Heavy Nova
Sega Genesis · 1992
About this game
Heavy Nova is a 1991 action game for the Sharp X68000 by Micronet.
It was ported to the Sega Mega-CD as one of the system's two launch titles (the other being Wolf Team's Sol-Feace); the Mega-CD port was not released outside Japan.
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Micronet subsequently ported it to the Sega Mega Drive for an American release in 1992.
You play as a giant mech beating up other mechs of various sizes.
A punches and B kicks.
Up rockets up for as long as the button is held; you will eventually come back down.
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 Heavy Nova 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.
Adding Heavy Nova to a Gamevaro collection takes seconds — search by title or scan the box barcode, and the app fills in cover art, release details and current pricing automatically. This GEN release dates back to 1992.
Price history
Market values by condition
NTSC-U
Recent sales
| Date | Type | Region | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-14 | Item only | NTSC-U | €14.00 |
| 2026-07-12 | Box Only | NTSC-U | €5.91 |
| 2026-07-12 | Item only | NTSC-U | €8.05 |
| 2026-07-12 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €46.37 |
| 2026-07-12 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €147.86 |
| 2026-07-12 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €18.64 |
| 2026-07-12 | Manual Only | NTSC-U | €6.90 |
| 2026-07-10 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €147.79 |
| 2026-07-10 | Box Only | NTSC-U | €5.89 |
| 2026-07-10 | Item only | NTSC-U | €8.05 |
| 2026-07-10 | Manual Only | NTSC-U | €6.87 |
| 2026-07-10 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €18.64 |
| 2026-07-10 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €46.35 |
| 2026-06-18 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €45.71 |
| 2026-06-18 | Box Only | NTSC-U | €5.81 |
| 2026-06-18 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €145.77 |
| 2026-06-18 | Manual Only | NTSC-U | €6.64 |
| 2026-06-18 | Item only | NTSC-U | €7.94 |
| 2026-06-18 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €18.38 |
| 2026-06-17 | Item only | NTSC-U | €7.94 |
| 2026-06-17 | Box Only | NTSC-U | €5.81 |
| 2026-06-17 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €145.77 |
| 2026-06-17 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €45.71 |
| 2026-06-17 | Manual Only | NTSC-U | €6.64 |
| 2026-06-17 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €18.38 |
| 2026-06-15 | Item only | NTSC-U | €7.95 |
| 2026-06-15 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €45.82 |
| 2026-06-15 | Box Only | NTSC-U | €5.83 |
| 2026-06-15 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €146.11 |
| 2026-06-15 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €18.42 |
Market insights
Rarity & condition
Heavy Nova 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 Heavy Nova worth?
Heavy Nova for Sega Genesis is currently worth €14.00 loose, €18.64 complete in box, and €46.37 factory sealed. Prices are based on real sales and update regularly on Gamevaro.
Is Heavy Nova rare?
Heavy Nova 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 Heavy Nova?
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 Heavy Nova, loose is €14.00 and CIB is €18.64 — CIB commands a premium because original boxes and manuals are fragile and often don't survive.
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