Smash T.V.
Also released as Super Smash TV (Sega Master System)
Smash T.V. — frequently asked questions
- What platforms is Smash T.V. on?
- Smash T.V. was released on Arcade, Xbox 360, Sega Master System/Mark III, Sega Mega Drive/Genesis, Nintendo Entertainment System, Amiga, Amstrad CPC, Atari ST/STE, Commodore C64/128/MAX, ZX Spectrum, Super Nintendo Entertainment System, Sega Game Gear.
- When did Smash T.V. release?
- Smash T.V. was first released on May 1, 1990.
About Smash T.V.
Moving from one room to the next within the studio/arena, players have to shoot down hordes of enemies as they advance from all sides, while at the same time collecting weapons, power-up items, and assorted bonus prizes until a final show down with the show's host where you are finally granted your prizes, your life and freedom. One of the enemies is fat and is named Mr. Shrapnel who roams aside of the walls of some rooms and after a short period of time he explodes.
Summary via IGDB.
Game details
- Platforms
- Arcade, Xbox 360, Sega Master System/Mark III, Sega Mega Drive/Genesis, Nintendo Entertainment System, Amiga, Amstrad CPC, Atari ST/STE, Commodore C64/128/MAX, ZX Spectrum, Super Nintendo Entertainment System, Sega Game Gear
- Developer
- Williams
- Publisher
- Midway Home Entertainment
- Game modes
- Single player, Multiplayer
- Themes
- Action, Science fiction, Survival
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 ↓ | 1992 | $8 | $34 | $34 | 2 reviews | Low (look-alike) |
| Sega GenesisDetails ↓ | 1992 | $20 | $49 | — | 3 reviews | Low |
The cheapest way to own it loose is the Sega Master System version ($8).
Also released on: Arcade · Xbox 360 · Sega Master System/Mark III · Sega Mega Drive/Genesis · Nintendo Entertainment System · Amiga · Amstrad CPC · Atari ST/STE · Commodore C64/128/MAX · ZX Spectrum · Super Nintendo Entertainment System · Sega Game Gear. 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 $7.99 in Jul 2010, $5.59 five years ago, and $8.09 as of Oct 2026.
Show as table
| Month | Loose | Complete |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 2011 | — | — |
| Jan 2012 | $12.95 | — |
| Jan 2013 | $6.99 | — |
| Jan 2014 | $12.95 | $12.99 |
| Jan 2015 | $6.00 | $12.99 |
| Jan 2016 | $5.99 | $12.99 |
| Jan 2017 | $5.99 | $12.99 |
| Jan 2018 | $8.66 | $13.36 |
| Jan 2019 | $10.46 | $11.55 |
| Jan 2020 | $6.99 | $13.18 |
| Jan 2021 | $6.23 | $9.11 |
| Jan 2022 | $6.59 | $11.14 |
| Jan 2023 | $10.20 | $15.50 |
| Jan 2024 | $5.64 | $15.78 |
| Jan 2025 | $7.23 | $16.06 |
| Jan 2026 | $7.49 | $16.86 |
| Oct 2026 | $8.09 | $34 |
Monthly price estimates from PriceCharting's completed-sale records, sampled quarterly, through Oct 2026.
Release record
| Territory | Date | Product number |
|---|---|---|
| Europe / PAL | 5 November 1992 | 27044-50 |
- Region
- EU
- Released
- 1992
- Authenticity
- Low
The Sega Master System version
The 8-bit version of Williams' twin-stick arcade shooter, published by Flying Edge, and a cheap European cart.
Super Smash TV is the Master System version of Williams' 1990 arcade shooter, a twin-stick game in the style of Robotron: 2084. Probe Software developed this version, published by Flying Edge, and it came out in Europe on 5 November 1992.
How it was made
Developed by Probe Software and published by Flying Edge.
What the press said at the time
| Sega Master Force Issue 3 | October 1993 | Rating: 44% |
| Mean Machines Sega Issue 3 | December 1992 | OVERALL 27% |
“The coin-op and other conversions of Smash TV are fast, furious and wicked fun; it looks like the Master System drew the short straw. Only die-hard fans of the original need buy.”
“An absolutely appalling conversion of the Williams coin-op which fails miserably to supply any kind of shoot 'em up thrills and spills whatsoever. Avoid it like the plague, it really is smelly old crap.”
How the Sega Master System version differs
Mean Machines Sega called the Master System game an appalling conversion of the Williams coin-op and scored it 27%.
Also on other platforms
Arcade · NES · Amiga · Amstrad CPC · Atari ST · Commodore 64 · ZX Spectrum · Super NES · Genesis · Game Gear
- Arcade. The arcade game first shipped without the Pleasure Dome bonus level, then Williams sent arcades a revised game that included it.
Before you buy
Only a European cart exists. Loose, it is cheap, below the middle for a European-only game. The look-alike risk is low. If you want it complete, check for the manual.
Collector value & authenticity
Sega Genesis · PriceCharting sold data · Verified 2026-10-29
Other releases and variants
| Release | Loose | Complete | Sealed |
|---|---|---|---|
| European (PAL) release | $16 | $38 | $139 |
How often it sells
- Loose: about once a week
- Complete: about once a week
- 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 $3.03 in Oct 2007, $14.88 five years ago, and $19.92 as of Oct 2026.
Show as table
| Month | Loose | Complete |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 2008 | $4.39 | — |
| Jan 2009 | $5.99 | — |
| Jan 2010 | $7.98 | — |
| Jan 2011 | $5.95 | — |
| Jan 2012 | $5.70 | — |
| Jan 2013 | $6.99 | — |
| Jan 2014 | $7.30 | $12.99 |
| Jan 2015 | $7.92 | $17.23 |
| Jan 2016 | $9.99 | $19.95 |
| Jan 2017 | $9.99 | $20 |
| Jan 2018 | $11.50 | $18.00 |
| Jan 2019 | $12.21 | $25 |
| Jan 2020 | $11.89 | $22 |
| Jan 2021 | $14.37 | $40 |
| Jan 2022 | $19.74 | $41 |
| Jan 2023 | $18.41 | $36 |
| Jan 2024 | $18.00 | $26 |
| Jan 2025 | $15.01 | $35 |
| Jan 2026 | $18.00 | $40 |
| Oct 2026 | $19.92 | $49 |
Monthly price estimates from PriceCharting's completed-sale records, sampled quarterly, through Oct 2026.
Release record
| Territory | Date | Barcode |
|---|---|---|
| North America | August 1992 | 741062111067 |
| Europe / PAL | 19 November 1992 | — |
- Region
- NA+EU
- Released
- 1992
- Authenticity
- Low
The Sega Genesis version
The Genesis version of Williams' twin-stick arcade shooter, a fair way to play it on a console and a modest buy.
On the Genesis the game is called Super Smash TV. It is a conversion of Williams' 1990 arcade game, designed by Eugene Jarvis with the same twin-stick style as his earlier Robotron: 2084, and Probe Software developed the Genesis cartridge. Flying Edge published it, in North America in August 1992 and in Europe on 19 November 1992.
Other Super Smash TV versions appeared on the Super NES, Master System and Game Gear, so check which console a listing is for.
What the press said at the time
| Mean Machines Sega Issue 3 | December 1992 | 72% |
| MegaTech Issue 17 | May 1993 | 70% |
| MegaTech Issue 18 | June 1993 | MT RATING: 70% |
“A decent conversion which suffers from poor controls and slightly dodgy collision detection. Die-hard Smash TV fans should enjoy the action, but others won't find the blasting action partciularly addictive.”
“Captures the speed and frantic nature of the coin-op very well. Doesn't capture the coin-op's double-joystick control method, nor does it seem that the Megadrive controllers are able to simulate it. This results in many an annoying death as you let rip with your gun in completely the wrong direction.”
“Captures the speed and frantic nature of the coin-op very well. … Doesn't capture the coin-op's double¬ joystick control method, nor does it seem that the Megadrive controllers are able to simulate it. This results in many an annoying death as you let rip with your gun in completely the wrong direction.”
How the Sega Genesis version differs
The home versions, including the Genesis cartridge, were retitled Super Smash TV rather than carrying the arcade game's name.
Also on other platforms
Master System · Arcade · NES · Amiga · Amstrad CPC · Atari ST · Commodore 64 · ZX Spectrum · Super NES · Game Gear
Before you buy
Among US carts it sits above the middle. The European cart usually costs less than the US one, loose and complete alike. Make sure a listing is the Genesis cartridge, not the SNES or Master System one.
Smash T.V. screenshots
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