Sonic Classics
Sega Genesis · 1997
About this game
Sonic Classics compiles three games from the Sonic The Hedgehog series onto one cartridge.
They are: Sonic the Hedgehog, Sonic the Hedgehog 2, Dr.
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Each of the three games control the same as their stand-alone versions.
The games are selected from a menu, however only one game can be played at once.
Also, even though Sonic The Hedgehog 2 is on this cartridge, it is not possible for this game to lock-on to Sonic And Knuckles to create Knuckles the Echidna.
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 Sonic Classics 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.
Adding Sonic Classics to a Gamevaro collection takes seconds — search by title or scan the box barcode, and the app fills in cover art, release details and current pricing automatically. This GEN release dates back to 1997.
Price history
Market values by condition
NTSC-U
Recent sales
| Date | Type | Region | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-13 | Item only | NTSC-U | €30.61 |
| 2026-07-12 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €104.86 |
| 2026-07-12 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €321.09 |
| 2026-07-12 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €26.67 |
| 2026-07-12 | Box Only | NTSC-U | €13.46 |
| 2026-07-12 | Manual Only | NTSC-U | €8.31 |
| 2026-07-12 | Item only | NTSC-U | €11.09 |
| 2026-07-10 | Box Only | NTSC-U | €13.45 |
| 2026-07-10 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €26.82 |
| 2026-07-10 | Item only | NTSC-U | €12.37 |
| 2026-07-10 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €104.81 |
| 2026-07-10 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €321.17 |
| 2026-07-10 | Manual Only | NTSC-U | €8.31 |
| 2026-06-18 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €102.97 |
| 2026-06-18 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €30.19 |
| 2026-06-18 | Manual Only | NTSC-U | €8.19 |
| 2026-06-18 | Item only | NTSC-U | €11.74 |
| 2026-06-18 | Box Only | NTSC-U | €13.27 |
| 2026-06-18 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €317.56 |
| 2026-06-17 | Box Only | NTSC-U | €13.27 |
| 2026-06-17 | Manual Only | NTSC-U | €8.19 |
| 2026-06-17 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €30.19 |
| 2026-06-17 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €317.56 |
| 2026-06-17 | Item only | NTSC-U | €11.74 |
| 2026-06-17 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €102.97 |
| 2026-06-15 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €318.30 |
| 2026-06-15 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €30.26 |
| 2026-06-15 | Item only | NTSC-U | €11.77 |
| 2026-06-15 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €103.21 |
| 2026-06-15 | Box Only | NTSC-U | €13.30 |
Market insights
Rarity & condition
Sonic Classics 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 Sonic Classics worth?
Sonic Classics for Sega Genesis is currently worth €30.61 loose, €26.67 complete in box, and €104.86 factory sealed. Prices are based on real sales and update regularly on Gamevaro.
Is Sonic Classics rare?
Sonic Classics 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 Sonic Classics?
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 Sonic Classics, loose is €30.61 and CIB is €26.67 — CIB commands a premium because original boxes and manuals are fragile and often don't survive.
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