What platforms is The Flash on?

The Flash was released on Sega Master System/Mark III, Game Boy.

When did The Flash release?

The Flash was first released on December 31, 1993.

The Flash

Dec 31, 1993PlatformSega Master System/Mark III Game Boy

The Flash — frequently asked questions

What platforms is The Flash on?: The Flash was released on Sega Master System/Mark III, Game Boy.
When did The Flash release?: The Flash was first released on December 31, 1993.

About The Flash

The Flash is an action video game based on the DC Comics superhero of the same name. It was developed and manufactured by Sega and Probe Entertainment for the Sega Master System in 1993. The game's release followed approximately two years after the cancellation of The Flash TV series on CBS.

Summary via IGDB.

The Flash on Wikipedia

The Flash is a 1993 action video game based on The Flash TV series on CBS. It was developed and published by Probe Software and Sega respectively for the Master System.

Source: Wikipedia (text under CC BY-SA 4.0).

Game details

Platforms: Sega Master System/Mark III, Game Boy
Developer: Probe Software
Publisher: Sega
Game modes: Single player
Themes: Action, Fantasy, Science fiction
Series: DC Comics

Details via IGDB.

Reception

IGDB rating

54/100

from 5 ratings

Every version compared

Prices, contemporary reception and the studio credited for each release

Platform	Year	Loose	Complete	Sealed	Period reviews	Fake risk
Sega Master System	1993	$27	$85	—	2 reviews	Low (look-alike)

Also released on: Sega Master System/Mark III · Game Boy. We haven’t priced or authenticated those versions yet.

Collector value & authenticity

Sega Master System · PriceCharting sold data · Verified 2026-10-28

Loose

$27

Complete

$85

Sealed

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How often it sells

Loose: about once a month
Complete: about once a month
Sealed: about once a year

Sales frequency from PriceCharting's completed-sale records, as of 2026-10-28.

Price over time

Loose
Complete

A loose copy sold for about $43 in Oct 2010, $26 five years ago, and $27 as of Oct 2026.

Show as table

Month	Loose	Complete
Jan 2011	$43	—
Jan 2012	$43	—
Jan 2013	$42	—
Jan 2014	$59	$42
Jan 2015	$199	$42
Jan 2016	$199	$70
Jan 2017	$19.99	$68
Jan 2018	$23	$34
Jan 2019	$27	$42
Jan 2020	$16.66	$40
Jan 2021	$20	$48
Jan 2022	$41	$53
Jan 2023	$49	$84
Jan 2024	$36	$90
Jan 2025	$34	$73
Jan 2026	$27	$85
Oct 2026	$27	$85

Monthly price estimates from PriceCharting's completed-sale records, sampled quarterly, through Oct 2026.

Release record

Territory	Date	Product number
Europe / PAL	August 1993	7506

Source: Product numbers: MAME's Master System software list and the No-Intro serial records in the libretro database, published only where both agree on the same cartridge dump; Japanese numbers also checked against Sega Japan's software list. Board and ROM numbers: MAME's software list

Region: EU
Released: 1993
Authenticity: Low

Modern re-releases, such as Sega Ages and Virtual Console, are not tracked hereLow look-alike risk

Sega Master System prices, all games & how to spot a fake

A fast, sometimes infuriating platformer based on the CBS series that Mean Machines Sega rated among the better recent Master System games, and a European cart that sits well above the middle on price.

The Flash is based on the CBS television series, developed by Probe Software and published by Sega. It came out in Europe in August 1993. Jeroen Tel is credited as composer.

Mean Machines Sega called it a fast, highly playable platform romp with decent graphics and okay sound, and almost certainly one of the better Master System games in for review recently, though nasty traps and obscure level aims could be infuriating. One reviewer noted that the Flash is a lot slower here than in the comics. An earlier preview described him bounding across platform levels and overtaking lorries on the M1, with the Trickster as his archenemy.

How it was made

Developed by Probe Software and published by Sega, with music by Jeroen Tel.

What the press said at the time

Sega Master Force Issue 3	October 1993	90%
Sega Master Force Issue 5	November 1993	90%

“A fast-paced platform game with a high challenge setting. Fun for a few weeks”
— Sega Master Force, September 1993

“DC Comics’ character zooms onto the Master System with one of the most enjoyable platform games around. Loads of levels, tricky bad guys and Son/c-type speeds make this an essential purchase. If you’re a fan of the comic books or decent platformers, this is for you.”
— Sega Master Force, October 1993

“Loads of levels, tricky bad guys and Sonic-type speeds make this an essential purchase. If you’re a fan of the comic books or decent platformers, this is for you.”
— Sega Master Force, November 1993

How the Sega Master System version differs

The Master System game was a European-only release, unlike the unrelated Game Boy Flash game, which reached the United States.

Also on other platforms

Game Boy

Game Boy. The Game Boy has a different Flash game, also based on the TV series, with a password system.

Before you buy

The European cart is the one to buy. Loose, it is priced well above the middle for a European-only game. The look-alike risk is low. Check that the manual is there if you want a complete copy.