DJ Boy
Sega Genesis · 1990
About this game
DJ Boy, also known as DJ Kid, was designed as a standard side-scrolling beat'em up game partially based on the hip-hop culture of the U.S. cities.
What made the game unique at the time was the fact that many of the characters rode around on roller skates rather than walking or running.
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DJ Boy skates across various stages and utilizes hand-to-hand combat moves in order to defeat opponents, culminating with a battle with a boss at the end of each level.
Along the path, the player also encounters prizes, which then can be used later to purchase Power-ups from a store located at the end of each level (in the home version, the arcade simply tallied these as points).
In the console versions of the game, as another game, River City Ransom, the "prizes" consist of coins that are dropped by defeated enemies, or food items like burgers that restore health.
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 DJ Boy 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 | €28.85 |
| 2026-07-14 | Item only | PAL | €37.16 |
| 2026-07-14 | Item only | NTSC-J | €28.85 |
| 2026-07-12 | Complete in Box | PAL | €49.44 |
| 2026-07-12 | Item only | NTSC-J | €9.32 |
| 2026-07-12 | New (sealed) | NTSC-J | €94.49 |
| 2026-07-12 | Box Only | NTSC-U | €13.11 |
| 2026-07-12 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €28.36 |
| 2026-07-12 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €256.43 |
| 2026-07-12 | Manual Only | NTSC-U | €9.82 |
| 2026-07-12 | Manual Only | NTSC-J | €9.53 |
| 2026-07-12 | Manual Only | PAL | €12.59 |
| 2026-07-12 | Complete in Box | NTSC-J | €37.86 |
| 2026-07-12 | New (sealed) | PAL | €123.36 |
| 2026-07-12 | Graded New | NTSC-J | €103.94 |
| 2026-07-12 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €70.87 |
| 2026-07-12 | Graded New | PAL | €135.70 |
| 2026-07-12 | Box Only | PAL | €20.14 |
| 2026-07-12 | Item only | NTSC-U | €10.12 |
| 2026-07-12 | Item only | PAL | €13.95 |
| 2026-07-12 | Box Only | NTSC-J | €15.24 |
| 2026-07-10 | Manual Only | NTSC-J | €9.52 |
| 2026-07-10 | New (sealed) | PAL | €123.31 |
| 2026-07-10 | New (sealed) | NTSC-J | €94.45 |
| 2026-07-10 | Box Only | PAL | €20.13 |
| 2026-07-10 | Manual Only | PAL | €12.58 |
| 2026-07-10 | Item only | NTSC-U | €10.12 |
| 2026-07-10 | Box Only | NTSC-J | €15.23 |
| 2026-07-10 | Item only | NTSC-J | €9.31 |
| 2026-07-10 | Item only | PAL | €13.95 |
Market insights
Rarity & condition
DJ Boy 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 DJ Boy worth?
DJ Boy for Sega Genesis is currently worth €37.16 loose, €49.44 complete in box, and €123.36 factory sealed. Prices are based on real sales and update regularly on Gamevaro.
Is DJ Boy rare?
DJ Boy 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 DJ Boy?
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 DJ Boy, loose is €37.16 and CIB is €49.44 — CIB commands a premium because original boxes and manuals are fragile and often don't survive.
Is DJ Boy worth more in PAL or NTSC?
The PAL version of DJ Boy is currently worth €37.16 loose, versus €28.85 for NTSC-U. Regional price differences usually come down to print run size and regional collector demand.
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