Vermilion
Sega Genesis · 1989
About this game
The "cousin" of Sega's RPG Phantasy Star II , Sword of Vermilion is a role-playing game with action combat in a medieval-fantasy setting.
A third-person, top-down perspective is used to move around towns.
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A first-person view is used for overland travel outside of towns.
A third-person side view perspective (a la Double Dragon or Final Fight ) is used for the combat sequences.
The player is cast in the role of an ordinary young man who discovers that he is really a prince, and the son of the deceased good King Erik.
He is charged with traveling around the land of Excalabria to collect the eight magic Rings of Good, defeating a number of boss enemies on the way to confronting the evil King Tsarkon.
About Sega Genesis
Known as the Mega Drive outside North America, the Sega Genesis (1988/1989) was Sega's most successful console and Sonic the Hedgehog's original home, fueling the "console wars" era against Nintendo's SNES. Genesis cartridge collecting is well-established: common sports and platformer titles are affordable, while sports-license and later-era games with smaller print runs can carry a meaningful premium.
Gamevaro tracks Vermilion for Sega Genesis with separate market values for loose, complete-in-box (CIB) and factory-sealed copies, sourced from real eBay sales. Prices also vary by region — PAL, NTSC-U and NTSC-J releases of the same game often sell for different amounts due to print run sizes and regional collector demand.
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Market values by condition
PAL
NTSC-U
NTSC-J
Recent sales
| Date | Type | Region | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-08-13 | Loose / Item only | NTSC-U | €24.68 |
| 2026-08-13 | Loose / Item only | PAL | €27.34 |
| 2026-08-13 | Item + Box | NTSC-J | €9.38 |
| 2026-08-10 | Graded New | NTSC-J | €34.33 |
| 2026-08-10 | Manual Only | NTSC-J | €12.54 |
| 2026-08-10 | Loose / Item only | NTSC-J | €4.33 |
| 2026-08-10 | Box Only | NTSC-J | €5.05 |
| 2026-08-10 | Boxed (CIB) | NTSC-J | €12.54 |
| 2026-08-10 | Sealed / New | NTSC-J | €31.21 |
| 2026-07-14 | Loose / Item only | NTSC-J | €27.22 |
| 2026-07-12 | Loose / Item only | NTSC-J | €4.37 |
| 2026-07-12 | Graded New | NTSC-J | €46.19 |
| 2026-07-12 | Box Only | NTSC-J | €6.68 |
| 2026-07-12 | Manual Only | NTSC-J | €13.98 |
| 2026-07-12 | Sealed / New | NTSC-J | €41.99 |
| 2026-07-12 | Boxed (CIB) | NTSC-J | €16.71 |
| 2026-07-10 | Boxed (CIB) | NTSC-J | €16.71 |
| 2026-07-10 | Sealed / New | NTSC-J | €41.98 |
| 2026-07-10 | Box Only | NTSC-J | €6.69 |
| 2026-07-10 | Graded New | NTSC-J | €46.17 |
| 2026-07-10 | Manual Only | NTSC-J | €13.97 |
| 2026-07-10 | Loose / Item only | NTSC-J | €4.37 |
| 2026-06-18 | Manual Only | NTSC-J | €13.78 |
| 2026-06-18 | Box Only | NTSC-J | €6.62 |
| 2026-06-18 | Loose / Item only | NTSC-J | €4.31 |
| 2026-06-18 | Sealed / New | NTSC-J | €41.40 |
| 2026-06-18 | Graded New | NTSC-J | €45.54 |
| 2026-06-18 | Boxed (CIB) | NTSC-J | €16.52 |
| 2026-06-08 | Loose / Item only | NTSC-J | €4.47 |
| 2026-06-08 | Sealed / New | NTSC-J | €41.24 |
Market insights
Rarity & condition
Only a handful of market sales have been tracked for Vermilion, suggesting it doesn't trade hands very often — a sign of relative scarcity compared to more common Sega Genesis titles.
Complete-in-box (CIB) copies typically command a premium over loose cartridges/discs because the original box and manual are more fragile and get discarded or damaged over time — fewer complete sets survive.
Frequently asked questions
How much is Vermilion worth?
Vermilion for Sega Genesis is currently worth €27.34 loose. Prices are based on real sales and update regularly on Gamevaro.
Is Vermilion rare?
Vermilion has only a handful of tracked market sales, suggesting relative scarcity compared to more common Sega Genesis titles.
What's the difference between loose, CIB and sealed for Vermilion?
Loose means cartridge or disc only, CIB (complete in box) includes the original box and manual, and sealed means factory-sealed and never opened. These are tracked as separate market values because the price gap between them can be significant, especially for older releases.
Is Vermilion worth more in PAL or NTSC?
The PAL version of Vermilion is currently worth €27.34 loose, versus €24.68 for NTSC-U. Regional price differences usually come down to print run size and regional collector demand.
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