Altered Beast
Sega Mega Drive · 1988 · Beat'em Up
| REGION | NEW | USED | CEV |
|---|---|---|---|
| North America (NTSC-U)Analysed 3 Nov 2026 | $169 | $31 | $127 |
| Japan & Asia (NTSC-J)Price guide, 9 Nov 2026 | $124 | $50 | — |
| UK / PALAnalysed 6 Nov 2026 | $55 | $25 | $41 |
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About Altered Beast
How much is Altered Beast worth on Sega Mega Drive? This price guide tracks new and used prices for this 1988 Beat'em Up release, with recent price trends. In North America (NTSC-U) it currently values around $169 new and $31 used, with a MyPlayersVault collector score of 35 (MID-ALPHA tier). New value is up 71% over the past 6 months. Import copies in Japan & Asia (NTSC-J) trade around $124.
Altered Beast is a foundational arcade-to-console port that defined early Mega Drive libraries but lacks the scarcity or collector momentum of genuine platform relics. The title exists across numerous platforms—from retro systems to modern digital storefronts—diluting any physical collector identity. While the Mega Drive cartridge remains playable and format-resilient, the game's broad circulation and dormant collector community reflect its status as a mass-market launch title rather than a sought-after physical specimen. The NTSC-U sealed condition adds preservation value, but collector demand remains minimal.
Altered Beast price guide — value by region
Collector context, not financial advice. Prices reflect recent eBay and PriceCharting data.
