Mortal Kombat 3
Sega Genesis · 1995
About this game
The Earthrealm is no more.
In order to revive his Queen Sindel, the emperor Shao Kahn used the Outworld Tournament from Mortal Kombat 2 as a diversion while his Shadow Priests revive his fallen Queen on Earth.
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Once enacted, the dimensional bridge between the two realms connects, allowing Kahn's extermination squads to invade and destroy Earth, and enslave the population's souls.
A small team of Raiden's "Chosen Warriors" survives the attack: Mortal Kombat champion Liu Kang and his ally Kung Lao, Special Forces agents Sonya Blade and Jax, the shaman Nightwolf, the riot cop Stryker, the nomadic Kabal, and former Lin Kuei warrior Sub-Zero, who has gone rogue from his clan.
Facing the warriors are the mercenary Kano, cyber-ninjas Smoke, Sektor and Cyrax, Sheeva, a female Shokan, the sorcerer Shang Tsung, and Queen Sindel herself.
Mortal Kombat 3 brings new elements to the 2D fighting series: multi-level playfields, "Dial-A-Combo" attacks, a "Run" button to speed up the battles, and "Vs." codes, which unlock new powers and abilities once both players enter a code sequence in pre-match-up screens.
Also included are more stage fatalities and finishing moves as each warrior attempts to go one-on-one with the Centaurian enforcer Motaro, and Shao Kahn himself.
Mortal Kombat 3 is the last traditional one-on-one fighting game in the series to feature motion-captured digitized graphics for its kombatants, and introduces online network play to the PC version.
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 Mortal Kombat 3 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 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €21.53 |
| 2026-07-14 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €371.83 |
| 2026-07-14 | Item only | PAL | €26.53 |
| 2026-07-14 | Complete in Box | PAL | €26.05 |
| 2026-07-14 | Item only | NTSC-U | €23.58 |
| 2026-07-12 | Manual Only | NTSC-U | €7.86 |
| 2026-07-12 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €876.14 |
| 2026-07-12 | Complete in Box | PAL | €37.13 |
| 2026-07-12 | New (sealed) | PAL | €177.55 |
| 2026-07-12 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €279.37 |
| 2026-07-12 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €20.52 |
| 2026-07-12 | Box Only | PAL | €8.96 |
| 2026-07-12 | Item only | NTSC-U | €9.11 |
| 2026-07-12 | Box Only | NTSC-U | €18.00 |
| 2026-07-12 | Manual Only | PAL | €10.30 |
| 2026-07-12 | Item only | PAL | €15.30 |
| 2026-07-12 | Graded New | PAL | €195.30 |
| 2026-07-10 | Box Only | NTSC-U | €17.99 |
| 2026-07-10 | Manual Only | PAL | €10.30 |
| 2026-07-10 | Item only | NTSC-U | €9.72 |
| 2026-07-10 | Box Only | PAL | €8.95 |
| 2026-07-10 | Manual Only | NTSC-U | €7.85 |
| 2026-07-10 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €19.67 |
| 2026-07-10 | Item only | PAL | €15.23 |
| 2026-07-10 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €279.30 |
| 2026-07-10 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €875.76 |
| 2026-07-10 | Graded New | PAL | €195.22 |
| 2026-07-10 | Complete in Box | PAL | €37.11 |
| 2026-07-10 | New (sealed) | PAL | €177.47 |
| 2026-06-18 | Manual Only | PAL | €10.19 |
Market insights
Rarity & condition
Mortal Kombat 3 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 Mortal Kombat 3 worth?
Mortal Kombat 3 for Sega Genesis is currently worth €26.53 loose, €37.13 complete in box, and €177.55 factory sealed. Prices are based on real sales and update regularly on Gamevaro.
Is Mortal Kombat 3 rare?
Mortal Kombat 3 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 Mortal Kombat 3?
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 Mortal Kombat 3, loose is €26.53 and CIB is €37.13 — CIB commands a premium because original boxes and manuals are fragile and often don't survive.
Is Mortal Kombat 3 worth more in PAL or NTSC?
The PAL version of Mortal Kombat 3 is currently worth €26.53 loose, versus €23.58 for NTSC-U. Regional price differences usually come down to print run size and regional collector demand.
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Also on other platforms
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