Rambo III
Sega Genesis · 1988
About this game
Rambo's mission is set deep in Afghanistan, in the days when the Soviets occupied it, and America was putting this right (we won't mention who they enlisted to do so).
Colonel Trautman has been kidnapped by the Soviets, and Rambo is going in to rescue him.
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Doing so is a three-part operation approximately following the plot of the film.
In the first part, Rambo will explore the building Trautman could be in, through a top-down view.
It is heavily protected by infrared security beams, which when activated unleash the enemies.
The locations of the beams are only apparent by collecting special goggles.
Other hazards include mines, trapdoors and booby-trapped doors, but there are enhanced weapons to collect.
Section two is identical to the first, except that it is located outside, the enemies are onto Rambo from the start, and there are no traps.
The final section changes to an Operation Wolf -style shoot 'em up, with a horde of tanks, foot soldiers and helicopters to face.
Rambo's gun can jam, which adds to the challenge of finally getting out alive.
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 Rambo III 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
NTSC-J
Recent sales
| Date | Type | Region | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-14 | Item only | NTSC-J | €52.48 |
| 2026-07-14 | Item only | NTSC-U | €52.48 |
| 2026-07-13 | Item only | PAL | €55.12 |
| 2026-07-12 | Complete in Box | PAL | €59.13 |
| 2026-07-12 | Item only | NTSC-J | €13.05 |
| 2026-07-12 | New (sealed) | NTSC-J | €153.11 |
| 2026-07-12 | Box Only | NTSC-U | €19.68 |
| 2026-07-12 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €55.02 |
| 2026-07-12 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €930.01 |
| 2026-07-12 | Manual Only | NTSC-U | €17.45 |
| 2026-07-12 | Manual Only | NTSC-J | €9.02 |
| 2026-07-12 | Manual Only | PAL | €16.92 |
| 2026-07-12 | Complete in Box | NTSC-J | €61.19 |
| 2026-07-12 | New (sealed) | PAL | €147.86 |
| 2026-07-12 | Graded New | NTSC-J | €168.42 |
| 2026-07-12 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €349.96 |
| 2026-07-12 | Graded New | PAL | €162.64 |
| 2026-07-12 | Box Only | PAL | €35.65 |
| 2026-07-12 | Item only | NTSC-U | €20.54 |
| 2026-07-12 | Item only | PAL | €21.19 |
| 2026-07-12 | Box Only | NTSC-J | €24.45 |
| 2026-07-10 | Manual Only | NTSC-J | €9.02 |
| 2026-07-10 | New (sealed) | PAL | €147.79 |
| 2026-07-10 | New (sealed) | NTSC-J | €153.04 |
| 2026-07-10 | Box Only | PAL | €35.64 |
| 2026-07-10 | Manual Only | PAL | €16.91 |
| 2026-07-10 | Item only | NTSC-U | €20.53 |
| 2026-07-10 | Box Only | NTSC-J | €24.44 |
| 2026-07-10 | Item only | NTSC-J | €13.05 |
| 2026-07-10 | Item only | PAL | €21.18 |
Market insights
Rarity & condition
Rambo III 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 Rambo III worth?
Rambo III for Sega Genesis is currently worth €55.12 loose, €59.13 complete in box, and €147.86 factory sealed. Prices are based on real sales and update regularly on Gamevaro.
Is Rambo III rare?
Rambo III 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 Rambo III?
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 Rambo III, loose is €55.12 and CIB is €59.13 — CIB commands a premium because original boxes and manuals are fragile and often don't survive.
Is Rambo III worth more in PAL or NTSC?
The PAL version of Rambo III is currently worth €55.12 loose, versus €52.48 for NTSC-U. Regional price differences usually come down to print run size and regional collector demand.
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