Is This Sonic Label Variant Really That Rare?

[Nz17]

So here on eBay we have an Australian, selling an Australian copy of Sonic The Hedgehog (SEGA Mega Drive), who claims that the game is uber-rare because while it is an Australian release, all the labels (front box, back box, manual, cartridge) read "SEGA Genesis" and not "SEGA Mega Drive." Is this guy spot-on, or is he off his rocker?

P.S. He wants $600 AUD for it.

[pseudonym]

Off his rocker? That looks like the standard pack-in version of Sonic 1 to me, although I could be wrong since I know nothing about AU releases.

[Kitsune Sniper]

The game cart says "Mega Drive".

I would say it's an oddity, but certainly not worth 600 Aussiebucks.

[pixelsnpolygons]

How would a misprint like that even happen? And what's with the not permitted for rental sticker? It mentions the Australian Copyright Act - but Australians don't "rent" games they "hire" them.

[Gameguy]

The back of the box art lists a hint telephone line but the number is definitely not North American. I don't think there would be much demand for this even if it is rare, I really don't know for sure but I doubt it.

Wait, is that phone number printed on the box art or just a sticker? If it's a sticker, the insert might just be the same as the Canadian version.

[Kitsune Sniper]

Does the Canadian version have all those other European languages too?

[Gameguy]

Does the Canadian version have all those other European languages too?

Yes, I remember there being multiple languages with the copy I have. I'm not sure if the box art languages are exactly the same though, I would have to dig through boxes to find my Canadian copy to actually check. I'm hoping someone else here has a Canadian copy to check this out.

There were a few Canadian releases that had Genesis boxes and Mega Drive labeled cartridges, I know I have a copy like this with Shadow Dancer(I know I mentioned this in another thread already). I really don't think they're worth more than regular copies.

[Emuaust]

I know the guy he is a dick and a dreamer also its not an uber rare australian version, O thought it was just the canadian release. If not then id better get my two copies out to sell!