Star Wars Arcade
Star Wars Arcade — frequently asked questions
- What platforms is Star Wars Arcade on?
- Star Wars Arcade was released on Arcade, Sega 32X.
- When did Star Wars Arcade release?
- Star Wars Arcade was first released on June 7, 1993.
About Star Wars Arcade
Launch your X-wing fighter for the final Death Star assault! The Force is with you as you pursue Darth Vader through an exploding galaxy! You are the last hope for the Rebel Alliance!
Summary via IGDB.
Game details
- Platforms
- Arcade, Sega 32X
- Developer
- Sega AM3
- Publisher
- Tec Toy
- Game modes
- Single player
- Themes
- Action, Science fiction
- Series
- Star Wars
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 32X | 1994 | $14 | $33 | $85 | 2 reviews | Low |
Also released on: Arcade. We haven’t priced or authenticated that version yet.
Collector value & authenticity
Sega 32X · PriceCharting sold data · Verified 2026-11-02
Other releases and variants
| Release | Loose | Complete | Sealed |
|---|---|---|---|
| European (PAL) release | $35 | $49 | — |
| Japanese release | $18 | $40 | — |
How often it sells
- Loose: about 2 times a week
- Complete: about 2 times a week
- Sealed: about once a month
Sales frequency from PriceCharting's completed-sale records, as of 2026-11-02.
Price over time
- Loose
- Complete
A loose copy sold for about $0.85 in Apr 2008, $9.87 five years ago, and $13.62 as of Nov 2026.
Show as table
| Month | Loose | Complete |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 2009 | $1.50 | — |
| Jan 2010 | $1.25 | — |
| Jan 2011 | $1.59 | — |
| Jan 2012 | $1.75 | — |
| Jan 2013 | $2.30 | — |
| Jan 2014 | $5.62 | $9.99 |
| Jan 2015 | $5.99 | $8.00 |
| Jan 2016 | $6.79 | $14.50 |
| Jan 2017 | $8.49 | $14.99 |
| Jan 2018 | $9.97 | $15.35 |
| Jan 2019 | $9.87 | $20 |
| Jan 2020 | $10.99 | $19.44 |
| Jan 2021 | $14.08 | $21 |
| Jan 2022 | $13.50 | $25 |
| Jan 2023 | $14.55 | $27 |
| Jan 2024 | $13.97 | $27 |
| Jan 2025 | $12.92 | $25 |
| Jan 2026 | $13.99 | $26 |
| Nov 2026 | $13.62 | $33 |
Monthly price estimates from PriceCharting's completed-sale records, sampled quarterly, through Nov 2026.
Release record
| Territory | Date | Product number | Barcode | Known board | MSRP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| North America | 21 November 1994 | 84508 | 010086845082 | 171-6885A | — |
| Europe / PAL | January 1995 | 84508-50 | 4974365845087 | 171-6885A | — |
| Japan | 3 December 1994 | GM-4002 | — | — | ¥8,800 |
| Brazil | March 1995 | — | — | — | — |
- Region
- NA+EU+JP+BR
- Released
- 1994
- Authenticity
- Low
A fast polygon space shooter that shows off the 32X well, though it repeats itself.
Star Wars Arcade was one of the four North American launch games for the 32X, on 21 November 1994, and one of three games on Japan's launch day, 3 December 1994. Europe followed in January 1995 and Brazil, through Tec Toy, in March 1995. It converts Sega's polygon arcade game.
Sega Pro (April 1995) said the arcade machine was converted perfectly, with great polygon graphics and lots of enjoyable blasting, though it could get a tad repetitive. GamePro also thought it a decent showcase for the 32X's graphics that suffered from repetitive play.
What the press said at the time
| Next Generation Issue 1 | January 1995 | ★★★ |
| Sega Pro Issue 56 | April 1996 | 86 % |
“As a game for an existing machine this would be incredible, but as a debut game for a new machine this is absolutely outstanding.”
“Star Wars Arcade is a fast, very slick and unashamedly enjoyable arcade shoot 'em up. It's not a game without its faults - the gameplay is relatively shallow - but the spectacular nature of it is enough to draw back the hardened shoot 'em up and Star Wars fans.”
“An excellent translation of a good game, and a good hint of what to expect from 32X.”
“Add to this a stunning sound track and you háve a good picture of one of the 32X’s best games.”
Also on other platforms
Arcade
Before you buy
Among US 32X games this is a cheap cart, below the middle, and not worth worrying about as a fake. The European cartridge usually costs more than the US one, especially loose, and the Japanese cartridge usually costs somewhat more too.
Star Wars Arcade screenshots
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