The House of the Dead Saturn
Recent eBay Listings
- The House of the Dead Virtua Gun Sega Saturn UK PAL boxed, with game and manuals £219.10
- Sega Saturn The House Of The Dead, Pal, Disc Only £42.30
- House of the Dead Sega Saturn Boxed Game, Complete Edition PAL £99.50
- The House of the Dead Sega Saturn - UK PAL VGC CIB with Natural Disc - Tracked £199.99
- The House of the Dead Virtua Gun Sega Saturn Includes Game UK PAL Tested £208.69
- The House of The Dead Sega Saturn SS with case and manual £29.71
Price History
| Date | Avg Price | Low | High | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-04-05 | £123.17 | £29.71 | £225.99 | 10 |
| 2026-04-04 | £123.17 | £29.71 | £225.99 | 10 |
| 2026-04-03 | £123.17 | £29.71 | £225.99 | 10 |
| 2026-04-02 | £131.21 | £29.32 | £229.50 | 10 |
| 2026-04-01 | £129.21 | £29.32 | £229.50 | 10 |
| 2026-03-31 | £123.52 | £28.77 | £229.50 | 10 |
| 2026-03-30 | £112.12 | £28.77 | £229.50 | 10 |
| 2026-03-29 | £124.56 | £28.77 | £229.50 | 10 |
| 2026-03-28 | £123.89 | £28.77 | £229.50 | 10 |
| 2026-03-27 | £117.28 | £28.77 | £229.50 | 10 |
| 2026-03-26 | £121.39 | £28.77 | £229.50 | 10 |
| 2026-03-25 | £121.40 | £28.77 | £229.50 | 10 |
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Game History
The House of the Dead is a light gun arcade game developed and released by Sega in 1996. The arcade cabinet was created by Sega's arcade division and became one of the company's most successful arcade titles of the late 1990s, known for its rail shooter gameplay and B-movie horror aesthetic.
The Saturn port was developed by Sega and released in Japan on December 27, 1997, followed by releases in North America in 1998 and Europe in 1999. The Saturn version was notable for being a remarkably faithful conversion of the arcade game, considering the technical limitations of the hardware at the time. It came bundled with the Stunner light gun controller, which became the standard accessory for playing the game.
The Saturn version received generally positive reviews from critics upon launch, who praised its arcade accuracy and impressive translation of the arcade experience to home hardware. However, commercial sales were moderate, as light gun games required additional peripheral purchases and were a niche market compared to standard controller-based games. The game sold respectably during the Saturn's lifespan but never achieved blockbuster status.
Today, The House of the Dead holds significant value for collectors due to several factors. Complete copies with the original Stunner light gun controller command premium prices on the secondary market, sometimes exceeding $100 for boxed copies in good condition. The game is sought after for being a quality arcade conversion and for representing the Saturn's library of arcade ports, which are increasingly appreciated by retro gaming enthusiasts.
An interesting aspect of the Saturn version is that it required specific calibration of the Stunner controller to function properly, making complete, working copies particularly desirable. The game spawned successful sequels and became a franchis for Sega, but the original Saturn port remains a landmark title in light gun gaming history. Its legacy contributed to renewed interest in light gun games among collectors seeking authentic arcade experiences on home consoles.