After Burner
Sega Genesis · 1987
About this game
After Burner II is an updated re-release of After Burner .
Besides extra levels, a few new enemies, a few touches at the soundtrack and more disposable missiles, the biggest addition is the ability to slow down or speed up manually.
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The rest of the gameplay remains identical.
Despite being called After Burner , most ports to home computers and consoles are based on this version.
The NES, Amiga and Commodore 64 received two different ports with significant technical differences.
This entry documents the original ports and the second ones can be found under the following entries: NES and Amiga / C64 .
About Sega Genesis
Known as the Mega Drive outside North America, the Sega Genesis (1988/1989) was Sega's most successful console and Sonic the Hedgehog's original home, fueling the "console wars" era against Nintendo's SNES. Genesis cartridge collecting is well-established: common sports and platformer titles are affordable, while sports-license and later-era games with smaller print runs can carry a meaningful premium.
Gamevaro tracks After Burner for Sega Genesis 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
Recent sales
| Date | Type | Region | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-14 | Loose / Item only | PAL | €23.38 |
| 2026-07-14 | Loose / Item only | NTSC-J | €21.87 |
| 2026-07-14 | Boxed (CIB) | NTSC-J | €24.93 |
| 2026-07-13 | Loose / Item only | NTSC-U | €21.86 |
| 2026-07-13 | Boxed (CIB) | NTSC-U | €24.93 |
Market insights
Rarity & condition
Only a handful of market sales have been tracked for After Burner, suggesting it doesn't trade hands very often — a sign of relative scarcity compared to more common Sega Genesis 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 After Burner worth?
After Burner for Sega Genesis is currently worth €23.38 loose. Prices are based on real sales and update regularly on Gamevaro.
Is After Burner rare?
After Burner has only a handful of tracked market sales, suggesting relative scarcity compared to more common Sega Genesis titles.
What's the difference between loose, CIB and sealed for After Burner?
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 After Burner worth more in PAL or NTSC?
The PAL version of After Burner is currently worth €23.38 loose, versus €21.86 for NTSC-U. Regional price differences usually come down to print run size and regional collector demand.
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