Dashin' Desperadoes
Dashin' Desperadoes — frequently asked questions
- What platforms is Dashin' Desperadoes on?
- Dashin' Desperadoes was released on Sega Mega Drive/Genesis.
- When did Dashin' Desperadoes release?
- Dashin' Desperadoes was first released on July 15, 1993.
About Dashin' Desperadoes
Will and Rick were like two peas in a pod or more accurately, two cowpokes in a corral. In other words, these two cowboys were best of friends and nothing could tear them apart that is, until Jenny came to town. Since her arrival, the two best friends have become bitter rivals, each vying for her attention and affection. When Jenny's father decides to send her on a trip around the world, Will and Rick decide to race each other to see which one of them will accompany her. Through deserts, icebergs, shark-infested waters, and even ancient ruins these two go head-to-head in the wackiest race you've ever seen. In split-screen action, you and your opponent (either the computer or a friend) will have to use fancy footwork and a few tricks to be the first to the finish line and win Jenny's heart.
Summary via IGDB.
Game details
- Developer
- Data East Corporation
- Publisher
- Data East Corporation
- 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 | Period reviews | Fake risk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sega Genesis | 1993 | $17 | $38 | — | 2 reviews | Low |
Also released on: Sega Mega Drive/Genesis. We haven’t priced or authenticated that version yet.
Collector value & authenticity
Sega Genesis · PriceCharting sold data · Verified 2026-10-29
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 $5.02 in Oct 2007, $14.95 five years ago, and $17.33 as of Oct 2026.
Show as table
| Month | Loose | Complete |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 2008 | $4.97 | — |
| Jan 2009 | $3.44 | — |
| Jan 2010 | $2.40 | — |
| Jan 2011 | $2.45 | — |
| Jan 2012 | $4.69 | — |
| Jan 2013 | $6.97 | — |
| Jan 2014 | $8.00 | $25 |
| Jan 2015 | $8.84 | $30 |
| Jan 2016 | $9.31 | $19.95 |
| Jan 2017 | $11.99 | $15.55 |
| Jan 2018 | $12.48 | $30 |
| Jan 2019 | $9.52 | $26 |
| Jan 2020 | $12.99 | $26 |
| Jan 2021 | $15.51 | $27 |
| Jan 2022 | $15.64 | $42 |
| Jan 2023 | $18.65 | $39 |
| Jan 2024 | $20 | $58 |
| Jan 2025 | $14.42 | $55 |
| Jan 2026 | $18.99 | $60 |
| Oct 2026 | $17.33 | $38 |
Monthly price estimates from PriceCharting's completed-sale records, sampled quarterly, through Oct 2026.
Release record
| Territory | Date | Product number | Barcode |
|---|---|---|---|
| North America | September 1993 | T-13066 | 013252014077 |
- Region
- NA
- Released
- 1993
- Authenticity
- Low
A short, odd two-player dash through cowboy obstacle courses that is more fun with a friend than alone.
Dashin' Desperadoes is a platform racing game from Data East, released on the Genesis in North America in September 1993. You pick one of two cowboys, Will or Rick, and run through obstacles to reach the maiden Jenny.
Mean Machines Sega called it a very strange fish, closest to Wiz 'n' Liz, with a wafer-thin plot and thinner gameplay but undeniably fun. Its reviewer found the computer opponent too demanding, so it works best as a two-player game, and thought the price at the time too high for something so slight.
What the press said at the time
| Electronic Gaming Monthly | 6.5/10 | |
| GamePro | 4.5/5 |
Undated scores are from the review table in the game's Wikipedia article, limited to reviews of the Genesis version.
Before you buy
Among US carts it sits a little above the middle. Make sure the listing includes the manual if you want a complete copy, which means the case, cartridge and manual.
Dashin' Desperadoes screenshots
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