Independence Day
Sega Saturn · 1997
About this game
This arcade game is based loosely on the 1996 blockbuster movie "Independence Day." Interspersed with cutscenes lifted from the film, the game consists of flying a jet through various missions in order to take down the gargantuan, city-destroying spaceships.
This entails flying around the 3D level and taking out targets such as: communication uplinks, shield generators, the occasional alien fighter craft, and ultimately bringing down the major alien ship via a strike on its main cannon.
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Powerups are plentiful, such as medical packs that heal your jetcraft, bonus weapons, bonus planes, and an item that freezes enemy planes for a brief time.
Mission settings include the Grand Canyon, Washington D.C., and New York City.
There are other missions that are provided on a need-to-know basis (as stated in the manual).
The game also features 2-player head-to-head action via a network or null modem link.
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 Independence Day 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 Independence Day 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
Recent sales
| Date | Type | Region | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-14 | Item only | NTSC-U | €21.17 |
| 2026-07-14 | Item only | PAL | €26.14 |
| 2026-07-12 | Manual Only | NTSC-U | €10.04 |
| 2026-07-12 | Item only | PAL | €12.26 |
| 2026-07-12 | New (sealed) | PAL | €43.74 |
| 2026-07-12 | Item only | NTSC-U | €14.11 |
| 2026-07-12 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €54.82 |
| 2026-07-12 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €60.31 |
| 2026-07-12 | Manual Only | PAL | €6.47 |
| 2026-07-12 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €21.83 |
| 2026-07-12 | Graded New | PAL | €48.12 |
| 2026-07-12 | Box Only | PAL | €10.35 |
| 2026-07-12 | Box Only | NTSC-U | €8.73 |
| 2026-07-12 | Complete in Box | PAL | €25.85 |
| 2026-07-10 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €54.86 |
| 2026-07-10 | New (sealed) | PAL | €43.73 |
| 2026-07-10 | Box Only | NTSC-U | €8.73 |
| 2026-07-10 | Item only | NTSC-U | €14.11 |
| 2026-07-10 | Manual Only | NTSC-U | €10.04 |
| 2026-07-10 | Graded New | PAL | €48.10 |
| 2026-07-10 | Item only | PAL | €12.27 |
| 2026-07-10 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €60.34 |
| 2026-07-10 | Box Only | PAL | €10.35 |
| 2026-07-10 | Manual Only | PAL | €6.47 |
| 2026-07-10 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €21.82 |
| 2026-07-10 | Complete in Box | PAL | €25.86 |
| 2026-06-18 | New (sealed) | PAL | €43.13 |
| 2026-06-18 | Box Only | PAL | €10.25 |
| 2026-06-18 | Item only | NTSC-U | €14.01 |
| 2026-06-18 | Manual Only | PAL | €6.40 |
Market insights
Rarity & condition
Independence Day 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 Independence Day worth?
Independence Day for Sega Saturn is currently worth €26.14 loose, €25.85 complete in box, and €43.74 factory sealed. Prices are based on real sales and update regularly on Gamevaro.
Is Independence Day rare?
Independence Day 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 Independence Day?
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 Independence Day, loose is €26.14 and CIB is €25.85 — CIB commands a premium because original boxes and manuals are fragile and often don't survive.
Is Independence Day worth more in PAL or NTSC?
The PAL version of Independence Day is currently worth €26.14 loose, versus €21.17 for NTSC-U. Regional price differences usually come down to print run size and regional collector demand.
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