Back to the Future Part III
Back to the Future Part III — frequently asked questions
- What platforms is Back to the Future Part III on?
- Back to the Future Part III was released on Commodore C64/128/MAX, ZX Spectrum, Sega Mega Drive/Genesis, Atari ST/STE, DOS, Amiga, Amstrad CPC, Sega Master System/Mark III.
- When did Back to the Future Part III release?
- Back to the Future Part III was first released on December 31, 1991.
About Back to the Future Part III
There's no time like the past and there's no time to lose! Great Scott! Doc's flashed himself back to 1885, into the arms of his future bride Clara Clayton, and right into the hands of Hill Valley's most vicious varmint, Buford "Mad Dog" Tannen. And Marty's learned that Doc is just a few days away from being deep sixed. So saddle up the DeLorean and bring Doc back to the future before he makes a no-return ride to Boot Hill. Jump, shoot and duck past runaway suitcases, trunks, chicken crates, vultures, Indians, boulders, logs and more. Power up with three way shooting shotguns to get through the Indians arrows and cavalry's bullets. Keep an eye on the clock as you blast away at cutouts of Buford and his gang, flying geese, bonus ducks and more. You're cornered by Buford's bad guys so whip those pie trays and try to take them out. Punch, crawl, duck and jump across the racing rail cars to get to the DeLorean. Play both leading roles - Doc and Marty - during this fun, pistol packin' arcade action adventure inspired by the scenes from the smash hit movie. Four part rescue chase has you racing across the plains dodging danger, and galloping through a gauntlet of enemy crossfire to save Doc's sweetheart, Clara. Take aim at the first person perspective Shooting Gallery. Practice mowing down Mad Dog, his cronies and a wild western assortment of fast moving targets. It's tin vs. lead as you pit your supply of pie trays against Buford's gang and their six shooters. Atop the speeding hijacked train you'll have to save your own caboose while collecting speed logs. It's the trickiest obstacle course ever to ride the rails.
Summary via IGDB.
Back to the Future Part III on Wikipedia
Back to the Future Part III is a video game based on the film of the same name. The game is different from LJN's Back to the Future Part II & III video game released for the NES. The game was released in 1991 for the Genesis, Amiga, Amstrad CPC, Atari ST, Commodore 64, MS-DOS, Master System, and the ZX Spectrum. Each version of the game is more or less identical and all are loosely based on the popular film of the same name. The game was developed by Probe Software and published by Image Works and Arena Entertainment.
Source: Wikipedia (text under CC BY-SA 4.0).
Game details
- Developer
- Keith Software
- Publisher
- Image Works
- Game modes
- Single player
- Themes
- Action, Science fiction
- Series
- Back to the Future
Details via IGDB.
Reception
Every version compared
Prices, contemporary reception and the studio credited for each release
| Platform | Year | Loose | Complete | Sealed | Period reviews | Fake risk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sega Master SystemDetails ↓ | 1992 | $17 | $44 | — | 10 reviews | Low (look-alike) |
| Sega GenesisDetails ↓ | 1991 | $39 | $120 | $335 | 28% | Low |
The cheapest way to own it loose is the Sega Master System version ($17).
Also released on: Commodore C64/128/MAX · ZX Spectrum · Sega Mega Drive/Genesis · Atari ST/STE · DOS · Amiga · Amstrad CPC · Sega Master System/Mark III. We haven’t priced or authenticated those versions yet.
Prices are per version and are not interchangeable, and neither are the reviews: conversions in this era were often built by a different studio than the original, so a score earned on one machine says nothing about how another plays.
Collector value & authenticity
Sega Master System · PriceCharting sold data · Verified 2026-10-28
How often it sells
- Loose: about 5 times a year
- Complete: about once a month
- Sealed: about once a year
Sales frequency from PriceCharting's completed-sale records, as of 2026-10-28.
Price over time
- Loose
- Complete
A loose copy sold for about $9.95 in Jan 2011, $17.38 five years ago, and $17.42 as of Oct 2026.
Show as table
| Month | Loose | Complete |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 2011 | $9.95 | — |
| Jan 2012 | $9.95 | — |
| Jan 2013 | $15.95 | — |
| Jan 2014 | $15.95 | — |
| Jan 2015 | $4.95 | — |
| Jan 2016 | $4.95 | — |
| Jan 2017 | $30 | $15.00 |
| Jan 2018 | $10.64 | $21 |
| Jan 2019 | $12.04 | $21 |
| Jan 2020 | $13.77 | $17.31 |
| Jan 2021 | $13.77 | $18.13 |
| Jan 2022 | $16.45 | $21 |
| Jan 2023 | $15.00 | $15.03 |
| Jan 2024 | $15.23 | $36 |
| Jan 2025 | $19.51 | $32 |
| Jan 2026 | $17.10 | $44 |
| Oct 2026 | $17.42 | $44 |
Monthly price estimates from PriceCharting's completed-sale records, sampled quarterly, through Oct 2026.
Release record
| Territory | Date | Product number |
|---|---|---|
| Europe / PAL | 24 June 1992 | MK-27020-50 |
- Region
- EU
- Released
- 1992
- Authenticity
- Low
The Sega Master System version
A film tie-in from Probe that came out only in Europe, and a loose cart that sits a little above the middle on price.
Back to the Future Part III on the Master System was developed by Probe Software and published by Image Works, released in Europe on 24 June 1992. It is based on the third film, and it is a different game from the NES tie-in made by LJN.
How it was made
Developed by Probe Software and published by Image Works.
What the press said at the time
| Mean Machines Games Guide | May 1992 | OVERALL 68% |
| Mean Machines Sega Issue 3 | December 1992 | OVERALL 68% |
| Sega Pro Issue 23 | September 1993 | 79% |
| Sega Pro Issue 24 | October 1993 | 79% |
| Sega Master Force Issue 3 | October 1993 | 33% |
| Sega Master Force Issue 5 | November 1993 | 33% |
| Sega Pro Issue 26 | December 1993 | 79% |
| Sega Pro Issue 33 | June 1994 | 79% |
| Sega Pro Issue 37 | October 1994 | 79% |
| Sega Pro Issue 43 | April 1995 | 69% |
“The graphics are excellent by Master System standards, crisp, colourful and extremely well detailed. Where BTTF3 fails is the playability department.”
“Featuring great graphics and sound, this is a fun game which is ultimately let down by the fact that it only has three levels and doesn't take long to finish.”
“Marty is back! Featuring great graphics and sound, this is a fun game which is ultimately let down by the fact that it only has three levels and doesn't take long to finish.”
“Much better sequel, but has oniy three stages and they get easier. The programmers háve taken recognisable bits from the film.”
How the Sega Master System version differs
The Master System version is described as more or less identical to the other versions.
Also on other platforms
Amiga · Amstrad CPC · Atari ST · Commodore 64 · MS-DOS · Genesis · ZX Spectrum
- ZX Spectrum. The Spectrum version won a Crash Smash award and reached number 2 in the sales charts in July 1991.
Before you buy
Only a European cart exists. Loose, it sits above the middle for a European-only game. The look-alike risk is low, and a complete copy should include the manual, which is the part most often missing.
Collector value & authenticity
Sega Genesis · PriceCharting sold data · Verified 2026-10-29
Other releases and variants
| Release | Loose | Complete | Sealed |
|---|---|---|---|
| European (PAL) release | $20 | $50 | — |
How often it sells
- Loose: about once a month
- Complete: about once a month
- Sealed: about once a year
Prices marked “few sales” rest on about one recorded sale a year, so treat them as a rough guide: the next copy could sell well above or below. Expect to wait for one to come up.
Sales frequency from PriceCharting's completed-sale records, as of 2026-10-29.
Price over time
- Loose
- Complete
A loose copy sold for about $7.99 in Oct 2007, $23 five years ago, and $39 as of Oct 2026.
Show as table
| Month | Loose | Complete |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 2008 | $100 | — |
| Jan 2009 | $9.50 | — |
| Jan 2010 | $3.70 | — |
| Jan 2011 | $7.75 | — |
| Jan 2012 | $10.48 | — |
| Jan 2013 | $14.99 | — |
| Jan 2014 | $10.00 | $27 |
| Jan 2015 | $11.81 | $28 |
| Jan 2016 | $19.99 | $28 |
| Jan 2017 | $10.50 | $70 |
| Jan 2018 | $16.99 | $36 |
| Jan 2019 | $16.73 | $34 |
| Jan 2020 | $17.25 | $42 |
| Jan 2021 | $17.93 | $65 |
| Jan 2022 | $25 | $125 |
| Jan 2023 | $31 | $115 |
| Jan 2024 | $36 | $98 |
| Jan 2025 | $28 | $106 |
| Jan 2026 | $38 | $115 |
| Oct 2026 | $39 | $120 |
Monthly price estimates from PriceCharting's completed-sale records, sampled quarterly, through Oct 2026.
Release record
| Territory | Date | Product number | Barcode | Known board |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| North America | 1991 | T-69046 | 734549001036 | — |
| Europe / PAL | 7 October 1992 | T-69046-50 | — | 171-5703 · MPR-14328-F |
- Region
- NA+EU
- Released
- 1991
- Authenticity
- Low
The Sega Genesis version
A Probe-made film tie-in that two of Electronic Gaming Monthly's four reviewers disliked, and a loose cart that sits above the middle among US carts.
This is the Genesis version of Back to the Future Part III, a game based on the third film, developed by Probe Software. It reached North America in 1991, published by Arena Entertainment, and Europe on 7 October 1992 under the Image Works name. The same game also came out on a string of home computers, and the Master System version is covered separately on this page.
Two of the four Electronic Gaming Monthly reviewers who looked at the Genesis release described it as no fun at all and a disappointment from start to finish.
What the press said at the time
| Sega Pro Issue 36 | September 1994 | 28% |
“Two halves don’t necessarily make a whole, and four different game styles don’t necessarily make for a great game.(Wow! Philosophy!)”
“Marty McFly, animated in the worst possible taste, proves to be a serious let-down in this disappointing film licence.”
Also on other platforms
Master System · Amiga · Amstrad CPC · Atari ST · Commodore 64 · MS-DOS · ZX Spectrum
- ZX Spectrum. The Spectrum version received a Crash Smash award and reached number 2 in the sales charts in July 1991, behind Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles.
Before you buy
Among US carts it sits above the middle. The European cart usually costs noticeably less than the US one, loose or complete. A complete US copy means the case, cartridge and manual.
Back to the Future Part III screenshots
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