Dynamite Duke
Dynamite Duke — frequently asked questions
- What platforms is Dynamite Duke on?
- Dynamite Duke was released on Arcade, Sega Mega Drive/Genesis, Sega Master System/Mark III.
- When did Dynamite Duke release?
- Dynamite Duke was first released on December 31, 1989.
About Dynamite Duke
Dynamite Duke is a 1989 action arcade game developed by Seibu Kaihatsu. It was later ported to the Sega Master System, Sega Mega Drive and Sharp X68000. Being a Cabal-based shooter, it can be considered a follow-up to Seibu's Empire City: 1931 and Dead Angle.
Summary via IGDB.
Game details
- Developer
- Seibu Kaihatsu
- Publisher
- Sega
- 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 Master SystemDetails ↓ | 1991 | $10 | $31 | — | 2 reviews | Low (look-alike) |
| Sega GenesisDetails ↓ | 1990 | $15 | $36 | — | 6 reviews | Low |
The cheapest way to own it loose is the Sega Master System version ($10).
Also released on: Arcade · Sega Mega Drive/Genesis · 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 6 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 $4.99 in Jul 2010, $7.69 five years ago, and $10.10 as of Oct 2026.
Show as table
| Month | Loose | Complete |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 2011 | $0.99 | — |
| Jan 2012 | $8.95 | — |
| Jan 2013 | $47 | — |
| Jan 2014 | $10.50 | $118 |
| Jan 2015 | $19.99 | $73 |
| Jan 2016 | $15.00 | $25 |
| Jan 2017 | $15.00 | $25 |
| Jan 2018 | $9.24 | $17.30 |
| Jan 2019 | $10.23 | $16.99 |
| Jan 2020 | $8.78 | $15.23 |
| Jan 2021 | $7.23 | $13.50 |
| Jan 2022 | $10.85 | $13.27 |
| Jan 2023 | $11.10 | $21 |
| Jan 2024 | $10.38 | $23 |
| Jan 2025 | $8.40 | $21 |
| Jan 2026 | $7.85 | $30 |
| Oct 2026 | $10.10 | $31 |
Monthly price estimates from PriceCharting's completed-sale records, sampled quarterly, through Oct 2026.
Release record
| Territory | Date | Product number |
|---|---|---|
| Europe / PAL | April 1991 | 7067 |
- Region
- EU
- Released
- 1991
- Authenticity
- Low
The Sega Master System version
A polished Operation Wolf-style shooter that runs out of ideas quickly, and a cheap European cart.
Dynamite Duke is a conversion of Seibu Kaihatsu's 1989 arcade shooter, developed for the Master System by Sanritsu and published by Sega, released in Europe in April 1991. Computer and Video Games called it remarkably similar to the coin-op, with polished graphics and sound and limited but entertaining gameplay spiced up by plenty of power-ups.
Mean Machines later pointed to it as proof that the Master System could handle Operation Wolf-style 3D shooters.
What the press said at the time
| Computer + Video Games Issue 114 | May 1991 | OVERALL 78% |
| Sega Pro Issue 27 | December 1993 | 72% |
“The graphics and sonics are both polished and the game-play, though limited, is very en¬ tertaining with there plenty of power-ups spicing up the action.”
“If you like your action simple point ’n’ shoot you can go wrong here.”
Before you buy
Loose, this is a cheap cart, below the typical European price, and the look-alike risk is low. Check the manual is included if you want a complete copy.
Collector value & authenticity
Sega Genesis · PriceCharting sold data · Verified 2026-10-29
Other releases and variants
| Release | Loose | Complete | Sealed |
|---|---|---|---|
| European (PAL) release | $18 | $49 | — |
| Japanese release | $15 | $46 | — |
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 $3.14 in Jan 2010, $16.38 five years ago, and $14.99 as of Oct 2026.
Show as table
| Month | Loose | Complete |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 2010 | $3.14 | — |
| Jan 2011 | $4.74 | — |
| Jan 2012 | $7.46 | — |
| Jan 2013 | $6.79 | — |
| Jan 2014 | $6.99 | $9.01 |
| Jan 2015 | $4.95 | $18.95 |
| Jan 2016 | $6.95 | $16.50 |
| Jan 2017 | $8.50 | $15.74 |
| Jan 2018 | $10.16 | $14.91 |
| Jan 2019 | $9.57 | $27 |
| Jan 2020 | $10.00 | $35 |
| Jan 2021 | $15.68 | $42 |
| Jan 2022 | $16.87 | $48 |
| Jan 2023 | $27 | $41 |
| Jan 2024 | $19.90 | $33 |
| Jan 2025 | $15.02 | $35 |
| Jan 2026 | $17.23 | $35 |
| Oct 2026 | $14.99 | $36 |
Monthly price estimates from PriceCharting's completed-sale records, sampled quarterly, through Oct 2026.
Release record
| Territory | Date | Barcode | Known board |
|---|---|---|---|
| North America | December 1990 | 010086011135 | 171-5703 · MPR-13438A-F |
| Europe / PAL | April 1991 | — | 171-5703 · MPR-13438A-F |
| Japan | 27 October 1990 | 4974365540388 | — |
- Region
- NA+EU+JP
- Released
- 1990
- Authenticity
- Low
The Sega Genesis version
A behind-the-shoulder shooter that looks good on the Genesis but is over too quickly, and a cheap cart to try.
Dynamite Duke on the Genesis is a conversion of Seibu Kaihatsu's arcade shooter, developed by Hertz and published by Sega. Japan got it on 27 October 1990, North America in December 1990 and Europe in April 1991. The arcade game has nine stages, while this version has six.
Reviewers liked the Operation Wolf-style view and the well-drawn enemies, but found it far too easy. Sega Pro called the perspective effective and said the punks were fun to mow down before faulting how easy it was, and another period review said that only novices really needed to apply. Mean Machines said it was visually better than the Master System version but lacked lasting appeal.
What the press said at the time
| MegaTech Issue 17 | May 1993 | 70% |
| MegaTech Issue 18 | June 1993 | MT RATING: 70% |
| MegaTech Issue 19 | July 1993 | 70% |
| Sega Pro Issue 36 | September 1994 | 73% |
| Sega Pro Issue 41 | February 1995 | 63% |
| Sega Pro Issue 43 | April 1995 | 63% |
“An Operation Wolf-style 3D blastXbeat 'em up based on a semipopular coin-op of yesteryear. Smart graphics and fun to play. Yet another of that 'All Too Easy' breed of Megadrive games.”
“Smart graphics and fun to play. … Yet another of that 'All Too Easy' breed of Megadrive games.”
“Smart graphics and fun to play. … Yet another of that 'All Too Easy' breed of Megadrive games.”
“The Op Wolf-style behind the shoulder perm spective works well and there are loads of well-ima drawn punks to mow down. Sadly, it's much too easy.”
Before you buy
Among US carts this one sits above the middle, though it is not expensive. The European cart usually costs somewhat more than the US one, while the Japanese cart costs about the same loose and noticeably more complete. A Japanese cartridge has a different shape and will not fit a Western console without an adapter or removing two plastic tabs in its slot. A complete US copy means the case, cartridge and manual.
Dynamite Duke screenshots
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