Tech Romancer
Sega Dreamcast · 1998
About this game
Tech Romancer is a 1998 3D fighting arcade game by Capcom that draws heavily from the various subgenres of mecha anime.
It has been ported to the Dreamcast console.
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The player controls a giant robot which is used to fight another robot in one-on-one combat.
Studio Nue (the animation studio responsible for the mechanical designs for many anime series including The Super Dimension Fortress Macross, Gunbuster, and Mobile Suit Gundam 0083: Stardust Memory) designed the robots in this game.
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 Tech Romancer 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 Tech Romancer 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 1998.
Price history
Market values by condition
PAL
NTSC-U
NTSC-J
Recent sales
| Date | Type | Region | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-14 | Item only | NTSC-U | €98.89 |
| 2026-07-14 | Item only | PAL | €120.09 |
| 2026-07-14 | Item only | NTSC-J | €98.89 |
| 2026-07-12 | Complete in Box | PAL | €70.98 |
| 2026-07-12 | Item only | NTSC-J | €49.25 |
| 2026-07-12 | New (sealed) | NTSC-J | €122.48 |
| 2026-07-12 | Box Only | NTSC-U | €69.98 |
| 2026-07-12 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €134.95 |
| 2026-07-12 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €376.35 |
| 2026-07-12 | Manual Only | NTSC-U | €31.08 |
| 2026-07-12 | Manual Only | NTSC-J | €16.41 |
| 2026-07-12 | Manual Only | PAL | €12.48 |
| 2026-07-12 | Complete in Box | NTSC-J | €64.40 |
| 2026-07-12 | New (sealed) | PAL | €100.00 |
| 2026-07-12 | Graded New | NTSC-J | €134.73 |
| 2026-07-12 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €169.08 |
| 2026-07-12 | Graded New | PAL | €110.00 |
| 2026-07-12 | Box Only | PAL | €28.39 |
| 2026-07-12 | Item only | NTSC-U | €69.99 |
| 2026-07-12 | Item only | PAL | €34.21 |
| 2026-07-12 | Box Only | NTSC-J | €26.26 |
| 2026-07-10 | Manual Only | NTSC-J | €16.41 |
| 2026-07-10 | New (sealed) | PAL | €99.96 |
| 2026-07-10 | New (sealed) | NTSC-J | €122.43 |
| 2026-07-10 | Box Only | PAL | €28.38 |
| 2026-07-10 | Manual Only | PAL | €12.47 |
| 2026-07-10 | Item only | NTSC-U | €69.96 |
| 2026-07-10 | Box Only | NTSC-J | €26.25 |
| 2026-07-10 | Item only | NTSC-J | €49.23 |
| 2026-07-10 | Item only | PAL | €34.19 |
Market insights
Rarity & condition
Tech Romancer 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 Tech Romancer worth?
Tech Romancer for Sega Dreamcast is currently worth €120.09 loose, €70.98 complete in box, and €100.00 factory sealed. Prices are based on real sales and update regularly on Gamevaro.
Is Tech Romancer rare?
Tech Romancer 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 Tech Romancer?
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 Tech Romancer, loose is €120.09 and CIB is €70.98 — CIB commands a premium because original boxes and manuals are fragile and often don't survive.
Is Tech Romancer worth more in PAL or NTSC?
The PAL version of Tech Romancer is currently worth €120.09 loose, versus €98.89 for NTSC-U. Regional price differences usually come down to print run size and regional collector demand.
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