Sega Master System
126Games
1986-1991YearsRelease Years
Rarity Distribution
46%
Common
(R1–R3)
46%
Common
(R1–R3)
32%
Uncommon
(R4–R5)
32%
Uncommon
(R4–R5)
18%
Rare
(R6–R7)
18%
Rare
(R6–R7)
4%
Epic+
(R8–R10)
4%
Epic+
(R8–R10)
Rarity by Release Year
R1
R2
R3
R4
R5
R6
R7
R8
R9
R10
Games
1
5
10
20+
198619871988198919901991
Rarity is increasing
Games from 1990–1991 are 9.9× more likely to be R7+ than 1986–1987.
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)
10%
High Fun (61+)
& Common (R1–R2)
& Common (R1–R2)
10%
High Fun (61+)
& Common (R1–R2)
& Common (R1–R2)
2%
Low Fun (40−)
& Common (R1–R2)
& Common (R1–R2)
2%
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)
12%
High Fun (61+)
& Rare (R6–R9)
& Rare (R6–R9)
12%
High Fun (61+)
& Rare (R6–R9)
& Rare (R6–R9)
Set Value Over Time
$7,216
$4,811
$2,405
$0
Apr 13
Apr 27
May 12
May 26
Jun 10
Jun 24
Jul 9
Jul 24
Aug 7
Aug 22
Today
$2.43K
Loose Set Value
$5.69K
CIB Set Value
Price Distribution
$53.71Average CIB
Price
Price
Price RangeGames
Under $103 (3%)
$10 - $5087 (76%)
$50 - $10013 (11%)
$100 - $50011 (10%)
$500+1 (1%)
Fun Factor Distribution
91–100
3
81–90
21
71–80
14
61–70
15
51–60
26
41–50
13
31–40
11
21–30
10
11–20
0
1–10
0
08152330
30
24
18
12
6
0
10
11
13
26
15
14
21
3
1–1011–2021–3031–4041–5051–6061–7071–8081–9091–100
60
Avg scoreAverage score
41
Median score
21%
Rated 80+
Collector's Report
Key insights about the Sega Master SystemValue Concentration
The top 10 games hold 43% of Sega Master System's total value. A small group of titles carries most of the worth.
See the top games →Late Era Gold
Games released after 1990 are 9.9× more likely to reach R7+ rarity than early Sega Master System titles.
View recent rares →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 $23.51, and going complete costs 128% more. Completing every game instead of collecting loose adds $3,261 across the platform.
Browse the library →The Sweet Spot
14 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.