Machine Head
Sega Saturn · 1996
About this game
Blam! Machinehead is basically a normal 3D shooter where you shoot enemies and explore the futuristic, barren wastelands and abandoned factories and such as you try to save the world.
The player controls Kimberly Stride, who is a scientist.
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She has to save the world from bad DNA that is slowly "eating" everything away.
As a player, you control this hovercraft-thingy which was designed to be a safe vehicle to be in while travelling through this infested world.
The game has nice 3D graphics and a very unique mood to it that separates it from the more common shooters.
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 Machine Head 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 Machine Head 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.
Market values by condition
NTSC-U
Recent sales
| Date | Type | Region | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-15 | Loose / Item only | NTSC-J | €27.18 |
| 2026-07-15 | Boxed (CIB) | NTSC-J | €30.64 |
| 2026-07-14 | Boxed (CIB) | PAL | €39.29 |
| 2026-07-14 | Loose / Item only | PAL | €31.84 |
| 2026-07-14 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €29.74 |
| 2026-07-14 | Item only | NTSC-U | €28.01 |
| 2026-07-12 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €26.25 |
| 2026-07-12 | Item only | NTSC-U | €15.58 |
| 2026-07-12 | Manual Only | NTSC-U | €7.49 |
| 2026-07-12 | Box Only | NTSC-U | €14.00 |
| 2026-07-12 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €44.62 |
| 2026-07-12 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €112.86 |
| 2026-07-10 | Box Only | NTSC-U | €13.99 |
| 2026-07-10 | Manual Only | NTSC-U | €7.49 |
| 2026-07-10 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €112.81 |
| 2026-07-10 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €26.24 |
| 2026-07-10 | Item only | NTSC-U | €15.57 |
| 2026-07-10 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €44.60 |
| 2026-06-18 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €43.99 |
| 2026-06-18 | Manual Only | NTSC-U | €7.38 |
| 2026-06-18 | Box Only | NTSC-U | €13.80 |
| 2026-06-18 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €111.26 |
| 2026-06-18 | Item only | NTSC-U | €12.93 |
| 2026-06-18 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €26.02 |
| 2026-06-17 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €111.26 |
| 2026-06-17 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €26.02 |
| 2026-06-17 | Item only | NTSC-U | €12.93 |
| 2026-06-17 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €43.99 |
| 2026-06-17 | Box Only | NTSC-U | €13.80 |
| 2026-06-17 | Manual Only | NTSC-U | €7.38 |
Market insights
Rarity & condition
Only a handful of market sales have been tracked for Machine Head, suggesting it doesn't trade hands very often — a sign of relative scarcity compared to more common Sega Saturn titles.
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 Machine Head worth?
Machine Head for Sega Saturn is currently worth €31.84 loose, €39.29 complete in box. Prices are based on real sales and update regularly on Gamevaro.
Is Machine Head rare?
Machine Head has only a handful of tracked market sales, suggesting relative scarcity compared to more common Sega Saturn titles.
What's the difference between loose, CIB and sealed for Machine Head?
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 Machine Head, loose is €31.84 and CIB is €39.29 — CIB commands a premium because original boxes and manuals are fragile and often don't survive.
Is Machine Head worth more in PAL or NTSC?
The PAL version of Machine Head is currently worth €31.84 loose, versus €28.01 for NTSC-U. Regional price differences usually come down to print run size and regional collector demand.
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