Olympic Summer Games
Olympic Summer Games — frequently asked questions
- What platforms is Olympic Summer Games on?
- Olympic Summer Games was released on Super Nintendo Entertainment System, Sega Mega Drive/Genesis, Game Boy, PlayStation, 3DO Interactive Multiplayer.
- When did Olympic Summer Games release?
- Olympic Summer Games was first released on May 6, 1996.
About Olympic Summer Games
After years of training, you've finally got the chance to grab a hold of the gold with Olympic Summer Games! Get ready to compete in the world's most spectacular sporting event- The 1996 Atlanta Olympic Games. Show your stuff in the most challenging range of Olympic events. With the world watching your every move, you will run swifter, jump higher and be stronger than ever before!
Summary via IGDB.
Game details
- Platforms
- Super Nintendo Entertainment System, Sega Mega Drive/Genesis, Game Boy, PlayStation, 3DO Interactive Multiplayer
- Publisher
- Tec Toy
- Series
- Olympic Games
Details via IGDB.
Reception
Every version compared
Prices, contemporary reception and the studio credited for each release
| Platform | Year | Loose | Complete | Sealed | Fake risk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sega Genesis | 1996 | $6 | $15 | — | Low |
Also released on: Super Nintendo Entertainment System · Sega Mega Drive/Genesis · Game Boy · PlayStation · 3DO Interactive Multiplayer. We haven’t priced or authenticated those versions yet.
Collector value & authenticity
Sega Genesis · PriceCharting sold data · Verified 2026-10-29
Other releases and variants
| Release | Loose | Complete | Sealed |
|---|---|---|---|
| European (PAL) release | $6 | $18 | — |
How often it sells
- Loose: about 3 times a year
- Complete: about 4 times a year
- 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 $5.40 in Oct 2007, $5.12 five years ago, and $5.63 as of Oct 2026.
Show as table
| Month | Loose | Complete |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 2008 | $5.54 | — |
| Jan 2009 | $2.40 | — |
| Jan 2010 | $1.64 | — |
| Jan 2011 | $0.75 | — |
| Jan 2012 | $2.57 | — |
| Jan 2013 | $2.00 | — |
| Jan 2014 | $3.02 | $5.99 |
| Jan 2015 | $2.91 | $9.85 |
| Jan 2016 | $6.99 | $8.49 |
| Jan 2017 | $6.97 | $6.44 |
| Jan 2018 | $3.99 | $6.26 |
| Jan 2019 | $4.85 | $8.11 |
| Jan 2020 | $4.78 | $12.59 |
| Jan 2021 | $6.28 | $14.47 |
| Jan 2022 | $7.37 | $15.79 |
| Jan 2023 | $5.25 | $15.47 |
| Jan 2024 | $4.00 | $15.00 |
| Jan 2025 | $5.57 | $17.90 |
| Jan 2026 | $6.00 | $14.00 |
| Oct 2026 | $5.63 | $14.95 |
Monthly price estimates from PriceCharting's completed-sale records, sampled quarterly, through Oct 2026.
Release record
| Territory | Date | Barcode |
|---|---|---|
| North America | July 1996 | 785138340074 |
| Europe / PAL | 28 June 1996 | — |
- Region
- NA+EU
- Released
- 1996
- Authenticity
- Low
A button-mashing Atlanta Olympics tie-in that critics found weak on the Genesis.
Olympic Summer Games is an official game of the Atlanta 1996 Olympics. The Genesis version was developed by Tiertex and published by Black Pearl Software, and it came out in Europe on 28 June 1996 and in North America in July 1996. It has 10 events, nearly all of them track and field.
GamePro's Bruised Lee gave the Genesis version a negative review and remarked that it was even worse than the Super NES one.
What the press said at the time
“Olympic’s graphics fall far short of winning any medals. The simplistic look of the ten events, along with the bland colors, make you feel like you’re watching the agony of defeat.”
Also on other platforms
Super NES · Game Boy · PlayStation · 3DO
- Super NES. Next Generation scored the Super NES version three out of five, praising its button-pounding and timing play despite substandard graphics.
- 3DO. Next Generation also gave the 3DO version three out of five stars, noting the graphics do not match International Track & Field or DecAthlete.
- PlayStation. Electronic Gaming Monthly's two sports reviewers scored the PlayStation version 6.0 and 6.5 out of 10, complaining of low frame rates and a lack of lasting appeal.
Before you buy
Among US carts it sits well below the middle, and the risk is low. The European cart costs about the same as the US one loose, and usually a little more complete. A complete US copy means the case, cartridge and manual.
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