Wonder Boy Master System
Recent eBay Listings
- SEGA MASTER SYSTEM GAME WONDER BOY - CARTRIDGE ONLY £16.99
- OFFERS COMBINE SEGA MASTER SYSTEM - GENUINE CARTRIDGE - WONDER BOY MONSTER LAND £14.56
- OFFERS COMBINE SEGA MASTER SYSTEM - GENUINE CARTRIDGE - WONDER BOY MONSTER LAND £21.42
- Wonder Boy & Wonder Boy In Monster Land SEGA Master System Games Cartridges £21.50
- SEGA Master System Wonder Boy III The Dragon’s Trap PAL Boxed £10.00
- Wonder Boy III: The Dragon's Trap - SEGA Master System - Tested £17.22
Price History
| Date | Avg Price | Low | High | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-04-05 | £23.00 | £5.98 | £60.99 | 10 |
| 2026-04-04 | £21.54 | £5.98 | £54.99 | 10 |
| 2026-04-03 | £25.98 | £5.98 | £54.99 | 10 |
| 2026-04-02 | £16.90 | £5.98 | £28.78 | 10 |
| 2026-04-01 | £19.91 | £5.98 | £54.99 | 10 |
| 2026-03-31 | £23.27 | £5.98 | £60.99 | 10 |
| 2026-03-30 | £20.34 | £5.98 | £32.52 | 10 |
| 2026-03-29 | £26.58 | £14.56 | £46.50 | 10 |
| 2026-03-28 | £25.05 | £14.56 | £46.50 | 10 |
| 2026-03-27 | £25.71 | £14.56 | £54.99 | 10 |
| 2026-03-26 | £24.96 | £14.56 | £46.50 | 10 |
| 2026-03-25 | £24.96 | £14.56 | £46.50 | 10 |
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Game History
Wonder Boy was developed by Westone Bit Entertainment and published by Sega for the Master System console. The game was created as Sega's answer to Nintendo's popular platformer franchises during the 8-bit console era. It arrived at a critical time when the Master System was still establishing itself in a market dominated by the NES.
Wonder Boy was first released in Japan on December 1985, following a 1986 release in North America and Europe. The game became one of the Master System's launch titles in several regions, helping to define the console's early library. It featured colorful graphics, tight platforming mechanics, and memorable level design that showcased the Master System's technical capabilities.
The game received positive reviews from critics and found commercial success, particularly in Japan and Europe. It performed well enough to spawn multiple sequels and spin-offs, establishing Wonder Boy as a flagship franchise for the Master System. The original game's blend of accessible gameplay and respectable challenge appealed to both casual and hardcore gamers of the era.
Today, Wonder Boy holds significant value for collectors and retro gaming enthusiasts. The original Master System cartridge commands respectable prices on the secondary market, especially in complete condition with original packaging. It represents an important piece of Master System history and is considered a quality platformer that stands up to modern replay.
An interesting aspect of Wonder Boy's legacy is how it spawned a lengthy franchise that evolved considerably with each entry. The series would eventually shift genres and styles across different installments, but the original remained iconic for its pure platforming experience. The game has also seen renewed interest through modern re-releases and compilations, introducing it to new generations of players who appreciate its crisp controls and engaging level design.