Space Harrier
TurboGrafx-16 · 1988
About this game
Space Harrier for the TurboGrafx-16 is an adaptation of Sega's arcade shooter.
In this version, players navigate a flying character through colorful, pseudo-3D environments filled with strange creatures and obstacles.
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The game maintains the core gameplay of the original, where the protagonist shoots incoming enemies while dodging attacks and environmental hazards.
This port attempts to bring the fast-paced action and unique visual style of the arcade classic to the TurboGrafx-16 console, working within the system's technical limitations to deliver a home version of the Space Harrier experience.
About TurboGrafx-16
Known as the PC Engine in Japan, the TurboGrafx-16 (1989) punched well above its small form factor but never found a large audience in North America, leading to one of the smallest console libraries of its generation in the West. That limited Western release makes complete, boxed TurboGrafx-16 games some of the scarcer finds in retro console collecting today.
Gamevaro tracks Space Harrier for TurboGrafx-16 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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Price history
Market values by condition
Recent sales
| Date | Type | Region | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-12 | Loose / Item only | NTSC-U | €33.99 |
| 2026-07-12 | Boxed (CIB) | NTSC-U | €46.29 |
| 2026-07-12 | Sealed / New | NTSC-U | €92.74 |
| 2026-07-10 | Loose / Item only | NTSC-U | €33.97 |
| 2026-07-10 | Boxed (CIB) | NTSC-U | €46.27 |
| 2026-07-10 | Sealed / New | NTSC-U | €92.70 |
Rarity & condition
Only a handful of market sales have been tracked for Space Harrier, suggesting it doesn't trade hands very often — a sign of relative scarcity compared to more common TurboGrafx-16 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 Space Harrier worth?
Space Harrier for TurboGrafx-16 is currently worth €33.99 loose, €46.29 complete in box, and €92.74 factory sealed. Prices are based on real sales and update regularly on Gamevaro.
Is Space Harrier rare?
Space Harrier has only a handful of tracked market sales, suggesting relative scarcity compared to more common TurboGrafx-16 titles.
What's the difference between loose, CIB and sealed for Space Harrier?
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 Space Harrier, loose is €33.99 and CIB is €46.29 — CIB commands a premium because original boxes and manuals are fragile and often don't survive.
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