Sonic the Hedgehog 3
Sega Mega Drive · 1994 · Platformer
VIEW FULL ANALYSIS →How much is Sonic the Hedgehog 3 worth on Sega Mega Drive? This price guide tracks new, used and sealed prices for this 1994 Platformer release, with recent price trends. In North America (NTSC-U) it currently values around £111 new and £45 used, with a MyPlayersVault collector score of 90 (S-TIER GHOST tier). Sealed value is up 17% over the past 3 months. Import copies in Japan & Asia (NTSC-J) trade around £201.
Sonic the Hedgehog 3 on Mega Drive represents a canonical entry in platform gaming history, and the Tec Toy NTSC-U cardboard box variant carries structural scarcity that distinguishes it from mass-produced clamshell editions. The cardboard format is inherently fragile—sealed condition is essential for preservation, and degradation risk increases with age. Collector demand remains established within the Mega Drive community, though this specific variant does not command the same recognition as Japanese or PAL releases. The game's cultural footprint is undeniable, but supply constraints are driven by format vulnerability rather than intentional limited production.
Sonic the Hedgehog 3 price guide — value by region
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