Duke Nukem 3D
Sega Genesis · 1998
About this game
Aliens have landed in futuristic Los Angeles and it's up to the Duke to bring the pain and show them the door.
After the initial entries of side-scrolling platform games, Duke Nukem 3D introduces a first-person perspective to the series and turns the game into a full-fledged shooter with 2.5D graphics.
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Duke's arsenal includes pistols, pipe bombs, laser trip mines, Nordenfelt guns, a chain gun and various rocket launchers, but also his mighty foot to kick enemies.
The game sports a high level of interactivity.
Many objects in the environment can be broken or interacted with, such as pool tables, arcade machines, glass, light switches and security cameras.
The protagonist is also able to hand strippers dollars to have them remove their top.
The main character regularly delivers commentary on the events through one-liners.
There are twenty-eight levels, divided over three episodes, set in locations such as streets, a church, a space station, a Japanese villa, a football field and many modern environments.
Enemies mainly include aliens, mutated humans and members of the police force that have been turned into Pig Cops.
Next to weapons, Duke also has access to medikits, steroids to enhance his speed, night vision, protective boots, a hologram known as the "holoduke", and a jetpack to reach higher areas.
Most of the gameplay is action-oriented, but there is also an amount of puzzles needed to progress or access secret areas.
The game includes network play through the IPX protocol, for deathmatch and cooperative games.
While the port for the Sega Saturn features, among other things, a new secret level called Area 51, the Sony PlayStation version adds a whole new 7 level long episode called Plug 'N' Pray with new enemies and rearranged music.
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 Duke Nukem 3D 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
Recent sales
| Date | Type | Region | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-14 | Item only | PAL | €74.42 |
| 2026-07-12 | Graded New | PAL | €1660.11 |
| 2026-07-12 | New (sealed) | PAL | €1509.19 |
| 2026-07-12 | Complete in Box | PAL | €603.69 |
| 2026-07-12 | Manual Only | PAL | €151.72 |
| 2026-07-12 | Box Only | PAL | €242.76 |
| 2026-07-10 | Graded New | PAL | €1659.38 |
| 2026-07-10 | Complete in Box | PAL | €603.43 |
| 2026-07-10 | New (sealed) | PAL | €1508.53 |
| 2026-07-10 | Box Only | PAL | €242.65 |
| 2026-07-10 | Manual Only | PAL | €151.66 |
| 2026-06-18 | Manual Only | PAL | €151.25 |
| 2026-06-18 | Complete in Box | PAL | €601.59 |
| 2026-06-18 | Graded New | PAL | €1654.65 |
| 2026-06-18 | Box Only | PAL | €242.00 |
| 2026-06-18 | New (sealed) | PAL | €1504.23 |
| 2026-06-08 | New (sealed) | PAL | €1506.87 |
| 2026-06-08 | Complete in Box | PAL | €602.60 |
| 2026-06-08 | Graded New | PAL | €1657.56 |
| 2026-06-08 | Manual Only | PAL | €151.51 |
| 2026-06-08 | Box Only | PAL | €242.41 |
| 2026-05-17 | Box Only | PAL | €244.02 |
| 2026-05-17 | Item only | PAL | €305.03 |
| 2026-05-17 | Manual Only | PAL | €152.52 |
| 2026-05-17 | Graded New | PAL | €1668.92 |
| 2026-05-17 | Complete in Box | PAL | €607.01 |
| 2026-05-17 | New (sealed) | PAL | €1517.20 |
Market insights
Rarity & condition
Only a handful of market sales have been tracked for Duke Nukem 3D, suggesting it doesn't trade hands very often — a sign of relative scarcity compared to more common Sega Genesis titles.
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 Duke Nukem 3D worth?
Duke Nukem 3D for Sega Genesis is currently worth €74.42 loose, €603.69 complete in box, and €1509.19 factory sealed. Prices are based on real sales and update regularly on Gamevaro.
Is Duke Nukem 3D rare?
Duke Nukem 3D has only a handful of tracked market sales, suggesting relative scarcity compared to more common Sega Genesis titles.
What's the difference between loose, CIB and sealed for Duke Nukem 3D?
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 Duke Nukem 3D, loose is €74.42 and CIB is €603.69 — CIB commands a premium because original boxes and manuals are fragile and often don't survive.
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