Die Hard Arcade
Sega Saturn · 1997
About this game
Die Hard Arcade is a beat 'em up for two players, who play as either John McClane or Chris Tompsen (Bruno Delinger and Cindy Holiday in the original Japanese version).
Players fight their way through waves of enemies, using their fists, feet, and a variety of weapons that can be collected from enemies or the environment, from household items such as brooms and pepper shakers to high-damage missile launchers and anti-tank cannons.
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Most weapons are automatically lost at the end of each action scene, but hand guns can be retained so long as they have ammunition remaining.
The typical level structure is a number of minions the player must defeat in many rooms, followed by a boss.
Bosses can be anything from human minions of White Fang to spider robots.
Quick Time Events are interspersed between many of the scenes.
In these events, the player(s) may be running and turning a corner and they face an enemy, so they must perform a designated command to avoid being injured or to help defeat an enemy.
In some cases failing a Quick Time Event will result in loss of health, as is usual for QTEs, but failing most will put the player characters into an additional action scene which they otherwise would not have to complete.
Cut scenes are interspersed into the action.
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 Die Hard Arcade 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 Die Hard Arcade 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
PAL
NTSC-U
NTSC-J
Recent sales
| Date | Type | Region | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-15 | Loose / Item only | NTSC-J | €44.40 |
| 2026-07-14 | Item only | NTSC-U | €44.55 |
| 2026-07-14 | Item only | PAL | €53.16 |
| 2026-07-12 | Item only | NTSC-U | €65.62 |
| 2026-07-12 | Item only | PAL | €41.89 |
| 2026-07-12 | Graded New | PAL | €148.21 |
| 2026-07-12 | Box Only | NTSC-U | €50.67 |
| 2026-07-12 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €148.71 |
| 2026-07-12 | Box Only | PAL | €32.08 |
| 2026-07-12 | Manual Only | PAL | €19.76 |
| 2026-07-12 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €185.91 |
| 2026-07-12 | New (sealed) | PAL | €134.73 |
| 2026-07-12 | Complete in Box | PAL | €79.03 |
| 2026-07-12 | Manual Only | NTSC-U | €56.31 |
| 2026-07-12 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €3062.12 |
| 2026-07-10 | Manual Only | NTSC-U | €56.30 |
| 2026-07-10 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €185.83 |
| 2026-07-10 | Item only | PAL | €41.87 |
| 2026-07-10 | Item only | NTSC-U | €65.59 |
| 2026-07-10 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €3060.78 |
| 2026-07-10 | New (sealed) | PAL | €134.67 |
| 2026-07-10 | Manual Only | PAL | €19.75 |
| 2026-07-10 | Box Only | PAL | €32.07 |
| 2026-07-10 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €131.18 |
| 2026-07-10 | Complete in Box | PAL | €78.99 |
| 2026-07-10 | Graded New | PAL | €148.14 |
| 2026-07-10 | Box Only | NTSC-U | €50.62 |
| 2026-06-18 | Graded New | PAL | €148.01 |
| 2026-06-18 | Item only | NTSC-U | €61.02 |
| 2026-06-18 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €183.28 |
Market insights
Rarity & condition
Die Hard Arcade 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 Die Hard Arcade worth?
Die Hard Arcade for Sega Saturn is currently worth €53.16 loose, €79.03 complete in box, and €134.73 factory sealed. Prices are based on real sales and update regularly on Gamevaro.
Is Die Hard Arcade rare?
Die Hard Arcade 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 Die Hard Arcade?
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 Die Hard Arcade, loose is €53.16 and CIB is €79.03 — CIB commands a premium because original boxes and manuals are fragile and often don't survive.
Is Die Hard Arcade worth more in PAL or NTSC?
The PAL version of Die Hard Arcade is currently worth €53.16 loose, versus €44.55 for NTSC-U. Regional price differences usually come down to print run size and regional collector demand.
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