Cool Spot
Cool Spot — frequently asked questions
- What platforms is Cool Spot on?
- Cool Spot was released on Super Nintendo Entertainment System, Sega Mega Drive/Genesis, DOS, Amiga, Super Famicom, Sega Master System/Mark III.
- When did Cool Spot release?
- Cool Spot was first released on April 16, 1993.
About Cool Spot
Cool Spot is a mascot for 7 Up, introduced in 1987. During this time, the red spot in the 7 Up logo was anthropomorphized: given arms, legs, a mouth, and sunglasses. British video games developer Virgin Interactive's American studio produced a platform game starring the 7 Up Spot, entitled Cool Spot.
Summary via IGDB.
Game details
- Platforms
- Super Nintendo Entertainment System, Sega Mega Drive/Genesis, DOS, Amiga, Super Famicom, Sega Master System/Mark III
- Developer
- Virgin Games USA
- Publisher
- Virgin Interactive Entertainment
- Game modes
- Single player
- Themes
- Action
- Series
- 7 Up
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 ↓ | 1993 | $7 | $13 | $41 | — | Low (look-alike) |
| Sega GenesisDetails ↓ | 1993 | $11 | $26 | $122 | 93% | Medium |
The cheapest way to own it loose is the Sega Master System version ($7).
Also released on: Super Nintendo Entertainment System · Sega Mega Drive/Genesis · DOS · Amiga · Super Famicom · 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 once a month
- Complete: about 2 times 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 2026-10-28.
Price over time
- Loose
- Complete
A loose copy sold for about $5.50 in Oct 2010, $6.97 five years ago, and $6.91 as of Oct 2026.
Show as table
| Month | Loose | Complete |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 2011 | $5.50 | — |
| Jan 2012 | $19.95 | — |
| Jan 2013 | $15.95 | — |
| Jan 2014 | $15.95 | — |
| Jan 2015 | $9.59 | $9.99 |
| Jan 2016 | $9.71 | $30 |
| Jan 2017 | $9.71 | $12.00 |
| Jan 2018 | $12.26 | $13.21 |
| Jan 2019 | $5.97 | $11.40 |
| Jan 2020 | $6.64 | $11.88 |
| Jan 2021 | $6.72 | $6.78 |
| Jan 2022 | $9.48 | $11.43 |
| Jan 2023 | $7.26 | $11.56 |
| Jan 2024 | $4.93 | $13.31 |
| Jan 2025 | $6.28 | $18.66 |
| Jan 2026 | $9.00 | $22 |
| Oct 2026 | $6.91 | $12.86 |
Monthly price estimates from PriceCharting's completed-sale records, sampled quarterly, through Oct 2026.
Release record
| Territory | Date | Product number |
|---|---|---|
| Europe / PAL | October 1993 | MK-27068-50 |
- Region
- EU
- Released
- 1993
- Authenticity
- Low
The Sega Master System version
A solid licensed-mascot platformer from Virgin, cheap in Europe and a safe pick.
Cool Spot is a platform game from Virgin Games, published for the Master System in Europe in October 1993. Its hero is Spot, the mascot of the 7 Up soft drink, who got his own game at a time when brand mascots such as Chester Cheetah and the Noid were also starring in theirs. The game also appeared on the Mega Drive, Super NES, Game Gear and Game Boy, among others, so this page covers the Master System cart.
Matt Furniss is credited with the Master System music.
In the sales charts
In one sales chart, September 1995; highest position #3.
Show the placing
- #3 in the Master System chart — Sega Pro, Issue 49, September 1995
Sales charts as printed in the magazines of the time.
Before you buy
Only a European cart exists. Loose, it is cheap, below the middle of the European-only carts, and the look-alike risk is low. Check the manual if you are buying complete.
Collector value & authenticity
Sega Genesis · PriceCharting sold data · Verified 2026-10-29
Other releases and variants
| Release | Loose | Complete | Sealed |
|---|---|---|---|
| European (PAL) release | $8 | $16 | $41 |
| Japanese release | $63 | $315 | $800 |
How often it sells
- Loose: about once a week
- Complete: about 2 times 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 $2.35 in Oct 2007, $8.28 five years ago, and $11.28 as of Oct 2026.
Show as table
| Month | Loose | Complete |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 2008 | $2.88 | — |
| Jan 2009 | $3.85 | — |
| Jan 2010 | $0.99 | — |
| Jan 2011 | $3.25 | — |
| Jan 2012 | $2.12 | — |
| Jan 2013 | $2.84 | — |
| Jan 2014 | $8.78 | $9.99 |
| Jan 2015 | $6.74 | $9.12 |
| Jan 2016 | $8.49 | $12.00 |
| Jan 2017 | $8.00 | $14.37 |
| Jan 2018 | $9.20 | $14.99 |
| Jan 2019 | $8.40 | $13.00 |
| Jan 2020 | $7.51 | $15.13 |
| Jan 2021 | $11.97 | $17.69 |
| Jan 2022 | $11.59 | $20 |
| Jan 2023 | $10.96 | $22 |
| Jan 2024 | $9.95 | $20 |
| Jan 2025 | $7.98 | $23 |
| Jan 2026 | $12.27 | $25 |
| Oct 2026 | $11.28 | $26 |
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 | April 1993 | — | 010086010732 | 171-5978B |
| Europe / PAL | June 1993 | T-70196-50 | — | 171-5978BA |
| Japan | 18 February 1994 | — | — | — |
- Region
- NA+EU+JP
- Released
- 1993
- Authenticity
- Med
The Sega Genesis version
A bright, polished licensed platformer that sits a little below the middle among US carts and costs less still in Europe.
This is the Genesis cartridge of Cool Spot, a platformer from Virgin Games starring Spot, the mascot of the 7 Up soft drink. It came out in North America in April 1993, in Europe in June 1993 and in Japan in February 1994. The same game also appeared on the Super NES, Master System, Game Gear and other formats, so this page is for the Genesis cartridge only.
Video Games & Computer Entertainment, reviewing the Super NES version in September 1993, called the Genesis graphics outstanding, and in 1996 GamesMaster ranked the Genesis version 92nd on its list of the top 100 games of all time.
What the press said at the time
| Sega Pro Issue 36 | September 1994 | 93% |
“Although Cool Spot doesn't pack the all-around, in-depth, complex game play found in Sonic The Hedgehog or Super Mario, it's got enough going for it to guarantee the little guys a decent following in the video game world.”
“Cool Spot is a winner with quality and class from beginning to end.”
“It looks great, sounds even better and is easy to pick up and learn to play, yet it is challenging enough to keep you from being initially bored.”
“Original, fun and super cool, this will have you tearing your hair out. It's very difficult and if you want to hone your timing and patience, then this is the game to do it with.”
In the sales charts
In 8 sales charts, September 1993 to November 1993; highest position #1.
Show all 8 placings
- #1 in the Our Price Mega Drive chart — Sega Pro, Issue 23, September 1993
- #1 in the Virgin Mega Drive chart — Sega Pro, Issue 23, September 1993
- #1 in the HMV Mega Drive chart — Sega Pro, Issue 23, September 1993
- #3 in the Our Price Mega Drive chart — Sega Pro, Issue 24, October 1993
- #5 in the Virgin Mega Drive chart — Sega Pro, Issue 24, October 1993
- #5 in the HMV Mega Drive chart — Sega Pro, Issue 24, October 1993
- #8 in the Our Price Mega Drive chart — Sega Pro, Issue 25, November 1993
- #9 in the Virgin Mega Drive chart — Sega Pro, Issue 25, November 1993
Sales charts as printed in the magazines of the time.
Before you buy
Among US carts it sits a little below the middle, so it is an easy cart to find at a fair price. The European cart usually costs less than the US one, while the Japanese cart usually costs far more and has a different cartridge shape. Because the risk tier is Medium, ask for a photo of the board and compare it with the board listed on this page. A complete US copy means the case, cartridge and manual.
Cool Spot screenshots
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