Bill Walsh College Football
Bill Walsh College Football — frequently asked questions
- What platforms is Bill Walsh College Football on?
- Bill Walsh College Football was released on Super Nintendo Entertainment System, Sega Mega Drive/Genesis, Sega CD.
- When did Bill Walsh College Football release?
- Bill Walsh College Football was first released on August 1, 1993.
About Bill Walsh College Football
The game features 24 college football teams from the 1992 season and 24 of the all-time college teams since 1978. Play modes include exhibition, playoffs and all-time playoffs and the SNES version also has an eleven week season mode with the National Championship as the ultimate goal.
Summary via IGDB.
Game details
- Platforms
- Super Nintendo Entertainment System, Sega Mega Drive/Genesis, Sega CD
- Developer
- Electronic Arts
- Publisher
- Electronic Arts
- ESRB rating
- E
- Game modes
- Single player, Multiplayer, Split screen
- Themes
- Action
Details via IGDB.
Every version compared
Prices, contemporary reception and the studio credited for each release
| Platform | Year | Loose | Complete | Sealed | Fake risk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sega GenesisDetails ↓ | 1993 | $5 | $12 | $33 | Low |
| Sega CDDetails ↓ | 1993 | $6 | $11 | $25 | Low |
The cheapest way to own it loose is the Sega Genesis version ($5).
Also released on: Super Nintendo Entertainment System · Sega Mega Drive/Genesis. 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 Genesis · PriceCharting sold data · Verified 2026-10-29
Other releases and variants
| Release | Loose | Complete | Sealed |
|---|---|---|---|
| European (PAL) release | $10 | $25 | — |
What it needs to play
- Some modesSave battery (inside the cartridge) — saves to memory kept alive by a battery inside the cartridge; if that battery has died, saves are lost (MAME cartridge records).
How often it sells
- Loose: about once a month
- Complete: about once a week
- Sealed: about 2 times 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, $5.61 five years ago, and $4.99 as of Oct 2026.
Show as table
| Month | Loose | Complete |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 2008 | $0.75 | — |
| Jan 2009 | $0.75 | — |
| Jan 2010 | $1.00 | — |
| Jan 2011 | $0.75 | — |
| Jan 2012 | $0.87 | — |
| Jan 2013 | $0.87 | — |
| Jan 2014 | $1.49 | $2.49 |
| Jan 2015 | $2.98 | $6.95 |
| Jan 2016 | $3.69 | $8.99 |
| Jan 2017 | $3.78 | $6.99 |
| Jan 2018 | $3.90 | $6.35 |
| Jan 2019 | $3.19 | $6.79 |
| Jan 2020 | $3.69 | $5.53 |
| Jan 2021 | $5.27 | $8.40 |
| Jan 2022 | $8.25 | $8.63 |
| Jan 2023 | $4.97 | $10.63 |
| Jan 2024 | $3.97 | $9.99 |
| Jan 2025 | $4.13 | $10.73 |
| Jan 2026 | $2.70 | $11.52 |
| Oct 2026 | $4.99 | $11.90 |
Monthly price estimates from PriceCharting's completed-sale records, sampled quarterly, through Oct 2026.
Release record
| Territory | Date | Barcode |
|---|---|---|
| North America | August 1993 | 014633071450 |
| Europe / PAL | September 1993 | — |
- Region
- NA+EU
- Released
- 1993
- Authenticity
- Low
The Sega Genesis version
An early college football game built on EA's Madden engine, and a very cheap cart.
This is the Genesis version of Bill Walsh College Football, developed by High Score Productions and published by EA Sports. It came out in North America in August 1993 and in Europe in September 1993. It takes the familiar play of EA's Madden games and sets it in the college game, built around the name of coach Bill Walsh.
Mean Machines Sega, previewing it, described larger player graphics, college touches such as the triple option and two-point conversion attempts, 24 top college teams plus 24 all-time great teams, and a panning stadium camera. Electronic Games called it the latest revision of EA's football engine. Computer Gaming World in 1993 said the Genesis version provided the best sports action yet seen in a cartridge product.
What the press said at the time
“Bill Walsh College Football is an excellent simulation with great presentation and a worthy challenge.”
“Bill Walsh College Football does have its minor problems, but don't let that stop you from playing it. Electronic Arts has done it again — this cart's in the running for the Heisman!”
“this one really shines. The overall effect is a more exciting, emotional game than John Madden.”
Also on other platforms
Super NES · Sega CD
Before you buy
Among US carts it sits below the middle, so it is an easy cart to buy. The European cart usually costs much more than the US one. The cartridge saves to a battery inside it for some modes, so check that a save holds; a replaced battery is a normal repair and not a sign of a fake. Sega Retro lists it as working with EA's 4 Way Play.
Collector value & authenticity
Sega CD · PriceCharting sold data · Verified 2026-11-02
Other releases and variants
| Release | Loose | Complete | Sealed |
|---|---|---|---|
| European (PAL) release | $22 | $48 | — |
How often it sells
- Loose: about once a month
- Complete: about 2 times a month
- Sealed: about 4 times a year
Sales frequency from PriceCharting's completed-sale records, as of 2026-11-02.
Price over time
- Loose
- Complete
A loose copy sold for about $0.97 in Oct 2008, $4.41 five years ago, and $6.14 as of Nov 2026.
Show as table
| Month | Loose | Complete |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 2009 | $0.75 | — |
| Jan 2010 | $0.75 | — |
| Jan 2011 | $0.88 | — |
| Jan 2012 | $0.87 | — |
| Jan 2013 | $1.00 | — |
| Jan 2014 | $4.70 | $4.90 |
| Jan 2015 | $2.45 | $3.99 |
| Jan 2016 | $3.95 | $1.99 |
| Jan 2017 | $0.99 | $9.99 |
| Jan 2018 | $4.21 | $7.00 |
| Jan 2019 | $4.28 | $5.40 |
| Jan 2020 | $4.22 | $8.06 |
| Jan 2021 | $6.95 | $7.88 |
| Jan 2022 | $5.01 | $10.06 |
| Jan 2023 | $8.99 | $9.98 |
| Jan 2024 | $7.00 | $10.87 |
| Jan 2025 | $4.95 | $8.99 |
| Jan 2026 | $5.41 | $14.61 |
| Nov 2026 | $6.14 | $10.99 |
Monthly price estimates from PriceCharting's completed-sale records, sampled quarterly, through Nov 2026.
Release record
| Territory | Date | Product number | Barcode |
|---|---|---|---|
| North America | December 1993 | T-50025 | 014633072815 |
| Europe / PAL | March 1994 | T-50025-05 | — |
- Region
- NA+EU
- Released
- 1993
- Authenticity
- Low
The Sega CD version
EA's college football game with Bill Walsh himself on the disc, playing much like the cartridge but with CD extras.
On the Sega CD, Bill Walsh College Football reached North America in December 1993 and Europe in March 1994. GameFan's December 1993 issue said the disc adds digitized video of Bill Walsh offering play-calling strategies, CD-quality audio commentary from Walsh and team rating cards covering 15 attributes for each team.
GamePro, in February 1994, said the game play is the same as on the Genesis, with 24 all-time great college teams and 24 top programs from the 1992 season. Electronic Gaming Monthly described Madden-style play with a scaling field and CD sounds, and counted it among the most playable of the CD games.
How it was made
High Score Productions developed it and EA Sports published it.
What the press said at the time
“Walsh CD is an excellent first effort on the new medium and is a good indication that EA Sports sees potential in the Sega CD.”
“If you own a Mega-CD Bill Walsh College Football is a must-buy with atmosphere and playability leading the way.”
Also on other platforms
Genesis · Super NES
Before you buy
On loose price it sits near the bottom among North American Sega CD games. The European disc usually costs far more than the US one, loose and complete, so pay the European premium only if you own a European Mega-CD; the US disc is the one for a North American Sega CD. As a December 1993 release it should come in the tall plastic case, which cracks easily, so check that the case and manual belong to this game.
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