Formula One
Sega Game Gear · 1994
About this game
Formation Armed F is a vertically scrolling shooter.
The basic gameplay principle offers no surprises: shooting a lot of aliens without getting hit by their attacks.
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Additionally there are environmental obstacles like poisonous gas or walls.
Of course the player can collect power ups to upgrade the ship, e.g. speed-ups or a large variation of weaponry.
Each of the seven levels has its own set of weaponry which suits the enemies.
The big exception are smaller ships which stay near to the main ship.
By pressing a second fire button, the formation can be changed.
There are no continues.
About Sega Game Gear
Sega's Game Gear (1990) was a technically capable handheld competitor to the Game Boy, notable for its full-color backlit screen — a real advantage at the time, offset by famously poor battery life. Its commercial underperformance against Nintendo's handheld means smaller print runs overall, and complete, well-preserved cartridges (the plastic shells are prone to yellowing and cracking) are a genuine niche within retro handheld collecting.
Gamevaro tracks Formula One for Sega Game Gear with separate market values for loose, complete-in-box (CIB) and factory-sealed copies, sourced from real eBay sales. Prices also vary by region — PAL, NTSC-U and NTSC-J releases of the same game often sell for different amounts due to print run sizes and regional collector demand.
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Market values by condition
PAL
NTSC-U
Recent sales
| Date | Type | Region | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-08-13 | Loose / Item only | PAL | €14.95 |
| 2026-08-13 | Item + Box | NTSC-U | €41.62 |
| 2026-08-10 | Loose / Item only | NTSC-U | €6.94 |
| 2026-08-10 | Manual Only | NTSC-U | €21.67 |
| 2026-08-10 | Box Only | NTSC-U | €34.68 |
| 2026-08-10 | Sealed / New | NTSC-U | €156.05 |
| 2026-08-10 | Boxed (CIB) | NTSC-U | €86.69 |
| 2026-08-10 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €171.65 |
| 2026-07-15 | Loose / Item only | NTSC-U | €11.84 |
| 2026-07-12 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €173.23 |
| 2026-07-12 | Loose / Item only | NTSC-U | €7.00 |
| 2026-07-12 | Boxed (CIB) | NTSC-U | €87.49 |
| 2026-07-12 | Box Only | NTSC-U | €35.00 |
| 2026-07-12 | Manual Only | NTSC-U | €21.87 |
| 2026-07-12 | Sealed / New | NTSC-U | €157.48 |
| 2026-07-10 | Manual Only | NTSC-U | €21.86 |
| 2026-07-10 | Boxed (CIB) | NTSC-U | €87.45 |
| 2026-07-10 | Sealed / New | NTSC-U | €157.41 |
| 2026-07-10 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €173.15 |
| 2026-07-10 | Loose / Item only | NTSC-U | €7.00 |
| 2026-07-10 | Box Only | NTSC-U | €34.98 |
| 2026-06-18 | Manual Only | NTSC-U | €33.53 |
| 2026-06-18 | Loose / Item only | NTSC-U | €6.04 |
| 2026-06-18 | Boxed (CIB) | NTSC-U | €134.10 |
| 2026-06-18 | Sealed / New | NTSC-U | €241.50 |
| 2026-06-18 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €265.65 |
| 2026-06-18 | Box Only | NTSC-U | €53.64 |
| 2026-06-17 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €265.65 |
| 2026-06-17 | Boxed (CIB) | NTSC-U | €134.10 |
| 2026-06-17 | Manual Only | NTSC-U | €33.53 |
Market insights
Rarity & condition
Only a handful of market sales have been tracked for Formula One, suggesting it doesn't trade hands very often — a sign of relative scarcity compared to more common Sega Game Gear titles.
Complete-in-box (CIB) copies typically command a premium over loose cartridges/discs because the original box and manual are more fragile and get discarded or damaged over time — fewer complete sets survive.
Frequently asked questions
How much is Formula One worth?
Formula One for Sega Game Gear is currently worth €14.95 loose. Prices are based on real sales and update regularly on Gamevaro.
Is Formula One rare?
Formula One has only a handful of tracked market sales, suggesting relative scarcity compared to more common Sega Game Gear titles.
What's the difference between loose, CIB and sealed for Formula One?
Loose means cartridge or disc only, CIB (complete in box) includes the original box and manual, and sealed means factory-sealed and never opened. These are tracked as separate market values because the price gap between them can be significant, especially for older releases.
Is Formula One worth more in PAL or NTSC?
The PAL version of Formula One is currently worth €14.95 loose, versus €6.94 for NTSC-U. Regional price differences usually come down to print run size and regional collector demand.
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