Strider (1989)
Sega Genesis · 1989
About this game
The Striders are a global organization of infiltration specialists who work to combat villainy and keep the world safe.
From their orbital space station, the Blue Dragon, they are able to quickly reach anywhere in the world.
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Hiryu is one of the top striders.
He is given the task by Vice-Director Matic, of finding another captured strider, Kain.
But rather than mount a rescue, Hiryu is told his assignment is to kill Kain.
Hiryu questions these orders and travels to Kain's last known location to try to find him...
Strider is a platform game where Hiryu must fight his way past enemies and uncover keys, characters and data disks (which can be analysed aboard the Blue Dragon) to find out what's going on.
His primary weapon is his jumping ability and sword, the Cypher, which he uses to strike with great speed.
At some point in the game, the Cypher may be modified to shoot plasma arrows.
Hiryu also has a various set of "skills" which he learns as he gains levels.
Examples of skills are a healing ability (Medical), a jumping ability (Jump), some additional attacks (Spark, Fire, Sp-Ball) and the ability to leave an area (Warp).
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 Strider (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
NTSC-J
Recent sales
| Date | Type | Region | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-14 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €35.00 |
| 2026-07-14 | Item only | NTSC-U | €33.66 |
| 2026-07-13 | Item only | PAL | €33.40 |
| 2026-07-13 | Complete in Box | NTSC-J | €35.00 |
| 2026-07-13 | Complete in Box | PAL | €43.66 |
| 2026-07-13 | Item only | NTSC-J | €30.90 |
| 2026-05-17 | Item only | PAL | €9.03 |
| 2026-05-17 | Complete in Box | PAL | €23.10 |
| 2026-05-17 | New (sealed) | PAL | €58.19 |
| 2026-05-17 | Graded New | PAL | €64.01 |
| 2026-05-17 | Box Only | PAL | €8.99 |
| 2026-05-17 | Manual Only | PAL | €10.95 |
| 2026-05-17 | Item only | NTSC-U | €12.49 |
| 2026-05-17 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €30.36 |
| 2026-05-17 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €281.57 |
| 2026-05-17 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €513.43 |
| 2026-05-17 | Box Only | NTSC-U | €9.46 |
| 2026-05-17 | Item only | NTSC-J | €11.12 |
| 2026-05-17 | Manual Only | NTSC-U | €14.54 |
| 2026-05-17 | Complete in Box | NTSC-J | €29.36 |
| 2026-05-17 | New (sealed) | NTSC-J | €84.95 |
| 2026-05-17 | Graded New | NTSC-J | €93.45 |
| 2026-05-17 | Box Only | NTSC-J | €11.74 |
| 2026-05-17 | Manual Only | NTSC-J | €12.84 |
Market insights
Rarity & condition
Only a handful of market sales have been tracked for Strider (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 Strider (1989) worth?
Strider (1989) for Sega Genesis is currently worth €33.40 loose, €23.10 complete in box, and €58.19 factory sealed. Prices are based on real sales and update regularly on Gamevaro.
Is Strider (1989) rare?
Strider (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 Strider (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 Strider (1989), loose is €33.40 and CIB is €23.10 — CIB commands a premium because original boxes and manuals are fragile and often don't survive.
Is Strider (1989) worth more in PAL or NTSC?
The PAL version of Strider (1989) is currently worth €33.40 loose, versus €33.66 for NTSC-U. Regional price differences usually come down to print run size and regional collector demand.
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