Contra: Legacy of War
Sega Saturn · 1997
About this game
The first Contra game for the 32-bit consoles and released exactly 10 years after the first Contra .
Unlike the original Contra and follow-ups, this is an overhead-view 2D shooter (with 3D graphics) that plays more like a side-scrolling Commando or Mercs .
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The graphics are truly 3D; an option allows you to view them as red/blue images, and some packages of Contra: LoW come with 3D glasses to garner full enjoyment of the feature.
Hidden within the game – accessible on a certain level and through a secret code – are a mini-version of Gyruss and a Pac-Man-like game called Pactank.
About Sega Saturn
The Sega Saturn (1994/1995) struggled commercially against the PlayStation despite strong 2D capabilities and a library beloved by shoot-'em-up and RPG fans. Its relatively low sales translated directly into low print runs for many games, making the Saturn one of the more expensive retro platforms to collect completely — several titles now sell for hundreds of euros in good condition.
Gamevaro tracks Contra: Legacy of War for Sega Saturn 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 Contra: Legacy of War 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 SAT release dates back to 1997.
Price history
Market values by condition
NTSC-U
Recent sales
| Date | Type | Region | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-15 | Item only | NTSC-U | €78.87 |
| 2026-07-12 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €414.92 |
| 2026-07-12 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €3062.12 |
| 2026-07-12 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €286.08 |
| 2026-07-12 | Box Only | NTSC-U | €35.00 |
| 2026-07-12 | Manual Only | NTSC-U | €61.23 |
| 2026-07-12 | Item only | NTSC-U | €51.84 |
| 2026-07-10 | Box Only | NTSC-U | €34.98 |
| 2026-07-10 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €285.96 |
| 2026-07-10 | Item only | NTSC-U | €51.81 |
| 2026-07-10 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €414.74 |
| 2026-07-10 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €3060.78 |
| 2026-07-10 | Manual Only | NTSC-U | €61.21 |
| 2026-06-18 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €409.05 |
| 2026-06-18 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €275.98 |
| 2026-06-18 | Manual Only | NTSC-U | €60.37 |
| 2026-06-18 | Item only | NTSC-U | €51.32 |
| 2026-06-18 | Box Only | NTSC-U | €34.50 |
| 2026-06-18 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €3018.80 |
| 2026-06-17 | Box Only | NTSC-U | €34.50 |
| 2026-06-17 | Manual Only | NTSC-U | €60.37 |
| 2026-06-17 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €275.98 |
| 2026-06-17 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €3018.80 |
| 2026-06-17 | Item only | NTSC-U | €51.32 |
| 2026-06-17 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €409.05 |
| 2026-06-15 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €3025.85 |
| 2026-06-15 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €320.38 |
| 2026-06-15 | Item only | NTSC-U | €51.86 |
| 2026-06-15 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €410.00 |
| 2026-06-15 | Box Only | NTSC-U | €34.58 |
Market insights
Rarity & condition
Contra: Legacy of War 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 Contra: Legacy of War worth?
Contra: Legacy of War for Sega Saturn is currently worth €78.87 loose, €286.08 complete in box, and €414.92 factory sealed. Prices are based on real sales and update regularly on Gamevaro.
Is Contra: Legacy of War rare?
Contra: Legacy of War 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 Contra: Legacy of War?
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 Contra: Legacy of War, loose is €78.87 and CIB is €286.08 — CIB commands a premium because original boxes and manuals are fragile and often don't survive.
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