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Sword of Vermilion

Sega Mega Drive · 1989 · Action & Adventure

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How much is Sword of Vermilion worth on Sega Mega Drive? This price guide tracks new, used and sealed prices for this 1989 Action & Adventure release, with recent price trends. In North America (NTSC-U) it currently values around £96 new and £33 used, with a MyPlayersVault collector score of 64 (STRONG PICK tier). Sealed value is up 11% over the past 5 months. Import copies in UK / PAL trade around £79.

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Sword of Vermilion stands as a foundational RPG title for the North American Mega Drive library, representing an era when Sega's cartridge RPG offerings were limited and selective. The NTSC-U sealed physical remains genuinely scarce in the collector market, with authentic copies commanding sustained collector attention. While digital ports exist across modern platforms, they do not diminish the physical cartridge's collector identity—the original hardware experience remains the definitive format for Mega Drive enthusiasts. The title occupies a unique position: recognized within retro RPG circles but not yet mainstream, creating steady collector momentum without saturation. Condition-sensitive format and regional specificity reinforce its standing as a preservation-worthy piece of Sega's Western library.

Sword of Vermilion price guide — value by region

UK / PAL
NEW£79
USED£25
CEV£100
VAULT SCORE 44 MID-ALPHA
DEMAND Niche · MOVEMENT Dormant · STABILITY Stable
North America (NTSC-U)SHOWN BY DEFAULT
NEW£96
USED£33
CEV£135
VAULT SCORE 64 STRONG PICK
DEMAND Niche · MOVEMENT Strengthening · STABILITY Strengthening
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Sword of Vermilion — frequently asked questions

How much is Sword of Vermilion worth on Sega Mega Drive?
Sword of Vermilion on Sega Mega Drive currently values around £96 new and £33 used in North America (NTSC-U), with a Collector Estimated Value (CEV) of £135. Values are read from recent eBay and PriceCharting sales and update over time.
Is Sword of Vermilion rare or collectible?
Sword of Vermilion has a MyPlayersVault collector score of 64 (STRONG PICK 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 Sword of Vermilion?
A sealed (new) copy of Sword of Vermilion trades around £96, while a used complete copy is about £33, a premium of roughly £63 for sealed.
Are import copies of Sword of Vermilion cheaper?
Import copies in UK / PAL trade around £79, so values differ by region. MyPlayersVault tracks UK/PAL, NTSC-U and NTSC-J separately.

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