Jaguar XJ220
Jaguar XJ220 — frequently asked questions
- What platforms is Jaguar XJ220 on?
- Jaguar XJ220 was released on Super Nintendo Entertainment System, Amiga, Sega CD.
- When did Jaguar XJ220 release?
- Jaguar XJ220 was first released on December 31, 1992.
About Jaguar XJ220
Jaguar XJ220 is a pseudo-3D racing game released by Core Design for the Commodore Amiga (1992) and Sega Mega-CD (1993). In Jaguar XJ220 there are 32 tracks all over the world, with varying road conditions and animated weather conditions such as rain and fog in England, snow in Switzerland, and tumbleweed crossing the street in Egypt. You race your Jaguar in a constructor grand prix, with opponents running for Porsche, Ferrari and other famous makers. The player starts in England but must decide which country to race in next, which costs the team various amounts. The player can also choose to repair damage to the car.
Summary via IGDB.
Game details
- Platforms
- Super Nintendo Entertainment System, Amiga, Sega CD
- Developer
- Core Design
- Publisher
- Core Design
- Game modes
- Single player, Split screen
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 | $17 | $48 | $199 | 4 reviews | Low |
Also released on: Super Nintendo Entertainment System · Amiga. 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 | $14 | $32 | — |
| Japanese release | $22 | $27 | $81 |
How often it sells
- Loose: about 2 times 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 2026-11-02.
Price over time
- Loose
- Complete
A loose copy sold for about $5.50 in Oct 2008, $14.20 five years ago, and $16.99 as of Nov 2026.
Show as table
| Month | Loose | Complete |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 2009 | $5.50 | — |
| Jan 2010 | $4.95 | — |
| Jan 2011 | $4.91 | — |
| Jan 2012 | $4.97 | — |
| Jan 2013 | $4.97 | — |
| Jan 2014 | $3.99 | $12.99 |
| Jan 2015 | $4.45 | $19.99 |
| Jan 2016 | $9.99 | $8.50 |
| Jan 2017 | $7.99 | $36 |
| Jan 2018 | $5.86 | $32 |
| Jan 2019 | $7.16 | $26 |
| Jan 2020 | $9.33 | $35 |
| Jan 2021 | $13.00 | $38 |
| Jan 2022 | $14.99 | $72 |
| Jan 2023 | $15.12 | $55 |
| Jan 2024 | $12.00 | $56 |
| Jan 2025 | $14.04 | $68 |
| Jan 2026 | $12.35 | $55 |
| Nov 2026 | $16.99 | $48 |
Monthly price estimates from PriceCharting's completed-sale records, sampled quarterly, through Nov 2026.
Release record
| Territory | Date | Product number | Barcode | MSRP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| North America | March 1993 | T-6406 | 009119920551 | — |
| Europe / PAL | 2 April 1993 | 4602 | 4974365646028 | — |
| Japan | 26 March 1993 | T-60094 | — | ¥8,800 |
- Region
- NA+EU+JP
- Released
- 1993
- Authenticity
- Low
A fast-looking racer with a track editor, split-screen play and a good soundtrack that wears thin quicker than its reviews suggested.
Core Design developed the Sega CD version of Jaguar XJ220, which came out in Japan on 26 March 1993, in North America in March 1993 and in Europe on 2 April 1993. It has 16 courses, a track editor and a split-screen two-player mode, and lets you choose your music from an in-dash CD player.
GamePro was enthusiastic in March 1993, saying it had the best graphics and sound of any racing game available for the Genesis and praising the repair shop animation. Mega disagreed, finding it dull and annoying, with irritating pauses while the disc loads, and Sega Force called it a lifeless racing game.
How it was made
Core Design developed the game.
What the press said at the time
| MegaTech Issue 16 | April 1993 | 90% |
| Game Informer Issue 10 | May/June 1993 | 7.25, 7, 7.25 |
| Sega Pro Issue 28 | February 1994 | 72% |
| MegaTech Issue 26 | February 1994 | 87% |
“But much as I enjoyed XJ-220 and its flash presentation, I have to say that it wouldn't convince anyone that buying a Mega-CD would be opening the door to all-new thrills.”
“Jaguar XJ220 takes the features of top-selling racing carts and rolls them into one.”
“Thie first Mega-CD racer isn’t too bad. but apart from the course designér and nice music, there’s little in it that couldn’t háve been doně on a cart.”
“Similar in style to EA's Lotus Turbo Challenge, this allows you to race Jaguar's supercar in tournaments or against a friend in split-screen head-to-head style. Also features a track construction option and smart music.”
Also on other platforms
Amiga
Before you buy
The US disc sits about at the middle for North American Sega CD prices. The European disc usually costs less, loose and complete. The Japanese disc usually costs more loose but a good deal less complete than the US one. Each suits the matching region's Mega-CD. Check that the disc title and case match.
Jaguar XJ220 screenshots
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