Space Harrier (1986)
Sega Genesis · 1986
About this game
Run… fly… dodge those obstacles, but return fire on wave after wave of attacking aliens.
Armed with a really big gun, you have to defend yourself against the alien hordes using your wits to navigate around the screen.
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But watch out for those end of level bosses! Originating in the arcades, Space Harrier is a third-person rail shooter with pseudo-3D graphics, set in the same world as the Fantasy Zone series .
The lone titular hero fights aliens with a fireball-launching cannon, which can also be used to transform the hero into a flying rocket.
The protagonist is constantly in motion, but the speed of his movement can be regulated by the player.
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 Space Harrier (1986) 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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Market values by condition
Recent sales
| Date | Type | Region | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-14 | Loose / Item only | PAL | €33.78 |
| 2026-07-14 | Loose / Item only | NTSC-U | €33.00 |
| 2026-07-14 | Loose / Item only | NTSC-J | €33.00 |
| 2026-07-14 | Boxed (CIB) | NTSC-U | €41.11 |
| 2026-07-14 | Boxed (CIB) | NTSC-J | €41.11 |
| 2026-07-14 | Sealed / New | PAL | €173.54 |
| 2026-07-14 | Sealed / New | NTSC-U | €142.80 |
| 2026-07-14 | Sealed / New | NTSC-J | €142.80 |
Market insights
Rarity & condition
Only a handful of market sales have been tracked for Space Harrier (1986), 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 Space Harrier (1986) worth?
Space Harrier (1986) for Sega Genesis is currently worth €33.78 loose, and €173.54 factory sealed. Prices are based on real sales and update regularly on Gamevaro.
Is Space Harrier (1986) rare?
Space Harrier (1986) 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 Space Harrier (1986)?
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.
Is Space Harrier (1986) worth more in PAL or NTSC?
The PAL version of Space Harrier (1986) is currently worth €33.78 loose, versus €33.00 for NTSC-U. Regional price differences usually come down to print run size and regional collector demand.
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