World Series Baseball '95
World Series Baseball '95 — frequently asked questions
- What platforms is World Series Baseball '95 on?
- World Series Baseball '95 was released on Sega Mega Drive/Genesis, Sega 32X, Sega Game Gear.
- When did World Series Baseball '95 release?
- World Series Baseball '95 was first released on April 1, 1995.
About World Series Baseball '95
World Series Baseball '95 for the Sega Mega Drive is a sports simulation that combines full MLB and MLBPA licensing, featuring all 28 real teams and over 700 actual players, with a revolutionary and immersive "behind-the-plate" camera perspective. The game delivers realistic gameplay through strategic batting and pitching mechanics, real-life stat tracking across a full 162-game season, and advanced management features like player trades or drafting.
Summary via IGDB.
World Series Baseball '95 on Wikipedia
World Series Baseball '95 is a 1994 baseball video game released by Sega for the Game Gear and Sega Genesis. A version for the 32X was released in 1996 under the name World Series Baseball Starring Deion Sanders.
Source: Wikipedia (text under CC BY-SA 4.0).
Game details
- Platforms
- Sega Mega Drive/Genesis, Sega 32X, Sega Game Gear
- Developer
- Blue Sky Software
- Publisher
- Sega
- Game modes
- Single player, Multiplayer
- Series
- MLBPA
Details 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 GenesisDetails ↓ | 1995 | $5 | $11 | $28 | The Bottom Line 8.25 | Low |
| Sega 32XDetails ↓ | 1996 | $288 | $671 | $1,085 | ***** | Medium |
The cheapest way to own it loose is the Sega Genesis version ($5).
Also released on: Sega Mega Drive/Genesis · Sega Game Gear. We haven’t priced or authenticated those versions yet.
Prices are per version and are not interchangeable, and neither are the reviews: conversions in this era were often built by a different studio than the original, so a score earned on one machine says nothing about how another plays.
Collector value & authenticity
Sega Genesis · PriceCharting sold data · Verified 2026-10-29
What it needs to play
- Some modesSave battery (inside the cartridge) — saves to memory kept alive by a battery inside the cartridge; if that battery has died, saves are lost (MAME cartridge records).
How often it sells
- Loose: about 2 times a month
- Complete: about 2 times a month
- 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 $0.87 in Jul 2012, $5.44 five years ago, and $5.26 as of Oct 2026.
Show as table
| Month | Loose | Complete |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 2013 | $0.87 | — |
| Jan 2014 | $2.91 | $5.09 |
| Jan 2015 | $0.99 | $4.58 |
| Jan 2016 | $3.59 | $7.50 |
| Jan 2017 | $2.99 | $6.32 |
| Jan 2018 | $3.39 | $7.99 |
| Jan 2019 | $4.73 | $7.00 |
| Jan 2020 | $5.00 | $5.26 |
| Jan 2021 | $4.99 | $8.40 |
| Jan 2022 | $2.98 | $10.69 |
| Jan 2023 | $3.58 | $8.32 |
| Jan 2024 | $4.18 | $12.42 |
| Jan 2025 | $4.38 | $11.49 |
| Jan 2026 | $4.91 | $12.68 |
| Oct 2026 | $5.26 | $10.51 |
Monthly price estimates from PriceCharting's completed-sale records, sampled quarterly, through Oct 2026.
Release record
| Territory | Date | Product number | Barcode |
|---|---|---|---|
| North America | May 1995 | 1239 | 010086012392 |
- Region
- NA
- Released
- 1995
- Authenticity
- Low
The Sega Genesis version
A well-regarded Genesis baseball game, and a cheap US cart.
BlueSky Software developed this Sega baseball game, which came out only in North America, in May 1995. Next Generation said the first World Series Baseball was the best baseball game of 1994 and that this one looked even better, with all 28 stadiums, up-to-date rosters, a full season, playoffs, trading and drafting.
GamePro cited its added modes and improved graphics over the original.
What the press said at the time
| Game Informer Issue 25 | May 1995 | The Bottom Line 8.25 |
“Sega Sports has done a great job of improving an already gat game.”
How the Sega Genesis version differs
Both Electronic Gaming Monthly sports reviewers gave the Genesis version 9 out of 10.
Next Generation gave it four stars, praising the comprehensive modes and the new multiplayer leagues.
Also on other platforms
Game Gear · 32X
- Game Gear. GamePro praised the Game Gear version for having a ton of options usually seen only on 16-bit systems.
Before you buy
Only the North American cartridge exists. Among US carts it sits below the median. The cartridge saves to a battery inside it, so test that a save holds; a replaced battery is a normal repair and not a sign of a fake. Sega Retro lists it as using the six-button pad.
Collector value & authenticity
Sega 32X · PriceCharting sold data · Verified 2026-11-02
How often it sells
- Loose: about 6 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 2026-11-02.
Price over time
- Loose
- Complete
A loose copy sold for about $40 in Jan 2012, $193 five years ago, and $288 as of Nov 2026.
Show as table
| Month | Loose | Complete |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 2012 | $40 | — |
| Jan 2013 | $60 | — |
| Jan 2014 | $62 | $120 |
| Jan 2015 | $80 | $200 |
| Jan 2016 | $100 | $100 |
| Jan 2017 | $85 | $150 |
| Jan 2018 | $100 | $200 |
| Jan 2019 | $85 | $197 |
| Jan 2020 | $85 | $182 |
| Jan 2021 | $125 | $315 |
| Jan 2022 | $190 | $448 |
| Jan 2023 | $200 | $637 |
| Jan 2024 | $290 | $562 |
| Jan 2025 | $220 | $503 |
| Jan 2026 | $300 | $650 |
| Nov 2026 | $288 | $671 |
Monthly price estimates from PriceCharting's completed-sale records, sampled quarterly, through Nov 2026.
Release record
| Territory | Date | Product number | Barcode |
|---|---|---|---|
| North America | February 1996 | 84605 | 010086846058 |
- Region
- NA
- Released
- 1996
- Authenticity
- Med
The Sega 32X version
A polished baseball game that is only a small step up from the Genesis one, and among the most expensive US cartridges.
World Series Baseball Starring Deion Sanders is the 32X version of Sega's World Series Baseball '95, developed by BlueSky Software. It came out only in North America.
Next Generation said it was not much better than the 16-bit version but was easily the best baseball game available. GamePro likewise felt it improved only minimally on the Genesis game.
How it was made
BlueSky Software developed it and Sega published it.
What the press said at the time
| Next Generation Issue 11 | November 1995 | ***** |
“World Series '95 for the 32X isn't much better than its 16-bit counterpart, but it's easily the best baseball game available. This one won't disappoint.”
“But virtually no improvements in the features or gameplay distinguish this cart from the Genesis game. ... Stick with Genesis World Series for a great ballgame.”
“But virtually no improvements in the features or gameplay distinguish this cart rom the Genesis game. Why was a 32X version even necessary? … Stick with Genesis World Series for a great ballgame.”
Also on other platforms
Genesis · Game Gear
Before you buy
This is among the most expensive US 32X cartridges, priced far above the middle, so ask for a photo of the label and of the board and buy from a seller who accepts returns. Copies sell infrequently loose and complete alike. If you only want to play baseball, the Genesis version is a separate release.
World Series Baseball '95 screenshots
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