The Aquatic Games: Starring James Pond and the Aquabats
The Aquatic Games: Starring James Pond and the Aquabats — frequently asked questions
- What platforms is The Aquatic Games: Starring James Pond and the Aquabats on?
- The Aquatic Games: Starring James Pond and the Aquabats was released on Super Nintendo Entertainment System, Sega Mega Drive/Genesis, Atari ST/STE, Amiga.
- When did The Aquatic Games: Starring James Pond and the Aquabats release?
- The Aquatic Games: Starring James Pond and the Aquabats was first released on December 31, 1992.
About The Aquatic Games: Starring James Pond and the Aquabats
James Pond is on a break from baddie bashing to compete in the Aquatic Games in Basselona. Play with Pond's fishy friends as they vie for the coveted Goldfish medal in 10 wet and wacky events. Practice all you want and qualify for the Official Games, or play with up to four friends in your own maritime match. Your porpoise - uh... purpose - is to be the first across the finish line, but you'll be hooked long before then!
Summary via IGDB.
Game details
- Platforms
- Super Nintendo Entertainment System, Sega Mega Drive/Genesis, Atari ST/STE, Amiga
- Developer
- Millennium Interactive
- Publisher
- Electronic Arts
- Game modes
- Single player, Multiplayer, Split screen
- 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 Genesis | 1992 | $13 | $20 | $65 | 3 reviews | Low |
Also released on: Super Nintendo Entertainment System · Sega Mega Drive/Genesis · Atari ST/STE · Amiga. 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 | $5 | $12 | $52 |
How often it sells
- Loose: about 4 times a year
- 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 2026-10-29.
Price over time
- Loose
- Complete
A loose copy sold for about $2.46 in Jul 2011, $8.99 five years ago, and $12.51 as of Oct 2026.
Show as table
| Month | Loose | Complete |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 2012 | $2.72 | — |
| Jan 2013 | $0.87 | — |
| Jan 2014 | $1.90 | $9.97 |
| Jan 2015 | $2.50 | $9.29 |
| Jan 2016 | $3.62 | $4.99 |
| Jan 2017 | $1.99 | $10.61 |
| Jan 2018 | $5.71 | $9.96 |
| Jan 2019 | $6.43 | $10.94 |
| Jan 2020 | $6.63 | $15.74 |
| Jan 2021 | $6.99 | $15.00 |
| Jan 2022 | $8.21 | $15.97 |
| Jan 2023 | $7.99 | $19.33 |
| Jan 2024 | $7.50 | $23 |
| Jan 2025 | $8.68 | $24 |
| Jan 2026 | $9.95 | $26 |
| Oct 2026 | $12.51 | $19.95 |
Monthly price estimates from PriceCharting's completed-sale records, sampled quarterly, through Oct 2026.
Release record
| Territory | Date | Barcode |
|---|---|---|
| North America | 1992 | 014633071696 |
| Europe / PAL | 15 October 1992 | — |
- Region
- NA+EU
- Released
- 1992
- Authenticity
- Low
A light sports spin-off for James Pond, and a cart that sits about at the middle.
This is the Genesis version of The Aquatic Games, a sports game of pseudo-Olympic events starring James Pond, a character better known for his platform games. Vectordean developed it and Electronic Arts published the Genesis cartridge, in North America in 1992 and in Europe on 15 October 1992.
What the press said at the time
| MegaTech Issue 17 | May 1993 | 59% |
| MegaTech Issue 18 | June 1993 | MT RATING: 59% |
| Sega Pro Issue 36 | September 1994 | 82% |
“This is not as bad as it first boded to be, but will doubtless slip into the murky depths of undistinguished Megadrive gomes.”
“James Pond's third game, an attempt at a humourous sports simulation is disappointing. The graphics are excellent, but the series of seven mediocre are boring. For little kids only.”
“Join James Pond (of James Pond fame) and his cuddly mates in an eight-event silly sports game with such attractions as Kipper Watching and Shell Shooting. Really smart graphics. Really dull events. Perhaps younger players would enjoy it. meeaaiE&m Tom Knight, Girton though.”
“Really smart graphics. … Really dull events. Perhaps younger players would enjoy it, though.”
Also on other platforms
Amiga · Super NES
- Super NES. On the Super NES the game was retitled The Super Aquatic Games Starring the Aquabats. GamePro gave it a generally positive review.
- Amiga. The Amiga release was the last game released for the Amiga A500.
Before you buy
Among US carts it sits about at the middle. The European cart usually costs much less than the US one, loose or complete. A complete US copy means the case, cartridge and manual.
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