Ultimate Mortal Kombat 3
Ultimate Mortal Kombat 3 — frequently asked questions
- What platforms is Ultimate Mortal Kombat 3 on?
- Ultimate Mortal Kombat 3 was released on Arcade, Super Nintendo Entertainment System, Sega Mega Drive/Genesis, PC (Microsoft Windows), iOS, Sega Saturn, Xbox 360, PlayStation 2, Mortal Kombat: Armageddon, Nintendo DS, J2ME.
- When did Ultimate Mortal Kombat 3 release?
- Ultimate Mortal Kombat 3 was first released on November 6, 1995.
About Ultimate Mortal Kombat 3
Ultimate Mortal Kombat 3 combines the best of all the Mortal Kombats into a single cartridge. 23 playable characters are immediately available, such as Reptile, Cyrax, Scorpion, Sub-Zero, Jax, Katana, Sonya, and more. There are two bosses that are unlockable, as well as additional characters and a variety of new levels, some of which are interactive. Players can go against the computer one-on-one, two-on-two, or take part in the 8-fighter tournament.
Summary via IGDB.
Game details
- Platforms
- Arcade, Super Nintendo Entertainment System, Sega Mega Drive/Genesis, PC (Microsoft Windows), iOS, Sega Saturn, Xbox 360, PlayStation 2, Mortal Kombat: Armageddon, Nintendo DS, J2ME
- Developer
- Electronic Arts
- Publisher
- Microsoft
- Game modes
- Single player, Multiplayer
- Themes
- Action, Fantasy, Horror
- Series
- Mortal Kombat
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 | 1996 | $31 | $77 | $223 | Low |
Also released on: Arcade · Super Nintendo Entertainment System · Sega Mega Drive/Genesis · PC (Microsoft Windows) · iOS · Sega Saturn · Xbox 360 · PlayStation 2 · Mortal Kombat: Armageddon · Nintendo DS · J2ME. 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 | $33 | $101 | — |
How often it sells
- Loose: about 3 times a week
- Complete: about once a week
- Sealed: about 3 times 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 $7.23 in Jan 2007, $20 five years ago, and $31 as of Oct 2026.
Show as table
| Month | Loose | Complete |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 2007 | $7.23 | — |
| Jan 2008 | $8.49 | — |
| Jan 2009 | $6.00 | — |
| Jan 2010 | $7.66 | — |
| Jan 2011 | $10.52 | — |
| Jan 2012 | $9.07 | — |
| Jan 2013 | $9.99 | — |
| Jan 2014 | $12.95 | $33 |
| Jan 2015 | $12.99 | $40 |
| Jan 2016 | $15.50 | $33 |
| Jan 2017 | $14.98 | $21 |
| Jan 2018 | $15.91 | $30 |
| Jan 2019 | $14.99 | $38 |
| Jan 2020 | $16.50 | $50 |
| Jan 2021 | $21 | $57 |
| Jan 2022 | $25 | $72 |
| Jan 2023 | $26 | $78 |
| Jan 2024 | $24 | $68 |
| Jan 2025 | $26 | $85 |
| Jan 2026 | $38 | $80 |
| Oct 2026 | $31 | $77 |
Monthly price estimates from PriceCharting's completed-sale records, sampled quarterly, through Oct 2026.
Release record
| Territory | Date | Product number | Barcode | Known board |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| North America | 11 October 1996 | T-97146 | 031719209644 | 670128 REV 1 |
| Europe / PAL | December 1996 | T-81616-50 | — | 670128-1 REV 1 |
| Brazil | October 1996 | — | — | — |
- Region
- NA+EU+BR
- Released
- 1996
- Authenticity
- Low
A stripped Genesis port of the arcade fighter that lacks the SNES version's polish, at a moderate price.
Ultimate Mortal Kombat 3 is a standalone update of Mortal Kombat 3, and this Genesis port was developed by Avalanche Software. It came out in North America on 11 October 1996, from Williams Entertainment, in Europe in December 1996 from Acclaim, and in Brazil in October 1996 from Tec Toy. It adds the Brutalities finishing moves from Mortal Kombat Trilogy.
Because of the hardware's limits, the Genesis port has inferior graphics and sound next to the Super NES one.
What the press said at the time
“Mortal Kombat fens looking for a quick fix should enjoy UMK3, and players new to MK will find this game a treat.”
How the Sega Genesis version differs
The Genesis and SNES versions came out in the same month as Mortal Kombat Trilogy and added that game's Brutality finishing move.
Computer and Video Games said the 16-bit game lost quite a bit of background detail and fighter animation compared with the 32-bit versions, but plays as well as you could hope.
Also on other platforms
Arcade · Sega Saturn · Super NES · PlayStation 2 · Mortal Kombat: Armageddon · Xbox 360 · Nintendo DS · iOS · J2ME
| Arcade | Midway |
- Nintendo DS. No home version matched the arcade exactly, but the Nintendo DS port came closest.
- iOS. Electronic Arts released an iOS version in 2010 that recreated the game with a 3D graphics engine, and it was received poorly.
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 more. Sega Retro lists it as using the six-button pad.
Ultimate Mortal Kombat 3 screenshots
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