Rarity Distribution
2%
Common
(R1–R2)
72%
Uncommon
(R3–R6)
25%
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+
1990199219941996
Rarity is decreasing
Games from 1995–1997 are 0.8× more likely to be R7+ than 1989–1991.
1990
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)
1.7%
High Fun (61+)
& Common (R1–R2)
& Common (R1–R2)
0.1%
Low Fun (40−)
& Common (R1–R2)
& Common (R1–R2)
4.1%
Low Fun (40−)
& Rare (R6–R9)
& Rare (R6–R9)
15.1%
High Fun (61+)
& Rare (R6–R9)
& Rare (R6–R9)
106
Games in the
Sweet Spot
Sweet Spot
Set Value Over Time
$39,629
$30,082
$20,536
$10,989
Apr 18
May 8
May 28
Jun 18
Jul 8
Today
$13.33K
Loose Set Value
$36.71K
CIB Set Value
Price Distribution
$49.85Average CIB
Price
Price
Price RangeGames
Under $1085 (11%)
$10 - $50469 (60%)
$50 - $100139 (18%)
$100 - $50080 (10%)
$500+3 (<1%)
Collector's Report
Key insights about the Sega GenesisValue Concentration
The top 10 games hold 12% of Sega Genesis's total value. A small group of titles carries most of the worth.
See the top games →Hidden Gems
1 game combines a Fun Factor above 85 with R8+ rarity. A standout long-term collector pick.
View these games →The CIB Premium
A loose copy averages $18.87, and going complete costs 164% more. Completing every game instead of collecting loose adds $23,373 across the platform.
Browse the library →The Sweet Spot
106 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.