Plasma Sword
Sega Dreamcast · 1999
About this game
Plasma Sword: Nightmare of Bilstein is the successor of Star Gladiator released for Playstation.
Like its predecessor it was first released on Arcade before being ported to the Dreamcast.
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The game features 22 anime-like characters in a 3-dimensional futuristic world, except for the backgrounds and the menus, which are plain 2D bitmaps without a lot of movement.
The stages are unlimited in all directions, so it's not possible to fall off the edge.
The speciality of this game are the so called "plasma moves", visually very appealing special moves which fill the screen and can be executed when you have collected enough "plasma power".
Despite of the 22 characters there are only 11 different move layouts, as one layout is shared by two characters.
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 Plasma Sword 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 Plasma Sword 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 1999.
Price history
Market values by condition
NTSC-J
Recent sales
| Date | Type | Region | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-14 | New (sealed) | NTSC-J | €102.79 |
| 2026-07-14 | Item only | NTSC-J | €48.11 |
| 2026-07-12 | Box Only | NTSC-J | €23.80 |
| 2026-07-12 | Graded New | NTSC-J | €124.15 |
| 2026-07-12 | Complete in Box | NTSC-J | €59.48 |
| 2026-07-12 | Item only | NTSC-J | €26.04 |
| 2026-07-12 | Manual Only | NTSC-J | €14.87 |
| 2026-07-12 | New (sealed) | NTSC-J | €112.86 |
| 2026-07-10 | New (sealed) | NTSC-J | €112.81 |
| 2026-07-10 | Manual Only | NTSC-J | €14.87 |
| 2026-07-10 | Complete in Box | NTSC-J | €59.46 |
| 2026-07-10 | Item only | NTSC-J | €26.03 |
| 2026-07-10 | Graded New | NTSC-J | €124.09 |
| 2026-07-10 | Box Only | NTSC-J | €23.79 |
| 2026-06-18 | New (sealed) | NTSC-J | €111.26 |
| 2026-06-18 | Item only | NTSC-J | €25.67 |
| 2026-06-18 | Box Only | NTSC-J | €23.46 |
| 2026-06-18 | Graded New | NTSC-J | €122.39 |
| 2026-06-18 | Manual Only | NTSC-J | €14.66 |
| 2026-06-18 | Complete in Box | NTSC-J | €58.64 |
| 2026-06-08 | Graded New | NTSC-J | €121.91 |
| 2026-06-08 | New (sealed) | NTSC-J | €110.82 |
| 2026-06-08 | Item only | NTSC-J | €25.57 |
| 2026-06-08 | Manual Only | NTSC-J | €14.60 |
| 2026-06-08 | Complete in Box | NTSC-J | €58.41 |
| 2026-06-08 | Box Only | NTSC-J | €23.37 |
| 2026-05-17 | Manual Only | NTSC-J | €14.55 |
| 2026-05-17 | Item only | NTSC-J | €25.47 |
| 2026-05-17 | Complete in Box | NTSC-J | €58.18 |
| 2026-05-17 | New (sealed) | NTSC-J | €110.39 |
Market insights
Rarity & condition
Plasma Sword 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 Plasma Sword worth?
Plasma Sword for Sega Dreamcast is currently worth €48.11 loose, €59.48 complete in box, and €112.86 factory sealed. Prices are based on real sales and update regularly on Gamevaro.
Is Plasma Sword rare?
Plasma Sword 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 Plasma Sword?
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 Plasma Sword, loose is €48.11 and CIB is €59.48 — CIB commands a premium because original boxes and manuals are fragile and often don't survive.
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