Sega Genesis
829Games
1989-1997YearsRelease Years
Rarity Distribution
8%
Common
(R1–R3)
8%
Common
(R1–R3)
38%
Uncommon
(R4–R5)
38%
Uncommon
(R4–R5)
46%
Rare
(R6–R7)
46%
Rare
(R6–R7)
8%
Epic+
(R8–R10)
8%
Epic+
(R8–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)
2%
High Fun (61+)
& Common (R1–R2)
& Common (R1–R2)
2%
High Fun (61+)
& Common (R1–R2)
& Common (R1–R2)
0%
Low Fun (40−)
& Common (R1–R2)
& Common (R1–R2)
0%
Low Fun (40−)
& Common (R1–R2)
& Common (R1–R2)
4%
Low Fun (40−)
& Rare (R6–R9)
& Rare (R6–R9)
4%
Low Fun (40−)
& Rare (R6–R9)
& Rare (R6–R9)
15%
High Fun (61+)
& Rare (R6–R9)
& Rare (R6–R9)
15%
High Fun (61+)
& Rare (R6–R9)
& Rare (R6–R9)
Set Value Over Time
$41K
$27K
$14K
$0
Apr 18
May 2
May 16
May 30
Jun 13
Jun 27
Jul 11
Jul 25
Aug 8
Aug 22
Today
$13.40K
Loose Set Value
$36.83K
CIB Set Value
Price Distribution
$50.08Average CIB
Price
Price
Price RangeGames
Under $1083 (11%)
$10 - $50473 (61%)
$50 - $100134 (17%)
$100 - $50086 (11%)
$500+3 (<1%)
Fun Factor Distribution
91–100
23
81–90
22
71–80
52
61–70
136
51–60
243
41–50
180
31–40
22
21–30
8
11–20
14
1–10
9
063125188250
250
200
150
100
50
0
9
14
8
22
180
243
136
52
22
23
1–1011–2021–3031–4041–5051–6061–7071–8081–9091–100
56
Avg scoreAverage score
69
Median score
6%
Rated 80+
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 $18.96, and going complete costs 164% more. Completing every game instead of collecting loose adds $23,422 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.