Castle of Illusion
Sega Genesis · 1990
About this game
Castle of Illusion Starring Mickey Mouse is a remake of the Genesis game of the same name .
Mickey and Minnie are out for a picnic when Minnie is kidnapped by the witch Mizrabel.
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Now Mickey has to travel through five worlds in order to rescue her.
This is a side-scrolling platformer in which Mickey jumps over obstacles and evades enemies in order to stay alive.
While the majority of the game is spent in a traditional 2D view, for some sections (e.g. bosses or certain puzzles) it switches to an 3D environment.
Mickey can defeat enemies by hopping on them or using projectiles he picks up on the way.
The levels are loosely based on the old ones but feature various level design differences, new setpieces and enhanced boss fights.
Besides beating the game, players can explore the levels for secrets (unlock additional costumes) or tackle the levels in time-attack mode.
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 Castle of Illusion 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 | €47.84 |
| 2026-07-14 | Item only | NTSC-U | €39.37 |
| 2026-07-12 | New (sealed) | PAL | €84.16 |
| 2026-07-12 | Complete in Box | PAL | €23.82 |
| 2026-07-12 | Item only | PAL | €10.22 |
| 2026-07-12 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €47.94 |
| 2026-07-12 | Box Only | PAL | €5.09 |
| 2026-07-12 | Item only | NTSC-U | €21.92 |
| 2026-07-12 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €4477.25 |
| 2026-07-12 | Box Only | NTSC-U | €13.96 |
| 2026-07-12 | Manual Only | NTSC-U | €15.74 |
| 2026-07-12 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €235.10 |
| 2026-07-12 | Manual Only | PAL | €7.61 |
| 2026-07-12 | Graded New | PAL | €92.58 |
| 2026-07-10 | Item only | PAL | €10.21 |
| 2026-07-10 | New (sealed) | PAL | €84.13 |
| 2026-07-10 | Manual Only | PAL | €7.61 |
| 2026-07-10 | Box Only | PAL | €5.09 |
| 2026-07-10 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €45.28 |
| 2026-07-10 | Box Only | NTSC-U | €13.96 |
| 2026-07-10 | Graded New | PAL | €92.54 |
| 2026-07-10 | Complete in Box | PAL | €23.81 |
| 2026-07-10 | Item only | NTSC-U | €21.88 |
| 2026-07-10 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €235.07 |
| 2026-07-10 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €4475.29 |
| 2026-07-10 | Manual Only | NTSC-U | €15.73 |
| 2026-06-18 | Manual Only | PAL | €7.50 |
| 2026-06-18 | New (sealed) | PAL | €82.97 |
| 2026-06-18 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €44.77 |
| 2026-06-18 | Box Only | PAL | €4.67 |
Market insights
Rarity & condition
Castle of Illusion 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 Castle of Illusion worth?
Castle of Illusion for Sega Genesis is currently worth €47.84 loose, €23.82 complete in box, and €84.16 factory sealed. Prices are based on real sales and update regularly on Gamevaro.
Is Castle of Illusion rare?
Castle of Illusion 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 Castle of Illusion?
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 Castle of Illusion, loose is €47.84 and CIB is €23.82 — CIB commands a premium because original boxes and manuals are fragile and often don't survive.
Is Castle of Illusion worth more in PAL or NTSC?
The PAL version of Castle of Illusion is currently worth €47.84 loose, versus €39.37 for NTSC-U. Regional price differences usually come down to print run size and regional collector demand.
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