Thunder Force IV
Sega Mega Drive · 1992 · Shoot'em Up
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About Thunder Force IV
How much is Thunder Force IV worth on Sega Mega Drive? This price guide tracks new and used prices for this 1992 Shoot'em Up release, with recent price trends. In UK / PAL it currently values around £127 new and £86 used, with a MyPlayersVault collector score of 82 (S-TIER GHOST tier). New value is up 17% over the past 5 months.
Thunder Force IV stands as a canonical shmup masterpiece and remains a cornerstone of Mega Drive collector identity. The PAL cartridge release represents genuine scarcity within the shoot-em-up collector sphere, with sealed UK copies commanding sustained collector attention. The absence of any digital re-release or modern port reinforces the physical cartridge's role as the sole authentic preservation medium. Collector demand remains established among shmup enthusiasts and Mega Drive completionists, though broader mainstream awareness has plateaued. The title's technical achievement and arcade-to-console translation legacy ensure sustained recognition within collector communities.
Thunder Force IV price guide — value by region
Collector context, not financial advice. Prices reflect recent eBay and PriceCharting data.
