Cyberball
Sega Genesis · 1990
About this game
After American Football players started cheating by using bionic parts, the game was forced to change its rules.
By 2022, the game was played not by humans, but two teams of seven robots.
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To spice things up, the usual pig skin ball was replaced with a 350 pound bomb.
Cyberball brings this fast and furious action to life.
Gameplay is essentially the same as the real sport, although the 'downs' are replaced by the bomb's heat gradually increasing towards 'critical'.
After this it will explode and possession will be swapped.
This is prevented when you cross the 50-yard line, lose possession or score a touchdown, in which cases it resets to 'cool'.
Field goals and punts are not featured - the only kick is the initial kick-off you receive.
Control passes from the quarterback (thrower) to the intended catcher as soon as a pass is released.
The two-player game is co-operative - on offense one player passes and the other receives.
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 Cyberball 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 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €14.87 |
| 2026-07-14 | Item only | NTSC-U | €9.71 |
| 2026-07-14 | Complete in Box | NTSC-J | €14.87 |
| 2026-07-14 | Item only | NTSC-J | €9.71 |
| 2026-07-13 | Item only | PAL | €11.65 |
| 2026-07-12 | Complete in Box | PAL | €19.39 |
| 2026-07-12 | Manual Only | NTSC-U | €10.85 |
| 2026-07-12 | Item only | NTSC-U | €6.13 |
| 2026-07-12 | Graded New | PAL | €59.89 |
| 2026-07-12 | Item only | NTSC-J | €5.88 |
| 2026-07-12 | Box Only | NTSC-U | €4.80 |
| 2026-07-12 | Manual Only | PAL | €2.29 |
| 2026-07-12 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €90.55 |
| 2026-07-12 | Box Only | NTSC-J | €6.59 |
| 2026-07-12 | Item only | PAL | €7.07 |
| 2026-07-12 | Box Only | PAL | €7.75 |
| 2026-07-12 | New (sealed) | NTSC-J | €41.12 |
| 2026-07-12 | Manual Only | NTSC-J | €4.12 |
| 2026-07-12 | New (sealed) | PAL | €54.44 |
| 2026-07-12 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €16.30 |
| 2026-07-12 | Graded New | NTSC-J | €45.23 |
| 2026-07-12 | Complete in Box | NTSC-J | €16.47 |
| 2026-07-12 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €236.09 |
| 2026-07-10 | New (sealed) | NTSC-J | €41.10 |
| 2026-07-10 | Item only | NTSC-J | €5.88 |
| 2026-07-10 | New (sealed) | PAL | €54.42 |
| 2026-07-10 | Box Only | NTSC-J | €6.59 |
| 2026-07-10 | Item only | PAL | €7.07 |
| 2026-07-10 | Manual Only | NTSC-J | €4.12 |
| 2026-07-10 | Manual Only | PAL | €2.29 |
Market insights
Rarity & condition
Cyberball 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 Cyberball worth?
Cyberball for Sega Genesis is currently worth €11.65 loose, €19.39 complete in box, and €54.44 factory sealed. Prices are based on real sales and update regularly on Gamevaro.
Is Cyberball rare?
Cyberball 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 Cyberball?
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 Cyberball, loose is €11.65 and CIB is €19.39 — CIB commands a premium because original boxes and manuals are fragile and often don't survive.
Is Cyberball worth more in PAL or NTSC?
The PAL version of Cyberball is currently worth €11.65 loose, versus €9.71 for NTSC-U. Regional price differences usually come down to print run size and regional collector demand.
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