F1 Challenge
Sega Saturn · 1996
About this game
F1 Challenge was the only Formula One title released on the SEGA Saturn, giving the player the opportunity to control five authentic Formula One cars and their drivers (Michael Schumacher, Damon Hill, Jean Alesi, Ukyo Katayama and Mika Häkkinen), with the ability to tweak their car before races, ranging from tire pressure, tire type, wing angle, etc.
There are six tracks to choose from: Hockenheim, Monte Carlo, Suzuka and three different configurations for a fictional track, Neo City, each with their own hairpin turns and fast straightaways.
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The player can choose from two behind the car views (no cockpit view is available) along with a pop-up screen that acts as a rear view mirror.
Features a FOCA (Formula One Constructors Association) license which allows the use of thirteen teams with twenty-six drivers from the 1995 season from which the above mentioned five are the only ones playable.
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 F1 Challenge 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 F1 Challenge 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 | €26.00 |
| 2026-07-15 | Item only | NTSC-U | €17.19 |
| 2026-07-14 | Loose / Item only | NTSC-J | €17.10 |
| 2026-07-12 | Manual Only | NTSC-U | €7.00 |
| 2026-07-12 | Box Only | PAL | €1.08 |
| 2026-07-12 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €78.44 |
| 2026-07-12 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €19.25 |
| 2026-07-12 | New (sealed) | PAL | €38.50 |
| 2026-07-12 | Item only | PAL | €15.18 |
| 2026-07-12 | Box Only | NTSC-U | €7.80 |
| 2026-07-12 | Complete in Box | PAL | €22.48 |
| 2026-07-12 | Manual Only | PAL | €5.74 |
| 2026-07-12 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €71.31 |
| 2026-07-12 | Item only | NTSC-U | €9.00 |
| 2026-07-12 | Graded New | PAL | €42.34 |
| 2026-07-10 | Manual Only | NTSC-U | €7.00 |
| 2026-07-10 | New (sealed) | PAL | €38.48 |
| 2026-07-10 | Manual Only | PAL | €5.74 |
| 2026-07-10 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €71.28 |
| 2026-07-10 | Graded New | PAL | €42.33 |
| 2026-07-10 | Box Only | PAL | €1.08 |
| 2026-07-10 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €19.24 |
| 2026-07-10 | Item only | PAL | €15.17 |
| 2026-07-10 | Complete in Box | PAL | €22.47 |
| 2026-07-10 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €78.41 |
| 2026-07-10 | Item only | NTSC-U | €9.00 |
| 2026-07-10 | Box Only | NTSC-U | €7.80 |
| 2026-06-18 | Graded New | PAL | €44.59 |
| 2026-06-18 | Item only | PAL | €15.05 |
| 2026-06-18 | New (sealed) | PAL | €40.54 |
Market insights
Rarity & condition
F1 Challenge 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 F1 Challenge worth?
F1 Challenge for Sega Saturn is currently worth €26.00 loose, €22.48 complete in box, and €38.50 factory sealed. Prices are based on real sales and update regularly on Gamevaro.
Is F1 Challenge rare?
F1 Challenge 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 F1 Challenge?
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 F1 Challenge, loose is €26.00 and CIB is €22.48 — CIB commands a premium because original boxes and manuals are fragile and often don't survive.
Is F1 Challenge worth more in PAL or NTSC?
The PAL version of F1 Challenge is currently worth €26.00 loose, versus €17.19 for NTSC-U. Regional price differences usually come down to print run size and regional collector demand.
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