Alex Kidd in the Enchanted Castle
Sega Genesis · 1989
About this game
Alex Kidd, resident of planet Aries, is the king's brother.
One day he comes across a rumor that his long lost father, King Thor, is alive and somewhere on the planet Paperock.
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Of course he immediately travels to said planet to find his father.
Alex Kidd in the Enchanted Castle offers standard platforming action in which Alex explores side-scrolling levels and has to avoid touching enemies.
He has two standard attacks to his disposal: punching enemies on the ground and kicking them in the air.
He also uses items to make his life easier, e.g. a pedicopter with a gun, a pogo-stick for reaching higher ground or an invulnerability cloak.
After usage Alex puts those items into his inventory but he loses the active item when dying.
Coins are acquired from defeated enemies or treasure chests.
Just like in Alex Kidd in Miracle World , the mini game Janken, also known as rock-paper-scissors, plays an important role: bosses are not defeated by shooting but by beating them in this game of chance.
New in comparison to the predecessor is that Janken also needs to be played to purchase items in shops: After paying for the item it is only given to Alex if he wins the mini game.
The result of failure is death.
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 Alex Kidd in the Enchanted Castle 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-U | €24.01 |
| 2026-07-14 | Item only | PAL | €26.58 |
| 2026-07-14 | Item only | NTSC-J | €24.01 |
| 2026-07-12 | Complete in Box | PAL | €18.81 |
| 2026-07-12 | Item only | NTSC-J | €8.49 |
| 2026-07-12 | New (sealed) | NTSC-J | €102.36 |
| 2026-07-12 | Box Only | NTSC-U | €13.53 |
| 2026-07-12 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €28.07 |
| 2026-07-12 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €3718.29 |
| 2026-07-12 | Manual Only | NTSC-U | €10.70 |
| 2026-07-12 | Manual Only | NTSC-J | €10.25 |
| 2026-07-12 | Manual Only | PAL | €10.00 |
| 2026-07-12 | Complete in Box | NTSC-J | €41.01 |
| 2026-07-12 | New (sealed) | PAL | €48.17 |
| 2026-07-12 | Graded New | NTSC-J | €112.60 |
| 2026-07-12 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €69.99 |
| 2026-07-12 | Graded New | PAL | €52.99 |
| 2026-07-12 | Box Only | PAL | €1.42 |
| 2026-07-12 | Item only | NTSC-U | €13.46 |
| 2026-07-12 | Item only | PAL | €8.06 |
| 2026-07-12 | Box Only | NTSC-J | €16.40 |
| 2026-07-10 | Manual Only | NTSC-J | €10.25 |
| 2026-07-10 | New (sealed) | PAL | €48.15 |
| 2026-07-10 | New (sealed) | NTSC-J | €102.32 |
| 2026-07-10 | Box Only | PAL | €1.42 |
| 2026-07-10 | Manual Only | PAL | €10.00 |
| 2026-07-10 | Item only | NTSC-U | €13.45 |
| 2026-07-10 | Box Only | NTSC-J | €16.40 |
| 2026-07-10 | Item only | NTSC-J | €8.48 |
| 2026-07-10 | Item only | PAL | €8.05 |
Market insights
Rarity & condition
Alex Kidd in the Enchanted Castle 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 Alex Kidd in the Enchanted Castle worth?
Alex Kidd in the Enchanted Castle for Sega Genesis is currently worth €26.58 loose, €18.81 complete in box, and €48.17 factory sealed. Prices are based on real sales and update regularly on Gamevaro.
Is Alex Kidd in the Enchanted Castle rare?
Alex Kidd in the Enchanted Castle 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 Alex Kidd in the Enchanted Castle?
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 Alex Kidd in the Enchanted Castle, loose is €26.58 and CIB is €18.81 — CIB commands a premium because original boxes and manuals are fragile and often don't survive.
Is Alex Kidd in the Enchanted Castle worth more in PAL or NTSC?
The PAL version of Alex Kidd in the Enchanted Castle is currently worth €26.58 loose, versus €24.01 for NTSC-U. Regional price differences usually come down to print run size and regional collector demand.
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