Prince of Persia (1989)
Sega Genesis · 1989
About this game
After having defeated the evil Grand Vizier Jaffar, the brave Prince claimed just one reward: the hand of the beautiful daughter of the Persian Sultan.
However, as the Prince approached the palace, his appearance suddenly turned into that of a beggar.
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Someone who looked just like the Prince ordered to throw him out.
It turns out that Jaffar is alive and back for vengeance.
Banished from the palace, the unfortunate Prince must travel to faraway lands and find a way to defeat the villain.
Prince of Persia 2 is, like its predecessor , a cinematic platformer.
Much of the gameplay is reminiscent of the first game, focusing on precise jumping puzzles, swordfighting, and overcoming many hazards in order to stay alive.
Swordfighting is more prominent and features situations where several enemies attack the Prince at once.
Reinforcements may arrive after the Prince has eliminated all visible enemies.
Like its predecessor, the game must be completed within a time limit.
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 Prince of Persia (1989) 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 | PAL | €34.82 |
| 2026-07-14 | Item only | NTSC-U | €28.65 |
| 2026-05-17 | Complete in Box | PAL | €79.08 |
| 2026-05-17 | New (sealed) | PAL | €197.67 |
| 2026-05-17 | Graded New | PAL | €217.44 |
| 2026-05-17 | Box Only | PAL | €31.63 |
| 2026-05-17 | Manual Only | PAL | €19.77 |
| 2026-05-17 | Manual Only | NTSC-U | €10.25 |
| 2026-05-17 | Item only | NTSC-U | €15.38 |
| 2026-05-17 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €32.51 |
| 2026-05-17 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €58.21 |
| 2026-05-17 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €604.58 |
| 2026-05-17 | Box Only | NTSC-U | €8.93 |
| 2026-05-17 | Item only | PAL | €30.09 |
Market insights
Rarity & condition
Only a handful of market sales have been tracked for Prince of Persia (1989), 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 Prince of Persia (1989) worth?
Prince of Persia (1989) for Sega Genesis is currently worth €34.82 loose, €79.08 complete in box, and €197.67 factory sealed. Prices are based on real sales and update regularly on Gamevaro.
Is Prince of Persia (1989) rare?
Prince of Persia (1989) 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 Prince of Persia (1989)?
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 Prince of Persia (1989), loose is €34.82 and CIB is €79.08 — CIB commands a premium because original boxes and manuals are fragile and often don't survive.
Is Prince of Persia (1989) worth more in PAL or NTSC?
The PAL version of Prince of Persia (1989) is currently worth €34.82 loose, versus €28.65 for NTSC-U. Regional price differences usually come down to print run size and regional collector demand.
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