James Pond
Sega Genesis · 1990
About this game
James Pond, also known as James Pond: Underwater Agent, is a platform video game that was developed by British video game developers Vectordean Ltd and Millennium Interactive, and published by Millennium Interactive and Electronic Arts for numerous home computers and consoles in 1990.
The character was popular and even featured in some comic books of the time, and the game was successful enough to spawn two sequels and one spin-off game.
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A nefarious supervillain named "Doctor Maybe" (a pun on the name of Dr Julius No, the villain in Dr.
No) has overtaken the ruthless megacorporation Acme Oil Co, and is not only filling the oceans with radiation and toxic waste but even threatening all the world from his underwater lair.
The protagonist of the story and player character of the game is an intelligent, mutated anthropomorphic mudskipper who is given the name "James Pond" (after the legendary spy James Bond) and hired by the British Secret Service to protect the seas and take out the bad guys in underwater areas.
He is also suave enough to seduce numerous attractive mermaids, some of whom act as double agents as is common with James Bond's love interests.
The game spoofs James Bond movies with levels mimicking their titles, with level names like "License to Bubble" (after Licence to Kill), "A View to a Spill" (after A View to a Kill), "Leak and Let Die" (after Live and Let Die) and "From Three Mile Island with Love" (after From Russia with Love).
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 James Pond 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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Market values by condition
NTSC-U
Recent sales
| Date | Type | Region | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-14 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €262.46 |
| 2026-07-14 | Sealed / New | NTSC-J | €262.46 |
| 2026-07-14 | Loose / Item only | NTSC-J | €18.81 |
| 2026-07-14 | Sealed / New | PAL | €263.59 |
| 2026-07-14 | Loose / Item only | PAL | €20.23 |
| 2026-07-14 | Boxed (CIB) | PAL | €37.20 |
| 2026-07-14 | Boxed (CIB) | NTSC-J | €30.61 |
| 2026-07-14 | Item only | NTSC-U | €18.81 |
| 2026-07-14 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €30.61 |
| 2026-07-12 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €131.22 |
| 2026-07-12 | Item only | NTSC-U | €7.17 |
| 2026-07-12 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €20.11 |
| 2026-07-12 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €62.99 |
| 2026-07-12 | Box Only | NTSC-U | €4.37 |
| 2026-07-12 | Manual Only | NTSC-U | €4.95 |
| 2026-07-10 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €131.17 |
| 2026-07-10 | Box Only | NTSC-U | €4.36 |
| 2026-07-10 | Manual Only | NTSC-U | €4.95 |
| 2026-07-10 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €20.10 |
| 2026-07-10 | Item only | NTSC-U | €7.17 |
| 2026-07-10 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €62.96 |
| 2026-06-18 | Manual Only | NTSC-U | €4.88 |
| 2026-06-18 | Box Only | NTSC-U | €4.30 |
| 2026-06-18 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €129.37 |
| 2026-06-18 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €19.86 |
| 2026-06-18 | Item only | NTSC-U | €7.38 |
| 2026-06-18 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €81.20 |
| 2026-06-17 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €129.37 |
| 2026-06-17 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €81.20 |
| 2026-06-17 | Item only | NTSC-U | €7.38 |
Market insights
Rarity & condition
Only a handful of market sales have been tracked for James Pond, 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 James Pond worth?
James Pond for Sega Genesis is currently worth €20.23 loose, €37.20 complete in box, and €263.59 factory sealed. Prices are based on real sales and update regularly on Gamevaro.
Is James Pond rare?
James Pond 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 James Pond?
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 James Pond, loose is €20.23 and CIB is €37.20 — CIB commands a premium because original boxes and manuals are fragile and often don't survive.
Is James Pond worth more in PAL or NTSC?
The PAL version of James Pond is currently worth €20.23 loose, versus €18.81 for NTSC-U. Regional price differences usually come down to print run size and regional collector demand.
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