Paperboy 2
Paperboy 2 — frequently asked questions
- What platforms is Paperboy 2 on?
- Paperboy 2 was released on ZX Spectrum, Super Nintendo Entertainment System, Sega Mega Drive/Genesis, DOS, Amiga, Amstrad CPC, Nintendo Entertainment System, Sega Game Gear, Game Boy.
- When did Paperboy 2 release?
- Paperboy 2 was first released on November 1, 1991.
About Paperboy 2
You're a paper boy (or papergirl). Get on your bicycle. Avoid obstacles on the road, such as dogs, cars, and basically everything you can imagine. Hell, some people shoot cannon balls at you! And you'd better be very sure to only throw papers at the right houses!
Summary via IGDB.
Game details
- Platforms
- ZX Spectrum, Super Nintendo Entertainment System, Sega Mega Drive/Genesis, DOS, Amiga, Amstrad CPC, Nintendo Entertainment System, Sega Game Gear, Game Boy
- Developer
- Tengen
- Publisher
- Tec Toy
- Game modes
- Single player, Multiplayer
- 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 | Fake risk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sega Genesis | 1993 | $15 | $44 | $87 | Low |
Also released on: ZX Spectrum · Super Nintendo Entertainment System · Sega Mega Drive/Genesis · DOS · Amiga · Amstrad CPC · Nintendo Entertainment System · Sega Game Gear · Game Boy. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cardboard box release | $28 | $28 | — |
| European (PAL) release | $15 | $37 | — |
How often it sells
- Loose: about once a week
- 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 2026-10-29.
Price over time
- Loose
- Complete
A loose copy sold for about $3.95 in Oct 2007, $14.99 five years ago, and $15.00 as of Oct 2026.
Show as table
| Month | Loose | Complete |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 2008 | $2.95 | — |
| Jan 2009 | $5.00 | — |
| Jan 2010 | $3.44 | — |
| Jan 2011 | $2.14 | — |
| Jan 2012 | $4.56 | — |
| Jan 2013 | $5.88 | — |
| Jan 2014 | $7.50 | $7.79 |
| Jan 2015 | $5.73 | $14.94 |
| Jan 2016 | $7.00 | $10.50 |
| Jan 2017 | $8.99 | $21 |
| Jan 2018 | $8.37 | $18.05 |
| Jan 2019 | $7.79 | $14.14 |
| Jan 2020 | $11.24 | $19.99 |
| Jan 2021 | $19.28 | $21 |
| Jan 2022 | $11.98 | $30 |
| Jan 2023 | $14.62 | $29 |
| Jan 2024 | $13.43 | $24 |
| Jan 2025 | $12.19 | $25 |
| Jan 2026 | $13.10 | $29 |
| Oct 2026 | $15.00 | $44 |
Monthly price estimates from PriceCharting's completed-sale records, sampled quarterly, through Oct 2026.
Release record
| Territory | Date | Barcode |
|---|---|---|
| North America | March 1993 | 031763037507 |
| Europe / PAL | May 1993 | — |
- Region
- NA+EU
- Released
- 1993
- Authenticity
- Low
A so-so sequel to the arcade Paperboy, priced a bit above the middle.
Paperboy 2 is the sequel to the arcade game, and it was released only for home systems. Tengen developed and published the Genesis cartridge, which came out in North America in March 1993 and Europe in May 1993. Mean Machines Sega's preview said the Mega Drive version let you play as a girl, ride in three directions and smash windows.
Reviews were lukewarm. Sega Force rated it just over half marks, and Video Games & Computer Entertainment said the gameplay is great but the Genesis music and sound effects are not up to snuff.
How the Sega Genesis version differs
Video Games & Computer Entertainment found the Genesis version's music and sound effects weak, with a breaking window that sounds like a gunshot, unlike the Super NES version, which had realistic sound effects, though digitized voices make up for many of them.
Sega Force rated the Mega Drive/Genesis version 55 out of 100, praising the music and sound effects but criticizing the repetitive gameplay and a look that seemed outdated.
Also on other platforms
Amiga · Amstrad CPC · MS-DOS · Game Boy · Game Gear · NES · Super NES · ZX Spectrum
- Game Boy. Electronic Gaming Monthly's reviewers said the Game Boy version suffered from the screen size and black-and-white graphics, though two recommended it to fans of the original.
- Game Gear. Power Unlimited gave the Game Gear version 78%, calling the game addictive but the music a blunder that grows annoying.
- Super NES. Super Play gave the Super NES version 29 percent, and AllGame one and a half stars out of five.
Before you buy
Among US carts it sits above the middle. The European loose cart usually costs about the same as the US one, while a complete European copy usually costs less. A cardboard-box edition is priced separately: loose it usually costs more than the plastic-case copy, while complete it usually costs less.
Paperboy 2 screenshots
Watch on YouTube
Listings on The Game Traders
No active listings for Paperboy 2 yet.
Be the first to list →Buyers looking for this
No active want ads for Paperboy 2 yet.
Post a want ad →More games like Paperboy 2
Latest news mentioning Paperboy 2
No recent news mentions in our 30-day feed window.