ToeJam & Earl Mega Drive
Recent eBay Listings
- Toejam And Earl Sega Mega Drive - Cartridge Only - Tested & Working - Pal £17.39
- SEGA Mega Drive Toejam and Earl in Panic on Funkotron Game Cartridge £18.82
- Toejam & Earl Sega Mega Drive, Complete £24.07
- Toejam And Earl Sega Mega Drive - Cartridge Only - Tested & Working - Pal £18.28
- ToeJam & Earl Sega Mega Drive Game Complete with Box and Manual £31.90
- ToeJam & Earl SEGA Mega Drive Video Game Complete w/Manual CIB Free UK P&P £34.99
Price History
| Date | Avg Price | Low | High | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-04-05 | £29.20 | £16.15 | £63.10 | 10 |
| 2026-04-04 | £28.48 | £16.14 | £63.10 | 10 |
| 2026-04-03 | £28.36 | £16.14 | £63.10 | 10 |
| 2026-04-02 | £28.27 | £16.14 | £63.10 | 10 |
| 2026-04-01 | £29.16 | £16.14 | £63.10 | 10 |
| 2026-03-31 | £29.78 | £16.14 | £63.10 | 10 |
| 2026-03-30 | £25.09 | £16.14 | £42.30 | 10 |
| 2026-03-29 | £22.90 | £16.14 | £34.99 | 10 |
| 2026-03-28 | £22.25 | £16.14 | £31.90 | 10 |
| 2026-03-27 | £22.25 | £16.14 | £31.90 | 10 |
| 2026-03-26 | £23.00 | £16.14 | £31.90 | 10 |
| 2026-03-25 | £21.84 | £15.08 | £31.90 | 10 |
Screenshots
Game History
ToeJam & Earl was developed by Johnson Voorsanger Productions and published by Sega for the Mega Drive (Genesis). The game was created by Mark de Loura and Greg Johnson, with Johnson Voorsanger serving as the creative director. The project began development in 1990 and represented an ambitious attempt to create a unique comedic platformer with a strong hip-hop aesthetic.
The game was first released in Japan on December 22, 1991, followed by releases in North America on January 1992 and Europe later that year. It arrived during a competitive period for Mega Drive software and was positioned as a colorful, family-friendly alternative to the more serious platformers dominating the market at the time.
Critical reception was generally positive, with reviewers praising the game's humor, visual style, and creative use of the Mega Drive's capabilities. The vibrant graphics, catchy music by Masaru Soki and Kazuo Sekine, and quirky premise resonated with players. However, commercial performance was modest compared to major Sega titles, though the game developed a dedicated cult following in the years following its release.
Today, ToeJam & Earl holds significant value among collectors and retro gaming enthusiasts. The original Mega Drive cartridge, particularly in North America, commands respectable prices on the secondary market due to its relatively limited sales figures at launch and the game's increasing recognition as a classic. Complete copies with original cases and manuals are especially sought after.
Historically, the game is recognized as an important part of Sega's diverse library and as one of the first major video game titles with prominent African American protagonists. The franchise experienced a minor resurgence with sequels and spin-offs, including ToeJam & Earl in Panic on Funkotron released in 1993, cementing the characters' place in gaming history. The original game's blend of accessibility, personality, and visual charm has contributed to its enduring appreciation among collectors and gaming historians.