James Pond 2: Codename - RoboCod
James Pond 2: Codename - RoboCod — frequently asked questions
- What platforms is James Pond 2: Codename - RoboCod on?
- James Pond 2: Codename - RoboCod was released on Acorn Archimedes, Amiga CD32, Super Nintendo Entertainment System, Sega Mega Drive/Genesis, Atari ST/STE, DOS, Amiga, Super Famicom, Sega Master System/Mark III, Amiga AGA, Commodore C64/128/MAX, Archimedes, Sega Game Gear, Game Boy, Game Boy Advance, PlayStation, Nintendo DS, PlayStation 2, Nintendo Switch.
- When did James Pond 2: Codename - RoboCod release?
- James Pond 2: Codename - RoboCod was first released on December 31, 1991.
About James Pond 2: Codename - RoboCod
In his second adventure James Pond must retrieve the toys Dr Maybe has stolen. Pond has been armed with an Inspector Gadget-style stretch device, which he can use to view higher areas or claw onto ceilings so as to slide across them. The gameplay takes place across worlds themed around particular types of toys, such as sporting goods, candy and aircraft. The levels scroll sideways, although a small amount of vertical movement is included. On each level Pond must collect 2 penguins and reach the exit, although there are usually multiple exits and lots of secret areas to explore. After completing each pair of two worlds (each of which has three sub levels), a boss must be faced.
Summary via IGDB.
Game details
- Platforms
- Acorn Archimedes, Amiga CD32, Super Nintendo Entertainment System, Sega Mega Drive/Genesis, Atari ST/STE, DOS, Amiga, Super Famicom, Sega Master System/Mark III, Amiga AGA, Commodore C64/128/MAX, Archimedes, Sega Game Gear, Game Boy, Game Boy Advance, PlayStation, Nintendo DS, PlayStation 2, Nintendo Switch
- Developer
- Vectordean
- Publisher
- Electronic Arts
- Game modes
- Single player
- Themes
- Action, Comedy
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 | $11 | $23 | $50 | 93% | Low (look-alike) |
| Sega GenesisDetails ↓ | 1991 | $17 | $36 | — | 7 reviews | Low |
The cheapest way to own it loose is the Sega Master System version ($11).
Also released on: Acorn Archimedes · Amiga CD32 · Super Nintendo Entertainment System · Sega Mega Drive/Genesis · Atari ST/STE · DOS · Amiga · Super Famicom · Sega Master System/Mark III · Amiga AGA · Commodore C64/128/MAX · Archimedes · Sega Game Gear · Game Boy · Game Boy Advance · PlayStation · Nintendo DS · PlayStation 2 · Nintendo Switch. 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 once 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 $16.50 in Apr 2016, $15.08 five years ago, and $10.58 as of Oct 2026.
Show as table
| Month | Loose | Complete |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 2017 | $16.50 | — |
| Jan 2018 | $10.73 | $15.88 |
| Jan 2019 | $12.23 | $13.92 |
| Jan 2020 | $7.09 | $14.27 |
| Jan 2021 | $8.40 | $17.88 |
| Jan 2022 | $10.79 | $16.88 |
| Jan 2023 | $9.71 | $18.54 |
| Jan 2024 | $8.84 | $16.20 |
| Jan 2025 | $9.39 | $17.97 |
| Jan 2026 | $8.47 | $24 |
| Oct 2026 | $10.58 | $23 |
Monthly price estimates from PriceCharting's completed-sale records, sampled quarterly, through Oct 2026.
Release record
| Territory | Date | Product number |
|---|---|---|
| Europe / PAL | August 1993 | 29013-50 |
- Region
- EU
- Released
- 1993
- Authenticity
- Low
The Sega Master System version
A bouncy platform port of a computer favorite that does not stand out among Master System platformers.
James Pond 2: Codename RoboCod is the second James Pond game, first released in 1991 on the Amiga, Atari ST and Sega Genesis. The Master System version was developed by Tiertex and published by U.S. Gold, and it came out in Europe in August 1993.
What the press said at the time
| Sega Master Force Issue 6 | December 1993 | 93% |
“A perfect conversion of the hit Mega Drive game. The graphics and sound are out of this world and there are so many varied levels with secret bits and pieces you’ll never want to stop playing. This is a great example of what the Master System’s capable of.”
Also on other platforms
Amiga · Amiga AGA · CD32 · Atari ST · Genesis · Commodore 64 · Archimedes · MS-DOS · Game Gear · Game Boy · Game Boy Advance · PlayStation · Super NES · Nintendo DS · PlayStation 2 · Nintendo Switch
- Game Boy Advance. The Game Boy Advance release is a remake with improved graphics and entirely different level layouts; McVities branding is gone and you rescue Santa's elves instead of penguins.
- Nintendo DS. The Nintendo DS release adds a map on the second screen.
- CD32. Apart from an extremely pixelated full motion video intro, the CD32 version is identical to the Genesis one.
Before you buy
This is a European cart, priced a little below the middle of that group. Check that the manual is there before paying for 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 | $8 | $16 | $118 |
How often it sells
- Loose: about 2 times a month
- Complete: about once 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 $2.98 in Oct 2007, $11.20 five years ago, and $17.49 as of Oct 2026.
Show as table
| Month | Loose | Complete |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 2008 | $1.99 | — |
| Jan 2009 | $1.99 | — |
| Jan 2010 | $0.72 | — |
| Jan 2011 | $3.75 | — |
| Jan 2012 | $2.87 | — |
| Jan 2013 | $1.52 | — |
| Jan 2014 | $7.72 | $12.94 |
| Jan 2015 | $6.93 | $16.94 |
| Jan 2016 | $5.00 | $27 |
| Jan 2017 | $10.39 | $15.99 |
| Jan 2018 | $7.99 | $13.73 |
| Jan 2019 | $8.98 | $20 |
| Jan 2020 | $7.98 | $21 |
| Jan 2021 | $11.13 | $20 |
| Jan 2022 | $11.33 | $24 |
| Jan 2023 | $13.21 | $30 |
| Jan 2024 | $13.55 | $38 |
| Jan 2025 | $14.06 | $33 |
| Jan 2026 | $14.19 | $30 |
| Oct 2026 | $17.49 | $36 |
Monthly price estimates from PriceCharting's completed-sale records, sampled quarterly, through Oct 2026.
Release record
| Territory | Date | Barcode |
|---|---|---|
| North America | December 1991 | 014633070873 |
| Europe / PAL | December 1991 | 5015839199004 |
| Japan | 9 June 1993 | — |
- Region
- NA+EU+JP
- Released
- 1991
- Authenticity
- Low
The Sega Genesis version
A cheerful, well-regarded Genesis platformer that magazines of the day rated highly, and the European cart is much cheaper.
On the Genesis this is James Pond II: Codename: RoboCod, the second James Pond game, built by Vectordean and published by Electronic Arts (Electronic Arts Victor in Japan). Computer versions came out in the same year, but this page is about the cartridge. It reached North America and Europe in December 1991 and Japan on 9 June 1993.
Sega Force said it had something special over many Mega Drive games of the moment: not quite a Sonic beater, but a welcome addition to the platform classics. Mega Action rated the Genesis version better than the original James Pond, and Mega later placed it at number 20 in its list of the top Mega Drive games of all time.
What the press said at the time
| Mean Machines Issue 15 | December 1991 | 95% |
| Computer + Video Games Issue 123 | February 1992 | 91 |
| Sega Pro Issue 15 | December 1992 | 91% |
| MegaTech Issue 23 | November 1993 | 85% |
| MegaTech Issue 24 | December 1993 | 85% |
| MegaTech Issue 26 | February 1994 | 85% |
| MegaTech Issue 34 | October 1994 | 85% |
“The superb gameplay and wild humour results in instantaneous addiction... ...and the vast size of the game and sheer amount of secret screens and bonuses keep you playing for weeks.”
“This time round ihe maniac brains behind the game have taken all the best bits and improved upon them”
“EA’s obsession with quality has really paid off. Stunning gameplay, massive play areas, full of surprises and unmissable.”
“Loads of levels and hidden bits. … Not that much to the gameplay.”
Before you buy
Among US carts it sits above the middle. The European cart usually costs about half as much as the US one, loose or complete, which makes it the sensible way in. The Japanese cartridge has a different shape that does not fit a Western console without an adapter or removing two plastic tabs in the slot.
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