Rent-A-Hero No. 1
Xbox · 2003
About this game
Rent A Hero No. 1, a remake of the original Mega Drive game, was released for the Dreamcast in 2000.
It features similar events to Rent A Hero, this time adding Rent A Hiroko, a female counterpart of Taro.
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The fighting engine used for the game is the same used for Sega's Spikeout games and allows the player to receive hints via in-game email.
The game was enhanced and given online capabilities by Coolnet Entertainment for the Xbox in 2003, and also translated into English for a North American release in what would have been the first Rent A Hero overseas release.
However, the English version of the game was never released due to distribution problems, and the Xbox version remained only in Japan as had previously happened with the original Dreamcast version.
In 2008, the unreleased English-translated version of the game got leaked and appeared on torrent sites in an apparently complete state, with only minor text errors present.
This version was very close to completion and was reviewed by GamePro and Electronics Gaming Monthly in February 2003.
About Xbox
Microsoft's original Xbox (2001) marked the company's first console and stood out for its built-in hard drive and Xbox Live service, which laid the groundwork for modern online console gaming. Original Xbox discs are prone to wear, so complete, undamaged copies — especially of the system's more niche or Japan-only titles — are less common than the console's overall sales figures might suggest.
Gamevaro tracks Rent-A-Hero No. 1 for Xbox 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 Rent-A-Hero No. 1 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 XBOX release dates back to 2003.
Price history
Market values by condition
NTSC-J
Recent sales
| Date | Type | Region | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-13 | Item only | NTSC-J | €87.39 |
| 2026-07-12 | Manual Only | NTSC-J | €25.59 |
| 2026-07-12 | Item only | NTSC-J | €79.03 |
| 2026-07-12 | Complete in Box | NTSC-J | €102.35 |
| 2026-07-12 | New (sealed) | NTSC-J | €225.56 |
| 2026-07-12 | Graded New | NTSC-J | €248.11 |
| 2026-07-12 | Box Only | NTSC-J | €40.94 |
| 2026-07-10 | Graded New | NTSC-J | €248.00 |
| 2026-07-10 | Box Only | NTSC-J | €40.93 |
| 2026-07-10 | New (sealed) | NTSC-J | €225.46 |
| 2026-07-10 | Manual Only | NTSC-J | €25.58 |
| 2026-07-10 | Item only | NTSC-J | €79.00 |
| 2026-07-10 | Complete in Box | NTSC-J | €102.31 |
| 2026-06-18 | Graded New | NTSC-J | €244.60 |
| 2026-06-18 | Manual Only | NTSC-J | €25.33 |
| 2026-06-18 | Box Only | NTSC-J | €40.53 |
| 2026-06-18 | Item only | NTSC-J | €77.92 |
| 2026-06-18 | New (sealed) | NTSC-J | €222.36 |
| 2026-06-18 | Complete in Box | NTSC-J | €101.33 |
| 2026-06-08 | Complete in Box | NTSC-J | €100.93 |
| 2026-06-08 | Manual Only | NTSC-J | €25.23 |
| 2026-06-08 | New (sealed) | NTSC-J | €221.49 |
| 2026-06-08 | Graded New | NTSC-J | €243.63 |
| 2026-06-08 | Box Only | NTSC-J | €40.37 |
| 2026-06-08 | Item only | NTSC-J | €77.61 |
| 2026-05-17 | Item only | NTSC-J | €77.31 |
| 2026-05-17 | Graded New | NTSC-J | €242.68 |
| 2026-05-17 | New (sealed) | NTSC-J | €220.61 |
| 2026-05-17 | Manual Only | NTSC-J | €25.13 |
| 2026-05-17 | Complete in Box | NTSC-J | €100.53 |
Market insights
Rarity & condition
Rent-A-Hero No. 1 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 Rent-A-Hero No. 1 worth?
Rent-A-Hero No. 1 for Xbox is currently worth €87.39 loose, €102.35 complete in box, and €225.56 factory sealed. Prices are based on real sales and update regularly on Gamevaro.
Is Rent-A-Hero No. 1 rare?
Rent-A-Hero No. 1 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 Rent-A-Hero No. 1?
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 Rent-A-Hero No. 1, loose is €87.39 and CIB is €102.35 — CIB commands a premium because original boxes and manuals are fragile and often don't survive.
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