Magical Hoppers
Sega Saturn · 1996
About this game
Magical Squadron is a hybrid of adventure and stategy/RPG.
In the adventure mode, the player characters travel around the world going on lighthearted adventures.
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The player begins with three characters, and can build their party with additional characters they meet over the game.
In the strategy/RPG mode, the player engages in combat on a grid very similar to games such as Sega's Shining Force .
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 Magical Hoppers 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.
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Market values by condition
PAL
NTSC-U
NTSC-J
Recent sales
| Date | Type | Region | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-15 | Loose / Item only | NTSC-U | €47.37 |
| 2026-07-15 | Loose / Item only | PAL | €57.35 |
| 2026-07-14 | Loose / Item only | NTSC-J | €48.14 |
Market insights
Rarity & condition
Only a handful of market sales have been tracked for Magical Hoppers, 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 Magical Hoppers worth?
Magical Hoppers for Sega Saturn is currently worth €57.35 loose. Prices are based on real sales and update regularly on Gamevaro.
Is Magical Hoppers rare?
Magical Hoppers 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 Magical Hoppers?
Loose means cartridge or disc only, CIB (complete in box) includes the original box and manual, and sealed means factory-sealed and never opened. These are tracked as separate market values because the price gap between them can be significant, especially for older releases.
Is Magical Hoppers worth more in PAL or NTSC?
The PAL version of Magical Hoppers is currently worth €57.35 loose, versus €47.37 for NTSC-U. Regional price differences usually come down to print run size and regional collector demand.
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