Burning Rangers Saturn
Recent eBay Listings
- Sega Saturn Burning Rangers – Box with Manual – Very Clean Condition – No Disc £125.50
- Burning Rangers | PAL Sega Saturn | Boxed and Tested | Ultra Rare UK edition £156.69
- Sega Saturn Burning Rangers PAL Complete CIB - Box & Manual - Very Rare £229.50
- Burning Rangers For Sega Saturn Rare & Complete £249.99
- Burning Rangers Sega Saturn - UK PAL Collectors condition £275.00
- Sega Saturn - Burning Rangers (US Release) - Top £982.94
Price History
| Date | Avg Price | Low | High | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-04-05 | £264.38 | £63.52 | £982.94 | 10 |
| 2026-04-04 | £264.38 | £63.52 | £982.94 | 10 |
| 2026-04-03 | £264.38 | £63.52 | £982.94 | 10 |
| 2026-04-02 | £266.26 | £63.52 | £982.94 | 10 |
| 2026-04-01 | £281.69 | £63.52 | £982.94 | 10 |
| 2026-03-31 | £281.69 | £63.52 | £982.94 | 10 |
| 2026-03-30 | £281.81 | £63.52 | £982.94 | 10 |
| 2026-03-29 | £281.81 | £63.52 | £982.94 | 10 |
| 2026-03-28 | £283.71 | £63.52 | £982.94 | 10 |
| 2026-03-27 | £283.45 | £63.52 | £982.94 | 10 |
| 2026-03-26 | £294.56 | £73.39 | £982.94 | 10 |
| 2026-03-25 | £294.55 | £73.39 | £982.94 | 10 |
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Game History
Burning Rangers was developed by Sonic Team and published by Sega for the Sega Saturn. The game was directed by Kazuyuki Hoshino and represented one of the final major releases for the Saturn in Japan, arriving during the console's twilight years.
The game was released on January 30, 1998 in Japan. It never received an official release in North America or Europe, remaining exclusive to the Japanese market during its initial run. This regional limitation has contributed significantly to its rarity and collectibility in Western markets.
Burning Rangers is a fast-paced action game where players control firefighters battling blazes and rescuing civilians in futuristic settings. The gameplay emphasizes quick reflexes and time management, featuring a distinctive aesthetic that blended action with arcade sensibilities. The game garnered positive critical reception in Japan for its novel premise and polished execution, though it arrived too late in the Saturn's lifecycle to achieve significant commercial success.
The game has become historically significant among Saturn collectors primarily due to its Japan-only release status, making it sought-after by Western enthusiasts. Its scarcity and the fact that it represents Sonic Team's output during an experimental period for the company have elevated its status in retro gaming circles. The game also carries nostalgic value as a snapshot of late-1990s arcade-style design.
Interestingly, composer Naoki Kusumi created a memorable soundtrack for the game that has been praised by enthusiasts. The game's art direction and character design reflected Sonic Team's creative ambitions beyond the Sonic franchise, showcasing the studio's range during this era.
Today, original copies of Burning Rangers command premium prices on the secondary market due to limited production runs and the Japan-exclusive release. The game has experienced a modest resurgence in recognition thanks to emulation and increased documentation of obscure Saturn titles. While never a blockbuster success, it stands as an interesting footnote in Sega's Saturn library and remains a notable piece of 1990s Japanese arcade gaming culture.