Earthworm Jim
Sega Genesis · 1994
About this game
An ordinary average earthworm named Jim goes about his normal daily life, cruising around avoiding crows and doing other general worm-like things.
Until one day, Jim is suddenly struck by a very large Ultra-high-tech-indestructible-super-space-cyber-suit.
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Through sheer luck, Jim rests safely in the neck ring of the suit.
Suddenly, the ultra-high-tech space particles of the suit begin interacting with Jim's soft wormy flesh.
A radical light-speed evolution takes place.
Jim soon realizes that he is now in control of the suit.
Earthworm Jim 2 's gameplay is similar to the first game , with Jim running and jumping through the levels.
There are five weapons more than in the original game to collect.
Characters like Princess What's-Her-Name and Psy-Crow also appear.
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 Earthworm Jim 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 | €39.36 |
| 2026-07-14 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €54.44 |
| 2026-07-14 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €284.34 |
| 2026-07-13 | Item only | PAL | €47.70 |
| 2026-07-13 | Complete in Box | PAL | €60.09 |
| 2026-07-12 | Item only | PAL | €17.04 |
| 2026-07-12 | Complete in Box | PAL | €40.07 |
| 2026-07-12 | Manual Only | PAL | €14.54 |
| 2026-07-12 | Graded New | PAL | €227.54 |
| 2026-07-12 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €3718.29 |
| 2026-07-12 | Manual Only | NTSC-U | €17.50 |
| 2026-07-12 | Box Only | NTSC-U | €14.40 |
| 2026-07-12 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €52.49 |
| 2026-07-12 | Item only | NTSC-U | €19.23 |
| 2026-07-12 | New (sealed) | PAL | €206.86 |
| 2026-07-12 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €196.49 |
| 2026-07-12 | Box Only | PAL | €16.72 |
| 2026-07-10 | New (sealed) | PAL | €206.98 |
| 2026-07-10 | Item only | NTSC-U | €19.69 |
| 2026-07-10 | Item only | PAL | €16.84 |
| 2026-07-10 | Box Only | PAL | €16.71 |
| 2026-07-10 | Manual Only | NTSC-U | €17.49 |
| 2026-07-10 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €3716.66 |
| 2026-07-10 | Graded New | PAL | €227.68 |
| 2026-07-10 | Complete in Box | PAL | €40.05 |
| 2026-07-10 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €52.47 |
| 2026-07-10 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €196.13 |
| 2026-07-10 | Box Only | NTSC-U | €14.39 |
| 2026-07-10 | Manual Only | PAL | €14.53 |
| 2026-06-18 | Box Only | PAL | €16.48 |
Market insights
Rarity & condition
Earthworm Jim 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 Earthworm Jim worth?
Earthworm Jim for Sega Genesis is currently worth €47.70 loose, €40.07 complete in box, and €206.86 factory sealed. Prices are based on real sales and update regularly on Gamevaro.
Is Earthworm Jim rare?
Earthworm Jim 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 Earthworm Jim?
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 Earthworm Jim, loose is €47.70 and CIB is €40.07 — CIB commands a premium because original boxes and manuals are fragile and often don't survive.
Is Earthworm Jim worth more in PAL or NTSC?
The PAL version of Earthworm Jim is currently worth €47.70 loose, versus €39.36 for NTSC-U. Regional price differences usually come down to print run size and regional collector demand.
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