Ghostbusters
Sega Master System · 1984
About this game
Ghostbusters is an action game that features an overhead-view and a side-view.
From Ghostbusters HQ, the player must monitor a map of midtown Manhattan for "ghost alarms", as well as for casual, roaming spirits, and plot a route to the alarmed area.
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Once the route is plotted, the player then controls the purchased Ghostmobile as it drives through traffic.
Here, the player is able to capture casual ghosts on the way if they are en route.
When the haunted location is reached, the game switches to a side-view.
Two of the Ghostbusters will take position, activate their proton beams, and toss a trap to the ground.
The player must then use the two Ghostbusters to attempt to lead the ghost(s) over the placed trap.
Once activated, the trap springs to capture any ghosts directly above it.
A successful capture will earn the player money, which can then be used to purchase new Ghostbusters vehicles and new modifications for it.
An unsuccessful capture will see the ghost fly away (after nastily sliming one of the Ghostbusters).
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 Ghostbusters 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 Ghostbusters 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 1984.
Price history
Market values by condition
Recent sales
| Date | Type | Region | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-17 | Boxed (CIB) | NTSC-U | €24.41 |
| 2026-07-17 | Loose / Item only | NTSC-U | €16.98 |
| 2026-07-12 | Boxed (CIB) | NTSC-U | €22.01 |
| 2026-07-12 | Sealed / New | NTSC-U | €100.01 |
| 2026-07-12 | Loose / Item only | NTSC-U | €12.48 |
| 2026-07-10 | Boxed (CIB) | NTSC-U | €22.00 |
| 2026-07-10 | Sealed / New | NTSC-U | €99.97 |
| 2026-07-10 | Loose / Item only | NTSC-U | €12.48 |
Rarity & condition
Only a handful of market sales have been tracked for Ghostbusters, 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 Ghostbusters worth?
Ghostbusters for Sega Master System is currently worth €12.48 loose, €22.01 complete in box, and €100.01 factory sealed. Prices are based on real sales and update regularly on Gamevaro.
Is Ghostbusters rare?
Ghostbusters 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 Ghostbusters?
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 Ghostbusters, loose is €12.48 and CIB is €22.01 — CIB commands a premium because original boxes and manuals are fragile and often don't survive.
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