Maken X
Sega Dreamcast · 2000
About this game
Maken X is a game for the Dreamcast video game console that fits into an subgenre of "first-person slashers".
The game is mainly regarded as a first-person action game because of the realistic elements in gameplay.
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It is unique in that the main character is the weapon (Maken), rather than a person.
The word "Maken" literally translates as "demonic sword".
On the title screen, the "X" is shown to stand for deus ex machina (Latin for "god out of the machine").
The player can control a number of characters via "brainjacking", which leaves the person a vegetable.
The woman displayed on the boxart is the first person controlled when the facility that Maken was created at comes under attack.
About Sega Dreamcast
Sega's final console, the Dreamcast (1998/1999), was ahead of its time with built-in internet connectivity and an influential library, but a short commercial lifespan cut its game catalog short. That abrupt end means Dreamcast print runs were smaller across the board than a longer-lived console would have had, and it's now one of the more actively collected fifth/sixth-generation systems specifically because of that scarcity.
Gamevaro tracks Maken X for Sega Dreamcast 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 Maken X 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 DC release dates back to 2000.
Price history
Market values by condition
PAL
NTSC-U
NTSC-J
Recent sales
| Date | Type | Region | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-14 | New (sealed) | NTSC-J | €100.61 |
| 2026-07-14 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €100.61 |
| 2026-07-14 | New (sealed) | PAL | €122.27 |
| 2026-07-14 | Item only | PAL | €38.11 |
| 2026-07-14 | Item only | NTSC-J | €34.12 |
| 2026-07-14 | Item only | NTSC-U | €34.12 |
| 2026-07-12 | Box Only | NTSC-J | €7.00 |
| 2026-07-12 | Box Only | NTSC-U | €21.83 |
| 2026-07-12 | Box Only | PAL | €17.67 |
| 2026-07-12 | Graded New | NTSC-J | €37.89 |
| 2026-07-12 | Complete in Box | PAL | €84.25 |
| 2026-07-12 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €231.28 |
| 2026-07-12 | Manual Only | NTSC-U | €17.47 |
| 2026-07-12 | Manual Only | PAL | €21.07 |
| 2026-07-12 | Item only | NTSC-J | €4.13 |
| 2026-07-12 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €49.86 |
| 2026-07-12 | Manual Only | NTSC-J | €4.37 |
| 2026-07-12 | Item only | PAL | €38.23 |
| 2026-07-12 | Graded New | PAL | €94.63 |
| 2026-07-12 | New (sealed) | PAL | €86.03 |
| 2026-07-12 | New (sealed) | NTSC-J | €34.44 |
| 2026-07-12 | Complete in Box | NTSC-J | €17.51 |
| 2026-07-12 | Item only | NTSC-U | €30.66 |
| 2026-07-12 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €55.12 |
| 2026-07-10 | Item only | NTSC-J | €4.13 |
| 2026-07-10 | Item only | PAL | €38.22 |
| 2026-07-10 | New (sealed) | NTSC-J | €34.43 |
| 2026-07-10 | New (sealed) | PAL | €85.99 |
| 2026-07-10 | Manual Only | NTSC-J | €4.37 |
| 2026-07-10 | Box Only | PAL | €17.67 |
Market insights
Rarity & condition
Maken X has a steady sales history on the tracked marketplaces, meaning enough copies circulate to establish a reliable market price.
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 Maken X worth?
Maken X for Sega Dreamcast is currently worth €38.11 loose, €84.25 complete in box, and €86.03 factory sealed. Prices are based on real sales and update regularly on Gamevaro.
Is Maken X rare?
Maken X has a steady sales history on the tracked marketplaces, meaning it trades hands regularly and isn't considered particularly rare.
What's the difference between loose, CIB and sealed for Maken X?
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 Maken X, loose is €38.11 and CIB is €84.25 — CIB commands a premium because original boxes and manuals are fragile and often don't survive.
Is Maken X worth more in PAL or NTSC?
The PAL version of Maken X is currently worth €38.11 loose, versus €34.12 for NTSC-U. Regional price differences usually come down to print run size and regional collector demand.
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