Sonic the Hedgehog 3 — Sega Genesis Price & Value
Sega GenesisWhat Sonic the Hedgehog 3 for Sega Genesis is worth — loose cart, complete in box, and sealed.
Sonic the Hedgehog 3 value — Loose $28 · Complete (CIB) $60 · Sealed (new) $155. Prices updated July 2026.
Monthly CIB value, based on sold comps.
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Which version do you have?
For the lowest cost to simply own it, purchase the Not For Resale version at $33. The Standard ($60) and Cardboard Box ($53) versions offer better packaging or collectible presentation, appealing to those who value display or completeness. If budget is the primary concern, stick to Not For Resale. If presentation matters, the Cardboard Box is the better investment.
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Game details
- Brand
- Sega
- Platform
- Sega Genesis
- Genre
- Platform
- Publisher
- Sega
- Released
- 1994
- Copies sold
- 1.76M
Sonic the Hedgehog 3 (Sega Genesis) resale value
A loose cartridge of Sonic the Hedgehog 3 averages around $28. A complete-in-box (CIB) copy — cart, box, and manual — runs about $60, and a factory-sealed copy commands $155.
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 saves and the battery holds before you buy or sell.
Price guide
What this actually trades for — sold values by condition vs. what sellers are asking today
| Condition | Value | Based on |
|---|---|---|
| Loose | $28 | eBay sold comps |
| Complete (CIB) | $60 | eBay sold comps |
| Sealed (new) | $155 | eBay sold comps |
| Graded (WATA/CGC) | $1,300 | eBay sold comps |
| Live asking — low / typical / high | $7.88 / $34.99 / $125.99 | 20 live eBay listings ↗ |
Market check: As of July 19, 2026, 20 live eBay listings ask $7.88–$125.99 (median $34.99).
Frequently asked questions
- What is the loose market value for Sonic the Hedgehog 3?
- The loose version of Sonic the Hedgehog 3 for Sega Genesis is valued at $28.
- How much is a sealed copy of Sonic 3 worth?
- A sealed copy of Sonic the Hedgehog 3 from 1994 is currently valued at $155.
- What genre is Sonic the Hedgehog 3?
- Sonic the Hedgehog 3 is a Platform genre game published by Sega.
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