Jimmy White's 'Whirlwind' Snooker
Sega Genesis · 1991
About this game
Jimmy White's 'Whirlwind' Snooker is a computer game by veteran programmer Archer MacLean, released by Virgin Games in 1991 for the Commodore Amiga.
'Whirlwind' Snooker is a highly realistic snooker simulator.
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Although the game was not the first to simulate snooker (or pool) in 3D, it made full use of the processing power and graphics capabilities of 16-bit home computers and was praised for its then ground-breaking realism and easy-to-use interface.
Many remarked that the game was the closest thing to being on a real snooker table which existed at the time, and it could be used by a player to refine real-life snooker skills.
Despite being an accurate and serious simulation of the sport, MacLean's irreverent sense of humour was prominent throughout.
The sound effect used for a successful pot was a resounding "pop" and numerous animations provided comic relief should a player take more than a few seconds to shoot.
Balls would sprout eyeballs and arms, making faces at the player or holding up signs that read "Get on with it!" and such.
The game was followed by Archer MacLean's Pool in 1992 and Jimmy White's 2: Cueball in 1999.
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 Jimmy White's 'Whirlwind' Snooker 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-12 | Item only | PAL | €4.56 |
| 2026-07-12 | Complete in Box | PAL | €12.20 |
| 2026-07-12 | New (sealed) | PAL | €30.62 |
| 2026-07-12 | Graded New | PAL | €33.68 |
| 2026-07-12 | Box Only | PAL | €2.34 |
| 2026-07-12 | Manual Only | PAL | €2.96 |
| 2026-07-10 | Box Only | PAL | €2.34 |
| 2026-07-10 | Manual Only | PAL | €2.96 |
| 2026-07-10 | Item only | PAL | €4.56 |
| 2026-07-10 | New (sealed) | PAL | €30.61 |
| 2026-07-10 | Graded New | PAL | €33.67 |
| 2026-07-10 | Complete in Box | PAL | €12.20 |
| 2026-06-18 | Graded New | PAL | €32.26 |
| 2026-06-18 | Box Only | PAL | €2.31 |
| 2026-06-18 | Item only | PAL | €3.63 |
| 2026-06-18 | New (sealed) | PAL | €29.33 |
| 2026-06-18 | Complete in Box | PAL | €11.64 |
| 2026-06-18 | Manual Only | PAL | €3.11 |
| 2026-06-08 | Graded New | PAL | €34.02 |
| 2026-06-08 | Complete in Box | PAL | €12.37 |
| 2026-06-08 | New (sealed) | PAL | €30.93 |
| 2026-06-08 | Manual Only | PAL | €3.00 |
| 2026-06-08 | Box Only | PAL | €2.30 |
| 2026-06-08 | Item only | PAL | €3.62 |
| 2026-05-17 | Box Only | PAL | €2.29 |
| 2026-05-17 | New (sealed) | PAL | €27.38 |
| 2026-05-17 | Complete in Box | PAL | €10.99 |
| 2026-05-17 | Manual Only | PAL | €2.75 |
| 2026-05-17 | Graded New | PAL | €30.12 |
| 2026-05-17 | Item only | PAL | €4.64 |
Market insights
Rarity & condition
Jimmy White's 'Whirlwind' Snooker 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 Jimmy White's 'Whirlwind' Snooker worth?
Gamevaro hasn't tracked a market sale for Jimmy White's 'Whirlwind' Snooker (Sega Genesis) yet, so no current value is available. Prices are sourced from real marketplace sales, and this page will update automatically once sales data comes in.
Is Jimmy White's 'Whirlwind' Snooker rare?
Jimmy White's 'Whirlwind' Snooker 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 Jimmy White's 'Whirlwind' Snooker?
Loose means cartridge or disc only, CIB (complete in box) includes the original box and manual, and sealed means factory-sealed and never opened. These are tracked as separate market values because the price gap between them can be significant, especially for older releases.
