Rarity Distribution
1%
Common
(R1–R2)
88%
Uncommon
(R3–R6)
9%
Rare
(R7–R8)
1%
Epic+
(R9–R10)
Rarity by Release Year
R1
R2
R3
R4
R5
R6
R7
R8
R9
R10
Games
1
5
10
20+
19921994199619982000
Rarity is decreasing
Games from 1998–2001 are 0× more likely to be R7+ than 1991–1994.
1992
marks the turning point where higher-rarity games became more common.
Fun Factor vs Rarity
Fun Factor
0255075100
High Fun
Common Games
Common Games
Low Fun
Common Games
Common Games
Low Fun
High Rarity
High Rarity
★ Sweet Spot
High Fun · High Rarity
High Fun · High Rarity
R1 (Common)R3R5R7R9 (Epic)
0.9%
High Fun (61+)
& Common (R1–R2)
& Common (R1–R2)
0.4%
Low Fun (40−)
& Common (R1–R2)
& Common (R1–R2)
4.3%
Low Fun (40−)
& Rare (R6–R9)
& Rare (R6–R9)
12.4%
High Fun (61+)
& Rare (R6–R9)
& Rare (R6–R9)
29
Games in the
Sweet Spot
Sweet Spot
Set Value Over Time
$22,832
$15,881
$8,929
$1,978
Apr 21
May 10
May 30
Jun 19
Jul 9
Today
$3.52K
Loose Set Value
$16.01K
CIB Set Value
Price Distribution
$15.15Average Loose
Price
Price
Price RangeGames
Under $1099 (42%)
$10 - $50130 (56%)
$50 - $1003 (1%)
$100 - $5001 (<1%)
$500+0 (0%)
Collector's Report
Key insights about the Sega Game GearValue Concentration
The top 10 games hold 21% of Sega Game Gear's total value. A small group of titles carries most of the worth.
See the top games →The CIB Premium
A loose copy averages $15.15, and going complete costs 639% more. Completing every game instead of collecting loose adds $12,486 across the platform.
Browse the library →The Sweet Spot
29 games hit the sweet spot of high Fun Factor and above-average rarity. Your best picks for fun and long-term value.
Explore sweet spot →All values are estimates based on recent market data.