Bulls vs. Lakers and the NBA Playoffs
Sega Genesis · 1991
About this game
Bulls vs Lakers and the NBA Playoffs is a basketball video game developed by Electronic Arts and released in 1992 exclusively for the Sega Mega Drive.
The game is the sequel to Lakers versus Celtics.
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The game's name refers to the previous season's NBA championship series, the 1991 NBA Finals matchup between the Chicago Bulls and Los Angeles Lakers.
It is the second game in the NBA Playoffs series of games.
Although there is no SNES version for Bulls vs Lakers, the SNES (and first) version of Bulls vs.
Blazers was heavily based on Bulls vs Lakers, with the later Mega Drive version introducing a few changes from this.
Bulls vs Lakers introduced a television broadcast-style presentation with a fictional television network, "EASN", the Electronic Arts Sports Network.
It was the first team basketball game to feature an in-game instant replay feature.
Bing Gordon, the Chief Creative Officer of Electronic Arts, was featured as the game announcer.
This was also the first game to depict NBA team logos on the courts.
The game can be played in various ways: players could play against each other, or against the computer.
Games against the computer were divided into two modes, "Exhibition" or "Playoffs".
Players could pick from one of the 16 teams that competed in the 1991 NBA Playoffs.
Rosters featured many top NBA stars of the time, including Michael Jordan.
Games could be configured for 2, 5, 8 or 12 minute quarters.
New to the series is a star underneath the player to let users easily know which player they are controlling.
MegaTech said that the game had impressive graphics and atmosphere, but that it did not play as fast as David Robinson's Supreme Court.
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 Bulls vs. Lakers and the NBA Playoffs 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
Recent sales
| Date | Type | Region | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-14 | Item only | PAL | €8.12 |
| 2026-07-13 | Item only | NTSC-U | €6.73 |
| 2026-07-13 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €5.81 |
| 2026-07-12 | Graded New | PAL | €107.23 |
| 2026-07-12 | Manual Only | PAL | €7.09 |
| 2026-07-12 | Item only | PAL | €7.84 |
| 2026-07-12 | Manual Only | NTSC-U | €5.72 |
| 2026-07-12 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €140.01 |
| 2026-07-12 | Box Only | PAL | €11.34 |
| 2026-07-12 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €154.01 |
| 2026-07-12 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €8.07 |
| 2026-07-12 | Complete in Box | PAL | €28.36 |
| 2026-07-12 | New (sealed) | PAL | €97.48 |
| 2026-07-12 | Box Only | NTSC-U | €5.24 |
| 2026-07-12 | Item only | NTSC-U | €3.48 |
| 2026-07-10 | Item only | PAL | €7.84 |
| 2026-07-10 | Manual Only | PAL | €7.08 |
| 2026-07-10 | New (sealed) | PAL | €97.44 |
| 2026-07-10 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €139.95 |
| 2026-07-10 | Box Only | PAL | €11.33 |
| 2026-07-10 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €8.06 |
| 2026-07-10 | Manual Only | NTSC-U | €5.72 |
| 2026-07-10 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €153.94 |
| 2026-07-10 | Box Only | NTSC-U | €5.24 |
| 2026-07-10 | Graded New | PAL | €107.18 |
| 2026-07-10 | Complete in Box | PAL | €28.34 |
| 2026-07-10 | Item only | NTSC-U | €3.48 |
| 2026-06-18 | Manual Only | PAL | €7.04 |
| 2026-06-18 | New (sealed) | PAL | €96.10 |
| 2026-06-18 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €9.38 |
Market insights
Rarity & condition
Bulls vs. Lakers and the NBA Playoffs 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 Bulls vs. Lakers and the NBA Playoffs worth?
Bulls vs. Lakers and the NBA Playoffs for Sega Genesis is currently worth €8.12 loose, €28.36 complete in box, and €97.48 factory sealed. Prices are based on real sales and update regularly on Gamevaro.
Is Bulls vs. Lakers and the NBA Playoffs rare?
Bulls vs. Lakers and the NBA Playoffs 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 Bulls vs. Lakers and the NBA Playoffs?
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 Bulls vs. Lakers and the NBA Playoffs, loose is €8.12 and CIB is €28.36 — CIB commands a premium because original boxes and manuals are fragile and often don't survive.
Is Bulls vs. Lakers and the NBA Playoffs worth more in PAL or NTSC?
The PAL version of Bulls vs. Lakers and the NBA Playoffs is currently worth €8.12 loose, versus €6.73 for NTSC-U. Regional price differences usually come down to print run size and regional collector demand.
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