Prize Fighter Sega CD box art

Sega CD · Sports

Prize Fighter

Deep cut

SystemSega CD
Released1993
GenreSports
DeveloperDigital Pictures
PublisherSega
Players1 player
CommitmentQuick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
LegacyDeep cut · legacy score 3

Released for the Sega CD in 1993, Prize Fighter is a sports game developed by Digital Pictures and published by Sega.

It came out in the Sega CD's second year on the market. Other notable Sega CD releases from 1993 include Mansion of Hidden Souls, Jurassic Park and The Terminator. Among the 9 Sega CD sports games in our database, it ranks #6 by legacy score.

Digital Pictures also made Night Trap, Ground Zero: Texas and Midnight Raiders for the Sega CD.

Prize Fighter is a single-player game, so it's one to enjoy at your own pace.

Pick it if…

  • you want to race and compete
  • you have time for a quick session (under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
  • you've played the Sega CD hits and want something less obvious

Maybe skip it if…

  • you need current teams and rosters
  • you are looking for something to play with friends

What playing Prize Fighter is like

Sports games bring football, baseball, hockey, golf, tennis, wrestling and more to the console, from simulation-style management to over-the-top arcade action.

Tip for newcomers: Arcade-style sports games are the easiest to enjoy today; simulation titles may have outdated rosters but still offer satisfying gameplay.

Prize Fighter gameplay screenshot on Sega CD
In-game screenshot (Sega CD)

Prize Fighter walkthroughs & guides

Stuck, or want to go deeper? These trusted sites have full walkthroughs, completion times and more for Prize Fighter.

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Playing Sega CD games today

Sega CD games can be hard to find at reasonable prices, so the system is best explored through its top handful of titles rather than its full library.

Prize Fighter FAQ

When did Prize Fighter come out on the Sega CD?

Prize Fighter was released for the Sega CD in 1993.

Who made Prize Fighter?

It was developed by Digital Pictures and published by Sega.

Is Prize Fighter multiplayer?

No. Prize Fighter is a single-player game.

How long does Prize Fighter take to play?

As a sports game, Prize Fighter typically falls into the "Quick session" category: under an hour, or endless arcade fun. Your time will vary with skill and how much you explore.

Read more about Prize Fighter on Wikipedia. Facts on this page are compiled from the open libretro database and Wikidata; "legacy score" reflects how widely a game is documented across Wikipedia's language editions. Spotted an error? Let us know.

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