The Punisher (1990)

The Punisher (1990)

Sega Genesis · 1990

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About this game

The NES version of The Punisher is an on-rails shooter.

It puts the player in control of Frank Castle from behind, as he trades fire with the gangs of some of his classic enemies.

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Aside from being one of the few NES rail shooters, the game features an uncommon amount of destructible items in its levels.

You also have the ability to move Frank to the left or right of the screen to dodge incoming fire, or to hold down the fire button to lock him in place and move the aiming cursor.

The game features six "missions" with a number of varying environments and levels within them.

Standard pickups of armour and increased firepower are present, as well as grenades which can be launched with the B button.

Earning a 100% kill rating (as The Punisher would surely try to do) gives an unlimited "Super Gun" upgrade for the next stage.

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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 Punisher (1990) 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 The Punisher (1990) 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 1990.

Price history

PAL · Item only
€22.29
€-201.37
▼ 90%
€2.2 €83 €163 €244 05-1707-14

Market values by condition

PAL

Box Only
€291.55
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Manual Only
€6.09
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Item only
€22.29
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Complete in Box
€1482.35
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New (sealed)
€3706.14
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Graded New
€4076.76
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NTSC-U

Box Only
€89.98
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Manual Only
€124.59
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Item only
€19.23
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Complete in Box
€235.15
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New (sealed)
€587.88
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Graded New
€646.93
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Recent sales

DateTypeRegionPriceSource
2026-07-14 Item only PAL €22.29 eBay NL
2026-07-14 Item only NTSC-U €19.23 eBay US
2026-05-17 Complete in Box PAL €1482.35 eBay NL
2026-05-17 New (sealed) PAL €3706.14 eBay NL
2026-05-17 Graded New PAL €4076.76 eBay NL
2026-05-17 Box Only PAL €291.55 eBay NL
2026-05-17 Manual Only PAL €6.09 eBay NL
2026-05-17 Manual Only NTSC-U €124.59 eBay NL
2026-05-17 Item only NTSC-U €86.40 eBay NL
2026-05-17 Complete in Box NTSC-U €235.15 eBay NL
2026-05-17 New (sealed) NTSC-U €587.88 eBay NL
2026-05-17 Graded New NTSC-U €646.93 eBay NL
2026-05-17 Box Only NTSC-U €89.98 eBay NL
2026-05-17 Item only PAL €223.66 eBay NL

Market insights

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NTSC-U is 16% cheaper
The NTSC-U version (€19.23) is significantly cheaper than PAL (€22.29) loose. CIB: PAL €1482.35, NTSC-U €235.15.
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CIB commands 6550% premium
A complete PAL copy (€1482.35) costs 6550% more than a loose copy (€22.29). Sealed goes for €3706.14.

Rarity & condition

Only a handful of market sales have been tracked for The Punisher (1990), 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 The Punisher (1990) worth?

The Punisher (1990) for Sega Genesis is currently worth €22.29 loose, €1482.35 complete in box, and €3706.14 factory sealed. Prices are based on real sales and update regularly on Gamevaro.

Is The Punisher (1990) rare?

The Punisher (1990) 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 The Punisher (1990)?

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 Punisher (1990), loose is €22.29 and CIB is €1482.35 — CIB commands a premium because original boxes and manuals are fragile and often don't survive.

Is The Punisher (1990) worth more in PAL or NTSC?

The PAL version of The Punisher (1990) is currently worth €22.29 loose, versus €19.23 for NTSC-U. Regional price differences usually come down to print run size and regional collector demand.

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