Sparkster
Super Nintendo Entertainment System · 1994
About this game
Sparkster is a 2D side-scrolling platformer starring the eponymous hero who previously appeared in Rocket Knight Adventures .
It is very different from the contemporary Genesis title Sparkster , as it does not continue the story from the first game and has completely different levels, enemies and gameplay mechanics.
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In that way it can be considered a spin-off in the series.
The introduction merely shows how an elderly man captures a girl and takes her into his airship.
At that point Sparkster appears and he decides to chase them.
Sparkster is an opossum (marsupial) carrying a rocket pack on his back.
He can move around, duck, jump and hang from branches or rails.
His regular attack is a sword slash that sends out a circular projectile.
Through the L and R buttons he can dash left and right in a circle of fire.
Keeping the attack button pressed powers up a rocket meter.
When full, different types or actions can be performed: dashing left, right or up to cover a large distance, ricocheting off walls in a diagonal motion, or a stationary attack.
The game consists of nine levels of which the last two can only be accessed on higher difficulty levels.
Sparkster collects diamonds for points, defeats all types of robot enemies and collects apples to restore his heart meter near the top of the screen.
Most of the game consists of regular platforming gameplay, with a few diversions where Sparkster rides a robot bird, or is shown from a top-down view flying in the air like a vertically-scrolling shooter.
All levels have a level boss along with a large number of mid-level bosses.
The game supports a password system.
About Super Nintendo Entertainment System
The Super Nintendo Entertainment System (1990/1991) is widely regarded as home to one of the strongest first-party libraries in gaming history, from Super Metroid to Chrono Trigger. It's a mature collecting market: iconic RPGs and late-cycle releases (which typically had smaller print runs as the industry moved toward the next generation) are consistently among the most sought-after and valuable cartridges from the 16-bit era.
Gamevaro tracks Sparkster for Super Nintendo Entertainment System 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 Sparkster 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 SNES release dates back to 1994.
Price history
Market values by condition
PAL
NTSC-U
NTSC-J
Recent sales
| Date | Type | Region | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-12 | Manual Only | NTSC-J | €66.04 |
| 2026-07-12 | Manual Only | PAL | €70.33 |
| 2026-07-12 | Manual Only | NTSC-U | €76.99 |
| 2026-07-12 | New (sealed) | PAL | €511.81 |
| 2026-07-12 | Box Only | NTSC-J | €15.74 |
| 2026-07-12 | Box Only | PAL | €44.90 |
| 2026-07-12 | Graded New | NTSC-J | €1889.76 |
| 2026-07-12 | Box Only | NTSC-U | €176.97 |
| 2026-07-12 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €551.44 |
| 2026-07-12 | Complete in Box | PAL | €196.91 |
| 2026-07-12 | Graded New | PAL | €562.99 |
| 2026-07-12 | New (sealed) | NTSC-J | €686.79 |
| 2026-07-12 | Complete in Box | NTSC-J | €264.15 |
| 2026-07-12 | Item only | NTSC-U | €123.99 |
| 2026-07-12 | Item only | PAL | €47.13 |
| 2026-07-12 | Item only | NTSC-J | €48.16 |
| 2026-07-12 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €1764.66 |
| 2026-07-12 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €1941.38 |
| 2026-07-10 | New (sealed) | NTSC-J | €686.49 |
| 2026-07-10 | Item only | NTSC-U | €123.94 |
| 2026-07-10 | Box Only | NTSC-J | €15.73 |
| 2026-07-10 | Item only | PAL | €47.11 |
| 2026-07-10 | Item only | NTSC-J | €48.14 |
| 2026-07-10 | Manual Only | NTSC-J | €66.01 |
| 2026-07-10 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €551.20 |
| 2026-07-10 | Graded New | PAL | €562.75 |
| 2026-07-10 | Graded New | NTSC-J | €1888.94 |
| 2026-07-10 | New (sealed) | PAL | €511.59 |
| 2026-07-10 | Box Only | PAL | €44.88 |
| 2026-07-10 | Manual Only | PAL | €70.30 |
Market insights
Rarity & condition
Sparkster 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 Sparkster worth?
Sparkster for Super Nintendo Entertainment System is currently worth €201.09 loose, €196.91 complete in box, and €511.81 factory sealed. Prices are based on real sales and update regularly on Gamevaro.
Is Sparkster rare?
Sparkster 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 Sparkster?
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 Sparkster, loose is €201.09 and CIB is €196.91 — CIB commands a premium because original boxes and manuals are fragile and often don't survive.
Is Sparkster worth more in PAL or NTSC?
The PAL version of Sparkster is currently worth €201.09 loose, versus €138.40 for NTSC-U. Regional price differences usually come down to print run size and regional collector demand.
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