Star Control
Sega Genesis · 1991
About this game
Since the events in Star Control II the Ur-Quan have been pacified and the captain who bravely destroyed the Sa-Matra has had a horrible vision of the future.
Suddenly without warning, all Hyperspace travel in the universe has stopped.
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Top scientists have pinpointed the cause of this disturbance somewhere in unexplored space in an area known as the Kessari Quadrant.
Hastily assembling a fleet of ships as and an untested Precursor star drive... a loose alliance of alien races known as The League of Sentient Races sends a task force to the Kessari Quadrant.
You are its commander.
Star Control 3 features a new 3D star map, new alien races to discover, new worlds to explore and colonize, new artifacts to research and a new isometric Hyper Melee battle system for inter-starship battles.
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 Star Control 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 | €31.89 |
| 2026-07-14 | Item only | NTSC-U | €26.20 |
| 2026-07-12 | New (sealed) | PAL | €168.85 |
| 2026-07-12 | Complete in Box | PAL | €67.58 |
| 2026-07-12 | Item only | PAL | €11.06 |
| 2026-07-12 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €43.46 |
| 2026-07-12 | Box Only | PAL | €10.91 |
| 2026-07-12 | Item only | NTSC-U | €14.86 |
| 2026-07-12 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €153.99 |
| 2026-07-12 | Box Only | NTSC-U | €14.35 |
| 2026-07-12 | Manual Only | NTSC-U | €9.28 |
| 2026-07-12 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €139.99 |
| 2026-07-12 | Manual Only | PAL | €16.89 |
| 2026-07-12 | Graded New | PAL | €185.74 |
| 2026-07-10 | Item only | PAL | €11.05 |
| 2026-07-10 | New (sealed) | PAL | €168.78 |
| 2026-07-10 | Manual Only | PAL | €16.89 |
| 2026-07-10 | Box Only | PAL | €10.91 |
| 2026-07-10 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €43.45 |
| 2026-07-10 | Box Only | NTSC-U | €14.34 |
| 2026-07-10 | Graded New | PAL | €185.66 |
| 2026-07-10 | Complete in Box | PAL | €67.55 |
| 2026-07-10 | Item only | NTSC-U | €14.85 |
| 2026-07-10 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €139.93 |
| 2026-07-10 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €153.92 |
| 2026-07-10 | Manual Only | NTSC-U | €9.28 |
| 2026-06-18 | Manual Only | PAL | €17.29 |
| 2026-06-18 | New (sealed) | PAL | €187.17 |
| 2026-06-18 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €39.55 |
| 2026-06-18 | Box Only | PAL | €10.76 |
Market insights
Rarity & condition
Star Control 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 Star Control worth?
Star Control for Sega Genesis is currently worth €31.89 loose, €67.58 complete in box, and €168.85 factory sealed. Prices are based on real sales and update regularly on Gamevaro.
Is Star Control rare?
Star Control 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 Star Control?
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 Star Control, loose is €31.89 and CIB is €67.58 — CIB commands a premium because original boxes and manuals are fragile and often don't survive.
Is Star Control worth more in PAL or NTSC?
The PAL version of Star Control is currently worth €31.89 loose, versus €26.20 for NTSC-U. Regional price differences usually come down to print run size and regional collector demand.
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