After Burner II
Sega Genesis · 1987
About this game
This is a remake of SEGA 's dogfighting arcade hit After Burner II made for the AGES 2500 series of budget anniversary re-releases.
The game places you in the cockpit of a Tomcat fighter viewed from a 3rd-person perspective and takes you through a series of stages filled with waves and waves of enemies.
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The game was notorious in its original incarnation for its fast arcade gameplay, and the remake aims to keep the same general arcadey feel while updating the graphics with polygonal models and remastered sounds.
Additionally, the game comes with an "arrange" mode that changes the stages and enemies somewhat and allows you to choose whether to play in the classic Tomcat, a Harrier, an A-10 Thunderbolt and even an F-117 stealth fighter.
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 II 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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Price history
Market values by condition
PAL
NTSC-U
NTSC-J
Recent sales
| Date | Type | Region | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-14 | Item only | NTSC-J | €20.53 |
| 2026-07-14 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €24.93 |
| 2026-07-14 | Item only | PAL | €24.19 |
| 2026-07-14 | Item only | NTSC-U | €20.53 |
| 2026-07-14 | Complete in Box | NTSC-J | €24.93 |
| 2026-07-12 | Manual Only | NTSC-J | €10.69 |
| 2026-07-12 | Item only | NTSC-U | €9.47 |
| 2026-07-12 | New (sealed) | PAL | €60.37 |
| 2026-07-12 | Box Only | PAL | €10.67 |
| 2026-07-12 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €832.86 |
| 2026-07-12 | Item only | NTSC-J | €7.31 |
| 2026-07-12 | New (sealed) | NTSC-J | €65.62 |
| 2026-07-12 | Box Only | NTSC-U | €9.14 |
| 2026-07-12 | Item only | PAL | €10.73 |
| 2026-07-12 | Graded New | NTSC-J | €72.18 |
| 2026-07-12 | Manual Only | PAL | €6.27 |
| 2026-07-12 | Graded New | PAL | €66.40 |
| 2026-07-12 | Complete in Box | NTSC-J | €26.25 |
| 2026-07-12 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €20.59 |
| 2026-07-12 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €587.59 |
| 2026-07-12 | Complete in Box | PAL | €24.27 |
| 2026-07-12 | Box Only | NTSC-J | €11.81 |
| 2026-07-12 | Manual Only | NTSC-U | €8.29 |
| 2026-07-10 | Manual Only | PAL | €6.27 |
| 2026-07-10 | Manual Only | NTSC-J | €10.69 |
| 2026-07-10 | Item only | PAL | €10.72 |
| 2026-07-10 | Box Only | NTSC-J | €11.81 |
| 2026-07-10 | New (sealed) | PAL | €60.34 |
| 2026-07-10 | New (sealed) | NTSC-J | €65.59 |
| 2026-07-10 | Complete in Box | PAL | €24.26 |
Market insights
Rarity & condition
After Burner II 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 After Burner II worth?
After Burner II for Sega Genesis is currently worth €24.19 loose, €24.27 complete in box, and €60.37 factory sealed. Prices are based on real sales and update regularly on Gamevaro.
Is After Burner II rare?
After Burner II 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 After Burner II?
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 After Burner II, loose is €24.19 and CIB is €24.27 — CIB commands a premium because original boxes and manuals are fragile and often don't survive.
Is After Burner II worth more in PAL or NTSC?
The PAL version of After Burner II is currently worth €24.19 loose, versus €20.53 for NTSC-U. Regional price differences usually come down to print run size and regional collector demand.
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