Walter Payton Football
Walter Payton Football — frequently asked questions
- What platforms is Walter Payton Football on?
- Walter Payton Football was released on Sega Master System/Mark III.
- When did Walter Payton Football release?
- Walter Payton Football was first released on February 1, 1989.
About Walter Payton Football
It's the snap! You sweep to the right. the quarterback hands you the ball. You head for daylight as the linemen open a hole. Suddenly, 250 lbs. of screaming tackle is heading your way. He wants to make you splat city. What will you do? This game gives you the chance to find out. With Walter Payton Football you can play against the computer, or against a friend, in a Monday Night Game or in a series on the Road to the Superbowl. Choose from 28 west, central and eastern teams. Offense and defense. Should you run or pass? Will a reverse throw 'em off guard? In the middle of a hot series, you can save your standings with a Password save. The Superbowl ring has never been this close. If you like football, then Sega's Walter Payton Football is the game for you!
Summary via IGDB.
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 | 1989 | $8 | $20 | — | 10 reviews | Low (look-alike) |
Also released on: Sega Master System/Mark III. We haven’t priced or authenticated that version yet.
Collector value & authenticity
Sega Master System · PriceCharting sold data · Verified 2026-10-28
Other releases and variants
| Release | Loose | Complete | Sealed |
|---|---|---|---|
| European (PAL) release | $8 | $19 | — |
How often it sells
- Loose: about 6 times a year
- 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 $4.91 in Oct 2010, $7.63 five years ago, and $7.99 as of Oct 2026.
Show as table
| Month | Loose | Complete |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 2011 | $3.95 | — |
| Jan 2012 | $4.99 | — |
| Jan 2013 | $8.25 | — |
| Jan 2014 | $9.09 | $14.99 |
| Jan 2015 | $5.75 | $9.99 |
| Jan 2016 | $8.99 | $17.99 |
| Jan 2017 | $8.00 | $19.99 |
| Jan 2018 | $10.91 | $16.67 |
| Jan 2019 | $6.50 | $13.94 |
| Jan 2020 | $8.95 | $16.45 |
| Jan 2021 | $7.50 | $20 |
| Jan 2022 | $19.15 | $32 |
| Jan 2023 | $14.97 | $25 |
| Jan 2024 | $10.53 | $23 |
| Jan 2025 | $10.30 | $21 |
| Jan 2026 | $7.99 | $19.87 |
| Oct 2026 | $7.99 | $19.98 |
Monthly price estimates from PriceCharting's completed-sale records, sampled quarterly, through Oct 2026.
Release record
| Territory | Date | Product number |
|---|---|---|
| North America | September 1989 | 7020 |
| Europe / PAL | 1989 | 7020 |
- Region
- NA+EU
- Released
- 1989
- Authenticity
- Low
Sega's Master System American football game, sold in Europe as American Pro Football, and a cheap cart.
Walter Payton Football is a Sega football game released in North America in September 1989. In Europe it came out in 1989 as American Pro Football.
How it was made
Developed and published by Sega.
What the press said at the time
| Sega Pro Issue 1 | November 1991 | 85 |
| Mean Machines Games Guide | May 1992 | OVERALL 95% |
| Mean Machines Sega Issue 3 | December 1992 | OVERALL 95% |
| Sega Pro Issue 21 | July 1993 | 79% |
| Sega Pro Issue 22 | August 1993 | 79% |
| Sega Pro Issue 23 | September 1993 | 79% |
| Sega Pro Issue 24 | October 1993 | 79% |
| Sega Pro Issue 25 | November 1993 | 79% |
| Sega Pro Issue 26 | December 1993 | 79% |
| Sega Pro Issue 36 | September 1994 | 79% |
“With over 30 offensive moves available this has to be the definitivě American Football game on the Master System at least. Good for beginners to learn the sport, and a reál challenge to those who think they know everything there is to know about the game already.”
“Although this has been out for a while now, It s still the best American Football game on the Sega. The graphics are great”
“Although this has been out for a while now, it's still the best American Football game on the Sega. The graphics are great, the sound is good, there's lots to do, it's pretty challenging and very playable indeed. Certainly one for the collection.”
“This takés a top-down view of the proceedings. The graphics are smáli, but distinct and háve a little animation.”
Before you buy
Two releases exist, and the European copy costs about the same as the US one, loose and complete, so buy whichever is cheaper to ship. The look-alike risk is low. Check that the manual is present if you want it complete.
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