# Socket — resale value

**Socket** is worth about **$31** loose, based on real closed eBay sales. Sealed or new examples sell for around **$154**.

## Value by tier

| Condition | Value (USD) |
| --- | --- |
| Loose | $31 |
| Complete (CIB) | $61 |
| Sealed (new) | $154 |
| Graded (WATA/CGC) | $169 |

Values are medians of real closed eBay sales, updated 2026-07-25. They are estimates for reference, not offers or appraisals — condition, completeness and edition move them a lot, so compare against the sold listings before pricing anything.

Recent movement: Steady.

## Check the market

- [Sold listings on eBay](https://junkpal.ai/api/go?to=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.com%2Fsch%2Fi.html%3F_nkw%3DSega%2520Genesis%2520Socket%26LH_Sold%3D1%26LH_Complete%3D1%26mkcid%3D1%26mkrid%3D711-53200-19255-0%26siteid%3D0%26campid%3D5339166094%26toolid%3D10001%26mkevt%3D1%26customid%3Dmd-sold&p=md-sold) — the closed sales these medians are computed from
- [Live listings on eBay](https://junkpal.ai/api/go?to=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.com%2Fsch%2Fi.html%3F_nkw%3DSega%2520Genesis%2520Socket%26mkcid%3D1%26mkrid%3D711-53200-19255-0%26siteid%3D0%26campid%3D5339166094%26toolid%3D10001%26mkevt%3D1%26customid%3Dmd-live&p=md-live) — what sellers are asking right now

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## Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Brand | Sega |
| Platform | Sega Genesis |

## Socket (Sega Genesis) resale value

A loose copy of **Socket** averages around $31. A complete-in-box (CIB) copy — game, box, and manual — runs about $61, and a factory-sealed copy commands $154.

### What drives the price

Condition is everything: a clean, unscratched label, an intact box without crushing, and the original manual can swing the value 30–50%. Test that the game works before you buy or sell.

## FAQ

**What is the current resale value for a loose copy of Socket on Sega Genesis?**

A loose copy of Sega Genesis Socket is currently valued at $31.

**How much more is a sealed copy worth compared to a loose one?**

A sealed copy is valued at $154, significantly higher than the $31 price for a loose version.

**Is there a big difference in price between CIB and sealed?**

Yes, a complete-in-box copy is $61, while the sealed version sells for $154.

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Full price guide: https://junkpal.ai/products/socket-sega-genesis-price
How these values are computed: https://junkpal.ai/methodology
Cite as: "JunkPal price guide value as of 2026-07-25, based on real sold listings (junkpal.ai)"