Mortal Kombat Mega Drive
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Price History
| Date | Avg Price | Low | High | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-04-05 | £29.72 | £10.99 | £80.00 | 10 |
| 2026-04-04 | £27.41 | £10.99 | £82.48 | 10 |
| 2026-04-03 | £34.31 | £14.95 | £82.48 | 10 |
| 2026-04-02 | £27.14 | £10.79 | £82.48 | 10 |
| 2026-04-01 | £27.81 | £14.95 | £82.48 | 10 |
| 2026-03-31 | £32.53 | £10.79 | £82.48 | 10 |
| 2026-03-30 | £32.53 | £10.79 | £82.48 | 10 |
| 2026-03-29 | £31.13 | £10.79 | £82.48 | 10 |
| 2026-03-28 | £34.55 | £14.95 | £82.48 | 10 |
| 2026-03-27 | £36.37 | £14.95 | £82.48 | 10 |
| 2026-03-26 | £32.60 | £14.95 | £82.48 | 10 |
| 2026-03-25 | £32.85 | £14.95 | £82.48 | 10 |
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Game History
Mortal Kombat was developed by Midway Games and released for the Sega Mega Drive in 1993, following the arcade original's debut in 1992. The game was ported to multiple home platforms nearly simultaneously, with the Mega Drive version arriving in North America in September 1993 and in Europe shortly thereafter.
The Mega Drive port was notable for being more faithful to the arcade original than some competing versions, particularly the Nintendo versions which had content removed due to Nintendo's content policies at the time. The Mega Drive release featured all the original characters, finishing moves, and blood effects, making it the preferred version for many players seeking the authentic arcade experience at home.
Commercially, Mortal Kombat was a significant success on the Mega Drive, helping drive console sales and establishing the franchise as a major player in the fighting game market. Critics generally praised the port for its arcade accuracy, though some noted the expected technical limitations compared to the original arcade cabinet. The game's controversial violence generated substantial media attention and sales momentum.
Today, Mortal Kombat for Mega Drive holds considerable historical significance for collectors and gaming historians. It represents a pivotal moment in fighting game history and console gaming, marking the beginning of the franchise's dominance throughout the 1990s. The Mega Drive version is particularly valued because it demonstrated that home consoles could deliver legitimate arcade ports, challenging the previous perception that home versions were inherently inferior.
An interesting aspect of the port's development was the challenge of translating the arcade's advanced graphics and animation into the Mega Drive's capabilities. The team successfully maintained the game's distinctive visual style and character animations despite technical constraints. The game's success on the Mega Drive helped establish Sega's console as the mature gaming platform of choice during this era, contrasting with Nintendo's family-friendly image and contributing to the broader console wars of the early 1990s.