Dr. Robotnik's Mean Bean Machine
Sega Genesis · 1992
About this game
Robotnik's Mean Bean Machine is a version of Puyo Puyo with a storyline involving characters from the Sonic the Hedgehog games.
Robotnik decides to turn the citizens of Beanville into robots.
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It's up to the player to save them from their doom.
The player drops pairs of beans into the dungeons, trying to create groups of four in matching colors.
He or she must challenge Dr.
Robotnik's robots to a battle and defeat them, and eventually face the Eggman himself.
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 Dr. Robotnik's Mean Bean Machine 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 | NTSC-U | €26.25 |
| 2026-07-14 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €39.37 |
| 2026-07-13 | Item only | PAL | €31.94 |
| 2026-07-12 | Item only | PAL | €17.69 |
| 2026-07-12 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €34.99 |
| 2026-07-12 | Complete in Box | PAL | €66.81 |
| 2026-07-12 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €231.85 |
| 2026-07-12 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €664.93 |
| 2026-07-12 | Manual Only | NTSC-U | €8.99 |
| 2026-07-12 | New (sealed) | PAL | €167.10 |
| 2026-07-12 | Graded New | PAL | €183.81 |
| 2026-07-12 | Item only | NTSC-U | €16.08 |
| 2026-07-12 | Manual Only | PAL | €9.61 |
| 2026-07-12 | Box Only | NTSC-U | €8.89 |
| 2026-07-12 | Box Only | PAL | €26.70 |
| 2026-07-10 | Manual Only | NTSC-U | €8.98 |
| 2026-07-10 | Manual Only | PAL | €9.60 |
| 2026-07-10 | Box Only | NTSC-U | €8.89 |
| 2026-07-10 | New (sealed) | PAL | €167.03 |
| 2026-07-10 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €34.97 |
| 2026-07-10 | Box Only | PAL | €26.66 |
| 2026-07-10 | Item only | PAL | €17.56 |
| 2026-07-10 | Item only | NTSC-U | €16.07 |
| 2026-07-10 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €664.63 |
| 2026-07-10 | Complete in Box | PAL | €66.73 |
| 2026-07-10 | Graded New | PAL | €183.73 |
| 2026-07-10 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €231.74 |
| 2026-06-18 | New (sealed) | PAL | €160.43 |
| 2026-06-18 | Manual Only | PAL | €9.47 |
| 2026-06-18 | Item only | NTSC-U | €16.91 |
Market insights
Rarity & condition
Dr. Robotnik's Mean Bean Machine 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 Dr. Robotnik's Mean Bean Machine worth?
Dr. Robotnik's Mean Bean Machine for Sega Genesis is currently worth €31.94 loose, €66.81 complete in box, and €167.10 factory sealed. Prices are based on real sales and update regularly on Gamevaro.
Is Dr. Robotnik's Mean Bean Machine rare?
Dr. Robotnik's Mean Bean Machine 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 Dr. Robotnik's Mean Bean Machine?
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 Dr. Robotnik's Mean Bean Machine, loose is €31.94 and CIB is €66.81 — CIB commands a premium because original boxes and manuals are fragile and often don't survive.
Is Dr. Robotnik's Mean Bean Machine worth more in PAL or NTSC?
The PAL version of Dr. Robotnik's Mean Bean Machine is currently worth €31.94 loose, versus €26.25 for NTSC-U. Regional price differences usually come down to print run size and regional collector demand.
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