CrimeWave
Sega Saturn · 1996
About this game
CrimeWave takes place in the fictional futuristic city of Mekeo, plagued by rampant crime and chaos.
To combat this crimewave, the corrupt mayor has privatized the city's police force and offers bounties to anyone that takes out a wanted criminal, effectively turning the police into bounty hunters.
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The player takes the role of a member of the Mekeo Vehicle Police patrolling the city with their heavily armed police car to take out criminals and collect bounty money while simultaneously fighting off rival cops that are out for the same bounties.
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 CrimeWave 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 CrimeWave 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 1996.
Price history
Market values by condition
PAL
NTSC-U
NTSC-J
Recent sales
| Date | Type | Region | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-15 | Item only | PAL | €30.18 |
| 2026-07-15 | Item only | NTSC-J | €49.22 |
| 2026-07-14 | Loose / Item only | NTSC-U | €48.95 |
| 2026-07-12 | Graded New | NTSC-J | €56.78 |
| 2026-07-12 | Manual Only | NTSC-J | €7.58 |
| 2026-07-12 | New (sealed) | PAL | €53.37 |
| 2026-07-12 | Box Only | PAL | €12.41 |
| 2026-07-12 | Complete in Box | NTSC-J | €30.30 |
| 2026-07-12 | Complete in Box | PAL | €31.50 |
| 2026-07-12 | Box Only | NTSC-J | €12.13 |
| 2026-07-12 | Graded New | PAL | €58.71 |
| 2026-07-12 | Manual Only | PAL | €7.76 |
| 2026-07-12 | New (sealed) | NTSC-J | €51.62 |
| 2026-07-12 | Item only | PAL | €19.21 |
| 2026-07-10 | Complete in Box | PAL | €31.49 |
| 2026-07-10 | New (sealed) | PAL | €53.34 |
| 2026-07-10 | Complete in Box | NTSC-J | €30.28 |
| 2026-07-10 | New (sealed) | NTSC-J | €51.60 |
| 2026-07-10 | Manual Only | NTSC-J | €7.57 |
| 2026-07-10 | Item only | PAL | €19.20 |
| 2026-07-10 | Box Only | NTSC-J | €12.12 |
| 2026-07-10 | Box Only | PAL | €12.41 |
| 2026-07-10 | Graded New | PAL | €58.68 |
| 2026-07-10 | Graded New | NTSC-J | €56.76 |
| 2026-07-10 | Manual Only | PAL | €7.76 |
| 2026-06-18 | Manual Only | NTSC-J | €7.48 |
| 2026-06-18 | New (sealed) | NTSC-J | €50.89 |
| 2026-06-18 | Complete in Box | PAL | €30.41 |
| 2026-06-18 | New (sealed) | PAL | €51.75 |
| 2026-06-18 | Graded New | PAL | €56.93 |
Market insights
Rarity & condition
CrimeWave 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 CrimeWave worth?
CrimeWave for Sega Saturn is currently worth €30.18 loose, €31.50 complete in box, and €53.37 factory sealed. Prices are based on real sales and update regularly on Gamevaro.
Is CrimeWave rare?
CrimeWave 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 CrimeWave?
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 CrimeWave, loose is €30.18 and CIB is €31.50 — CIB commands a premium because original boxes and manuals are fragile and often don't survive.
Is CrimeWave worth more in PAL or NTSC?
The PAL version of CrimeWave is currently worth €30.18 loose, versus €48.95 for NTSC-U. Regional price differences usually come down to print run size and regional collector demand.
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