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Sonic the Hedgehog

Sega Mega Drive · 1991 · Platformer

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How much is Sonic the Hedgehog worth on Sega Mega Drive? This price guide tracks new, used and sealed prices for this 1991 Platformer release, with recent price trends. In UK / PAL it currently values around £11 new and £4 used, with a MyPlayersVault collector score of 28 (SUB-ALPHA tier). Sealed value is down 6% over the past 1 month. Import copies in Japan & Asia (NTSC-J) trade around £221.

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Sonic the Hedgehog on Mega Drive is a foundational franchise entry with undeniable cultural weight, but collector identity here is constrained by mass production and multi-platform saturation. The original 1991 release was printed in enormous quantities across multiple regions and continues to circulate widely in the secondhand market. While the Mega Drive cartridge format itself carries legacy appeal, the game's ubiquity and budget pricing reflect mainstream accessibility rather than scarcity-driven collector demand. The title functions as a platform relic and historical touchstone rather than a pursued acquisition for physical collectors seeking rarity or discovery.

Sonic the Hedgehog price guide — value by region

Japan & Asia (NTSC-J)
NEW£221
USED£39
CEV—
UK / PALSHOWN BY DEFAULT
NEW£11
USED£4
CEV£23
VAULT SCORE 28 SUB-ALPHA
DEMAND Established · MOVEMENT Stable · STABILITY Stable
North America (NTSC-U)
NEW£316
USED£26
CEV—

Collector context, not financial advice. Prices reflect recent eBay and PriceCharting data.

Sonic the Hedgehog — frequently asked questions

How much is Sonic the Hedgehog worth on Sega Mega Drive?
Sonic the Hedgehog on Sega Mega Drive currently values around £11 new and £4 used in UK / PAL, with a Collector Estimated Value (CEV) of £23. Values are read from recent eBay and PriceCharting sales and update over time.
Is Sonic the Hedgehog rare or collectible?
Sonic the Hedgehog has a MyPlayersVault collector score of 28 (SUB-ALPHA tier) — a 0–100 rating of its collector demand and desirability based on live market data.
What is the difference between the new and used price of Sonic the Hedgehog?
A sealed (new) copy of Sonic the Hedgehog trades around £11, while a used complete copy is about £4, a premium of roughly £7 for sealed.
Are import copies of Sonic the Hedgehog cheaper?
Import copies in Japan & Asia (NTSC-J) trade around £221, so values differ by region. MyPlayersVault tracks UK/PAL, NTSC-U and NTSC-J separately.

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