Summer Challenge
Sega Genesis · 1993
About this game
Summer Challenge: Athletics Tournament is a collection of sports events based on the Olympic Summer Games.
It features 20 sports divided into eight disciplines: running, throwing, platform diving, jumping, swimming, archery, trampoline and foil fencing.
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The handling is similar for all of them: rhythmic motions to keep the athlete moving and quick time events (pressing a button when it gets displayed on the screen) for performing certain actions.
Of course there are certain variants depending on the discipline, e.g. there are just quick time events for trampoline or foil fencing and the endurance disciplines require a similar stamina for the player.
Archery completely depends on the player's ability to aim and estimate the influence of wind; throwing is all about rhythm and using the correct angle.
The game features a basic career mode where the player gains a fixed amount of experience points after every event which can be reinvested into improved stats (head, arms, legs and body).
Fixed challenges have to be completed to unlock more disciplines.
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 Summer Challenge 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 Summer Challenge 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 1993.
Price history
Market values by condition
PAL
NTSC-U
Recent sales
| Date | Type | Region | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-14 | Item only | PAL | €14.26 |
| 2026-07-13 | Item only | NTSC-U | €10.94 |
| 2026-07-13 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €12.35 |
| 2026-07-12 | Graded New | PAL | €51.97 |
| 2026-07-12 | Manual Only | PAL | €5.27 |
| 2026-07-12 | Item only | PAL | €4.54 |
| 2026-07-12 | Manual Only | NTSC-U | €4.44 |
| 2026-07-12 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €43.74 |
| 2026-07-12 | Box Only | PAL | €7.58 |
| 2026-07-12 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €48.12 |
| 2026-07-12 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €17.49 |
| 2026-07-12 | Complete in Box | PAL | €18.93 |
| 2026-07-12 | New (sealed) | PAL | €47.24 |
| 2026-07-12 | Box Only | NTSC-U | €1.72 |
| 2026-07-12 | Item only | NTSC-U | €6.96 |
| 2026-07-10 | Item only | PAL | €4.54 |
| 2026-07-10 | Manual Only | PAL | €5.26 |
| 2026-07-10 | New (sealed) | PAL | €47.22 |
| 2026-07-10 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €43.73 |
| 2026-07-10 | Box Only | PAL | €7.57 |
| 2026-07-10 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €17.48 |
| 2026-07-10 | Manual Only | NTSC-U | €4.44 |
| 2026-07-10 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €48.10 |
| 2026-07-10 | Box Only | NTSC-U | €1.72 |
| 2026-07-10 | Graded New | PAL | €51.95 |
| 2026-07-10 | Complete in Box | PAL | €18.92 |
| 2026-07-10 | Item only | NTSC-U | €6.95 |
| 2026-06-18 | Manual Only | PAL | €5.19 |
| 2026-06-18 | New (sealed) | PAL | €46.58 |
| 2026-06-18 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €16.84 |
Market insights
Rarity & condition
Summer Challenge 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 Summer Challenge worth?
Summer Challenge for Sega Genesis is currently worth €14.26 loose, €18.93 complete in box, and €47.24 factory sealed. Prices are based on real sales and update regularly on Gamevaro.
Is Summer Challenge rare?
Summer Challenge 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 Summer Challenge?
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 Summer Challenge, loose is €14.26 and CIB is €18.93 — CIB commands a premium because original boxes and manuals are fragile and often don't survive.
Is Summer Challenge worth more in PAL or NTSC?
The PAL version of Summer Challenge is currently worth €14.26 loose, versus €10.94 for NTSC-U. Regional price differences usually come down to print run size and regional collector demand.
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