The Ooze
Sega Genesis · 1995
About this game
The evil Director has turned you into a green puddle of slime.
Use your skills to ooze your way across many levels, drowning your enemies in green sludge and collecting the genetic pieces to restore yourself to human form and save the world.
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 The Ooze 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 | Item only | NTSC-J | €26.66 |
| 2026-07-14 | Item only | NTSC-U | €26.66 |
| 2026-07-14 | Complete in Box | NTSC-J | €67.80 |
| 2026-07-14 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €67.80 |
| 2026-07-13 | Complete in Box | PAL | €82.13 |
| 2026-07-13 | Item only | PAL | €37.09 |
| 2026-07-12 | Box Only | NTSC-J | €405.73 |
| 2026-07-12 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €178.48 |
| 2026-07-12 | Manual Only | NTSC-U | €13.12 |
| 2026-07-12 | Graded New | PAL | €292.46 |
| 2026-07-12 | Manual Only | PAL | €39.83 |
| 2026-07-12 | Box Only | NTSC-U | €6.99 |
| 2026-07-12 | Complete in Box | PAL | €159.04 |
| 2026-07-12 | Item only | NTSC-J | €197.84 |
| 2026-07-12 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €52.47 |
| 2026-07-12 | Manual Only | NTSC-J | €253.58 |
| 2026-07-12 | Item only | PAL | €50.65 |
| 2026-07-12 | Box Only | PAL | €63.73 |
| 2026-07-12 | New (sealed) | NTSC-J | €2535.43 |
| 2026-07-12 | New (sealed) | PAL | €265.87 |
| 2026-07-12 | Graded New | NTSC-J | €2788.98 |
| 2026-07-12 | Complete in Box | NTSC-J | €1014.32 |
| 2026-07-12 | Item only | NTSC-U | €13.75 |
| 2026-07-12 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €101.72 |
| 2026-07-10 | New (sealed) | NTSC-J | €2534.32 |
| 2026-07-10 | Item only | PAL | €50.63 |
| 2026-07-10 | Item only | NTSC-J | €197.75 |
| 2026-07-10 | Manual Only | PAL | €39.82 |
| 2026-07-10 | Manual Only | NTSC-J | €253.47 |
| 2026-07-10 | Box Only | NTSC-J | €405.55 |
Market insights
Rarity & condition
The Ooze 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 The Ooze worth?
The Ooze for Sega Genesis is currently worth €37.09 loose, €159.04 complete in box, and €265.87 factory sealed. Prices are based on real sales and update regularly on Gamevaro.
Is The Ooze rare?
The Ooze 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 The Ooze?
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 The Ooze, loose is €37.09 and CIB is €159.04 — CIB commands a premium because original boxes and manuals are fragile and often don't survive.
Is The Ooze worth more in PAL or NTSC?
The PAL version of The Ooze is currently worth €37.09 loose, versus €26.66 for NTSC-U. Regional price differences usually come down to print run size and regional collector demand.
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