Ballz 3D
Ballz 3D — frequently asked questions
- What platforms is Ballz 3D on?
- Ballz 3D was released on Super Nintendo Entertainment System, Sega Mega Drive/Genesis, Super Famicom.
- When did Ballz 3D release?
- Ballz 3D was first released on September 23, 1994.
About Ballz 3D
Ballz 3D is a two player 3D action fighting game for the Sega Mega Drive/Genesis, the Super NES (SNES) and the 3DO. It was developed by PF Magic and published by Accolade in 1994. The 3DO version was released as a director's cut in 1995. Ballz offered three difficulty levels over a total of 21 matches. Its distinguishing quality was that each of the characters were composed completely of balls, with a pseudo-3D look.
Summary via IGDB.
Game details
- Platforms
- Super Nintendo Entertainment System, Sega Mega Drive/Genesis, Super Famicom
- Developer
- PF Magic
- Publisher
- Tec Toy
- Game modes
- Single player, Multiplayer, Split screen
- Themes
- Action
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 Genesis | 1994 | $7 | $14 | — | 8, 7, 5, 5, 6 | Low |
Also released on: Super Nintendo Entertainment System · Sega Mega Drive/Genesis · Super Famicom. We haven’t priced or authenticated those versions yet.
Collector value & authenticity
Sega Genesis · PriceCharting sold data · Verified 2026-10-29
Other releases and variants
| Release | Loose | Complete | Sealed |
|---|---|---|---|
| European (PAL) release | $5 | $10 | — |
How often it sells
- Loose: about once a month
- Complete: about 2 times a month
- Sealed: about once a year
Sales frequency from PriceCharting's completed-sale records, as of 2026-10-29.
Price over time
- Loose
- Complete
A loose copy sold for about $0.38 in Oct 2007, $5.18 five years ago, and $6.57 as of Oct 2026.
Show as table
| Month | Loose | Complete |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 2008 | $1.20 | — |
| Jan 2009 | $1.54 | — |
| Jan 2010 | $1.00 | — |
| Jan 2011 | $0.75 | — |
| Jan 2012 | $1.05 | — |
| Jan 2013 | $1.09 | — |
| Jan 2014 | $2.98 | $5.00 |
| Jan 2015 | $3.99 | $5.00 |
| Jan 2016 | $5.94 | $8.84 |
| Jan 2017 | $2.91 | $9.99 |
| Jan 2018 | $4.02 | $5.99 |
| Jan 2019 | $4.47 | $8.01 |
| Jan 2020 | $4.39 | $9.94 |
| Jan 2021 | $5.37 | $11.00 |
| Jan 2022 | $5.49 | $10.80 |
| Jan 2023 | $8.69 | $12.41 |
| Jan 2024 | $4.77 | $10.30 |
| Jan 2025 | $7.18 | $13.33 |
| Jan 2026 | $5.78 | $12.49 |
| Oct 2026 | $6.57 | $13.97 |
Monthly price estimates from PriceCharting's completed-sale records, sampled quarterly, through Oct 2026.
Release record
| Territory | Date | Barcode |
|---|---|---|
| North America | 5 October 1994 | 015605034121 |
| Europe / PAL | 23 September 1994 | — |
- Region
- NA+EU
- Released
- 1994
- Authenticity
- Low
A goofy, inventive Genesis fighter whose characters are built from spheres, and a very cheap cart.
On the Genesis, Ballz is a fighting game from PF.Magic, published by Accolade. Europe got it on 23 September 1994 and North America on 5 October 1994, under the subtitles The Battle of the Balls and Fighting at Its Ballziest. Every fighter is built entirely from spheres, which gives the game a pseudo-3D look. The Genesis version was originally meant for use with the Edge 16, a modem system for multiplayer gaming that was cancelled.
GamePro gave the Genesis game a positive review, praising its balanced gameplay, smooth scaling effects and humorous sound effects. Electronic Gaming Monthly's reviewer found the idea innovative but felt it never came together. GameFan, previewing it in 1994, liked the humor and the replay feature that lets you freeze or slow the action.
What the press said at the time
| Electronic Gaming Monthly Issue 63 | October 1994 | 8, 7, 5, 5, 6 |
“Ballz gives the player a great 3D sensation. This unique viewpoint alone is reason to buy the game.”
“Ballz is a little on the dull side. The controls and field rotation are a bit sluggish, and there just isn't enough depth to the combat to keep you occupied for long.”
“Ballz has a unique perspective on the fighting field (like Virtua Fighters), but I found some of the moves difficult to pull-off at times.”
Electronic Gaming Monthly's average rating is the mean of its Review Crew's scores, each given on a 1 to 10 scale "in relation to other titles available for the same system."
Before you buy
Among US carts the loose cart sits below the middle. The European cart usually costs less than the US one, both loose and complete. A complete US copy means the case, cartridge and manual.
Ballz 3D screenshots
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