Black Belt
Sega Master System · 1986
About this game
Black Belt is a side-scrolling single-plane beat 'em up game released for the Master System in 1986.
It is a localization of the Japanese Mark III game, Hokuto no Ken, based on the manga and anime series of the same name (which would later be published as Fist of the North Star in English).
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The export version was released without the Hokuto no Ken license, forcing graphic alterations to the game.
Black Belt was one of programmer Yuji Naka's early games prior to his involvement in Sonic the Hedgehog.
About Sega Master System
The Sega Master System (1985/1986) was Sega's answer to the NES and, while it lost the console war in North America, became genuinely dominant in markets like Brazil and parts of Europe. That regional split matters for collectors: PAL and Brazilian-market cartridges can differ meaningfully in scarcity and pricing from their North American counterparts for the same title.
Gamevaro tracks Black Belt for Sega Master System 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 Black Belt 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 SMS release dates back to 1986.
Price history
Market values by condition
Recent sales
| Date | Type | Region | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-12 | Loose / Item only | NTSC-U | €8.99 |
| 2026-07-12 | Boxed (CIB) | NTSC-U | €20.49 |
| 2026-07-12 | Sealed / New | NTSC-U | €76.97 |
| 2026-07-10 | Loose / Item only | NTSC-U | €8.98 |
| 2026-07-10 | Boxed (CIB) | NTSC-U | €20.48 |
| 2026-07-10 | Sealed / New | NTSC-U | €76.94 |
Rarity & condition
Only a handful of market sales have been tracked for Black Belt, suggesting it doesn't trade hands very often — a sign of relative scarcity compared to more common Sega Master System 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 Black Belt worth?
Black Belt for Sega Master System is currently worth €8.99 loose, €20.49 complete in box, and €76.97 factory sealed. Prices are based on real sales and update regularly on Gamevaro.
Is Black Belt rare?
Black Belt has only a handful of tracked market sales, suggesting relative scarcity compared to more common Sega Master System titles.
What's the difference between loose, CIB and sealed for Black Belt?
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 Black Belt, loose is €8.99 and CIB is €20.49 — CIB commands a premium because original boxes and manuals are fragile and often don't survive.
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