Battle Mania
Sega Genesis · 1992
About this game
Battle Mania Daiginjou is a shoot 'em up developed and published by VIC Tokai in 1993 for the Sega Mega Drive exclusively in Japan and South Korea.
It is the sequel to Battle Mania (which was released in the US as Trouble Shooter).
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 Battle Mania 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.
Adding Battle Mania 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 GEN release dates back to 1992.
Price history
Market values by condition
NTSC-J
Recent sales
| Date | Type | Region | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-13 | Item only | NTSC-J | €35.57 |
| 2026-07-12 | Manual Only | NTSC-J | €124.99 |
| 2026-07-12 | Item only | NTSC-J | €110.49 |
| 2026-07-12 | Complete in Box | NTSC-J | €500.02 |
| 2026-07-12 | New (sealed) | NTSC-J | €1250.22 |
| 2026-07-12 | Graded New | NTSC-J | €1375.24 |
| 2026-07-12 | Box Only | NTSC-J | €199.97 |
| 2026-07-10 | Graded New | NTSC-J | €1374.64 |
| 2026-07-10 | Box Only | NTSC-J | €237.87 |
| 2026-07-10 | New (sealed) | NTSC-J | €1249.67 |
| 2026-07-10 | Manual Only | NTSC-J | €148.67 |
| 2026-07-10 | Item only | NTSC-J | €110.44 |
| 2026-07-10 | Complete in Box | NTSC-J | €499.72 |
| 2026-06-18 | Graded New | NTSC-J | €1219.46 |
| 2026-06-18 | Manual Only | NTSC-J | €123.22 |
| 2026-06-18 | Box Only | NTSC-J | €197.15 |
| 2026-06-18 | Item only | NTSC-J | €106.81 |
| 2026-06-18 | New (sealed) | NTSC-J | €1108.60 |
| 2026-06-18 | Complete in Box | NTSC-J | €492.87 |
| 2026-06-08 | Complete in Box | NTSC-J | €490.92 |
| 2026-06-08 | Manual Only | NTSC-J | €122.73 |
| 2026-06-08 | New (sealed) | NTSC-J | €1104.22 |
| 2026-06-08 | Graded New | NTSC-J | €1214.64 |
| 2026-06-08 | Box Only | NTSC-J | €196.37 |
| 2026-06-08 | Item only | NTSC-J | €106.38 |
| 2026-05-17 | Item only | NTSC-J | €105.96 |
| 2026-05-17 | Graded New | NTSC-J | €1209.86 |
| 2026-05-17 | New (sealed) | NTSC-J | €1099.87 |
| 2026-05-17 | Manual Only | NTSC-J | €120.64 |
| 2026-05-17 | Complete in Box | NTSC-J | €488.99 |
Market insights
Rarity & condition
Battle Mania 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 Battle Mania worth?
Battle Mania for Sega Genesis is currently worth €35.57 loose, €500.02 complete in box, and €1250.22 factory sealed. Prices are based on real sales and update regularly on Gamevaro.
Is Battle Mania rare?
Battle Mania 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 Battle Mania?
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 Battle Mania, loose is €35.57 and CIB is €500.02 — CIB commands a premium because original boxes and manuals are fragile and often don't survive.
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