Virtua Striker
Sega Dreamcast · 1994
About this game
Virtua Striker is the first game in Sega's series of arcade football games.
Similar to other football games of its time it is played from a side view but this one differs in being the first to use three dimensional texture mapped graphics.
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The game is played with a stick and three buttons: one for shooting, one for passing short and one for passing long.
Holding down the shoot button accumulates power while pressing quickly leads to a direct shot.
When in a wide position the long pass button is used to make crosses.
While defending the short pass button is used to do sliding tackles.
The game contains eighteen national teams and can be played in single matches by two players or in a tournament against computer controlled opponents.
The tournament is a cup that consists of four rounds and it's necessary to win each match to advance.
By default draws lead to game over but an option exists to end games with a penalty shootout.
None of the footballers have names in the game but some of them resembles real life international stars of the time such as Ruud Gullit and Carlos Valderrama.
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 Virtua Striker 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.
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Market values by condition
PAL
NTSC-U
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Recent sales
| Date | Type | Region | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-14 | Loose / Item only | PAL | €21.34 |
| 2026-07-14 | Loose / Item only | NTSC-U | €17.49 |
| 2026-07-14 | Loose / Item only | NTSC-J | €17.49 |
Market insights
Rarity & condition
Only a handful of market sales have been tracked for Virtua Striker, suggesting it doesn't trade hands very often — a sign of relative scarcity compared to more common Sega Dreamcast 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 Virtua Striker worth?
Virtua Striker for Sega Dreamcast is currently worth €21.34 loose. Prices are based on real sales and update regularly on Gamevaro.
Is Virtua Striker rare?
Virtua Striker has only a handful of tracked market sales, suggesting relative scarcity compared to more common Sega Dreamcast titles.
What's the difference between loose, CIB and sealed for Virtua Striker?
Loose means cartridge or disc only, CIB (complete in box) includes the original box and manual, and sealed means factory-sealed and never opened. These are tracked as separate market values because the price gap between them can be significant, especially for older releases.
Is Virtua Striker worth more in PAL or NTSC?
The PAL version of Virtua Striker is currently worth €21.34 loose, versus €17.49 for NTSC-U. Regional price differences usually come down to print run size and regional collector demand.
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