shots) and two more weapons are available for the taking - the blue lock-on lasers (Thunder Laser) and green blasts of energy (Tatsujin Beam).
The only way to increase the active weapon's firepower is to collect Power Boosters special flying pods leave behind.
Although five boosters are necessary to trigger a power-up upgrade and boost up the strength of the current weapon, special red flashing power icons bring it up to maximum power in no time.
Each weapon can be powered up to three times for maximum collateral damage and smart bombs in the shape of monstrous skull-faced energy blasts can be unleashed to kill most enemies on screen.
Finally, speed boosters are strategically placed throughout the game to help the player dodge enemy fire more efficiently.
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 Tatsujin 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 Tatsujin 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 1992.
Price history
Market values by condition
Recent sales
| Date | Type | Region | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-17 | Loose / Item only | NTSC-J | €626.14 |
| 2026-07-12 | Boxed (CIB) | NTSC-J | €404.38 |
| 2026-07-12 | Sealed / New | NTSC-J | €998.33 |
| 2026-07-12 | Loose / Item only | NTSC-J | €221.25 |
| 2026-07-10 | Boxed (CIB) | NTSC-J | €404.21 |
| 2026-07-10 | Loose / Item only | NTSC-J | €221.15 |
| 2026-07-10 | Sealed / New | NTSC-J | €997.89 |
Rarity & condition
Only a handful of market sales have been tracked for Tatsujin, 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 Tatsujin worth?
Tatsujin for PC Engine is currently worth €221.25 loose, €404.38 complete in box, and €998.33 factory sealed. Prices are based on real sales and update regularly on Gamevaro.
Is Tatsujin rare?
Tatsujin 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 Tatsujin?
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 Tatsujin, loose is €221.25 and CIB is €404.38 — CIB commands a premium because original boxes and manuals are fragile and often don't survive.
