Ground Zero: Texas
Ground Zero: Texas — frequently asked questions
- What platforms is Ground Zero: Texas on?
- Ground Zero: Texas was released on Sega CD, PlayStation 4, PC (Microsoft Windows).
- When did Ground Zero: Texas release?
- Ground Zero: Texas was first released on November 1, 1993.
About Ground Zero: Texas
Space aliens are infiltrating the U.S. from a sleepy little town on the Texas/Mexico border, snatching bodies and paving the way for a greater invasion. Those they abduct return as Pod People-like drones, normal in appearance until they reveal themselves. The government's response is you - a technician driving custom-built gun cameras mounted around the town. Similar to Night Trap or Double Switch, you must monitor the town for alien activity, and respond to protect the lives of the citizens and your agents.
Summary via IGDB.
Game details
- Platforms
- Sega CD, PlayStation 4, PC (Microsoft Windows)
- Developer
- Digital Pictures
- Publisher
- Sony Imagesoft
- Game modes
- Single player
- Themes
- Action, Science fiction
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 CD | 1993 | $10 | $20 | $52 | 2 reviews | Low |
Also released on: PlayStation 4 · PC (Microsoft Windows). We haven’t priced or authenticated those versions yet.
Collector value & authenticity
Sega CD · PriceCharting sold data · Verified 2026-11-02
Other releases and variants
| Release | Loose | Complete | Sealed |
|---|---|---|---|
| European (PAL) release | $9 | $35 | — |
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 2026-11-02.
Price over time
- Loose
- Complete
A loose copy sold for about $3.00 in Apr 2008, $14.45 five years ago, and $10.00 as of Nov 2026.
Show as table
| Month | Loose | Complete |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 2009 | $3.99 | — |
| Jan 2010 | $1.25 | — |
| Jan 2011 | $0.75 | — |
| Jan 2012 | $1.68 | — |
| Jan 2013 | $1.47 | — |
| Jan 2014 | $4.61 | $4.99 |
| Jan 2015 | $6.26 | $5.00 |
| Jan 2016 | $5.00 | $6.99 |
| Jan 2017 | $8.00 | $11.99 |
| Jan 2018 | $7.79 | $10.99 |
| Jan 2019 | $8.77 | $12.60 |
| Jan 2020 | $10.45 | $15.19 |
| Jan 2021 | $10.85 | $16.75 |
| Jan 2022 | $13.55 | $22 |
| Jan 2023 | $11.74 | $22 |
| Jan 2024 | $9.95 | $21 |
| Jan 2025 | $7.81 | $21 |
| Jan 2026 | $9.25 | $19.00 |
| Nov 2026 | $10.00 | $19.99 |
Monthly price estimates from PriceCharting's completed-sale records, sampled quarterly, through Nov 2026.
Release record
| Territory | Date | Product number | Barcode |
|---|---|---|---|
| North America | November 1993 | T-93145 | 090451601086 |
| Europe / PAL | 18 February 1994 | T-93145-50 | — |
- Region
- NA+EU
- Released
- 1993
- Authenticity
- Low
A two-disc alien-invasion shooter with a lot of video and some loose aiming, and the Sega CD original is still a fair buy.
Ground Zero: Texas is a full-motion video shooter from Digital Pictures, published by Sony Imagesoft. It came out in North America in November 1993 and in Europe on 18 February 1994. It runs on two discs and holds 110 minutes of interactive footage shot from four different cameras, directed by Dwight H. Little. It was a second-generation Digital Pictures title for the Sega CD.
GameFan's January 1994 review found the control over the shooting cursor a little loose in spots but thought the play mechanics a vast improvement over older, comparable games, and recommended it to Sega CD owners as worth a look. In the UK it was the top-selling Mega-CD game for four months in 1994, from February to May.
What the press said at the time
| MegaTech Issue 29 | May 1994 | 85% |
| Sega Pro Issue 34 | July 1994 | 89% |
“Ground Zero, Texas has lots of cool FMV sequences with a strong storyline to keep things humming.”
“It’s a good show, but feisty controls will make some gunners want to switch channels. … That key omission keeps Ground Zero grounded.”
“With a terrific storyline and true feeling of suspense, this Mega-CD disc is worth its asking price. Buy it!”
“Great atmosphere, heavy shooting and lovely feel make this a real cracker of a game”
Also on other platforms
PlayStation 4 · Windows
Before you buy
The US disc sits well below the middle among North American Sega CD games. Loose, the European disc usually costs about the same; complete, it usually costs a good deal more, and it needs a European Mega-CD. Limited Run Games reissued it in 2021 as a separate product, so check the publisher name, the year and the barcode before you pay for an original. Both discs of the original should be there, with the printed label and catalogue number matching the case.
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