Top 40 Most Valuable Video Game Sales
Record-setting public auction sales for sealed and graded NES, SNES, N64, PS1, Game Boy, and Genesis games u2014 from Heritage and Goldin.
How to use: Prices reflect Wata/CGC-graded sealed copies unless noted. Sealed-condition video game grading underwent significant market correction 2022-2024.
| # | Game | Record Price | Auction | Notes | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Super Mario 64 (1996, WataA++) | $1,560,000 | Heritage 2021 | 9.8 A++ | Heritage Auctions |
| 2 | Super Mario Bros (1985 Wata 9.8 A++) | $2,000,000 | Rally 2021 | Sealed first print | Heritage Auctions |
| 3 | Legend of Zelda (NES 1987 Wata 9.0) | $870,000 | Heritage 2021 | NES sealed | Heritage Auctions |
| 4 | Super Mario Bros 3 (NES Wata 9.2) | $156,000 | Heritage 2020 | Sealed left bros | Heritage Auctions |
| 5 | Super Mario Kart (SNES Wata 9.6) | $30,000 | Heritage 2024 | SNES sealed | Heritage Auctions |
| 6 | GoldenEye 007 (N64 Wata 9.4) | $80,000 | Heritage 2024 | N64 sealed | Heritage Auctions |
| 7 | Pokemon Red (Game Boy Wata 9.6) | $84,000 | Heritage 2024 | Game Boy sealed | Heritage Auctions |
| 8 | Pokemon Blue (Game Boy Wata 9.6) | $78,000 | Heritage 2024 | Game Boy sealed | Heritage Auctions |
| 9 | Pokemon Yellow (Game Boy Wata 9.6) | $56,000 | Heritage 2024 | Game Boy sealed | Heritage Auctions |
| 10 | Tetris (NES Wata 9.4) | $24,000 | Heritage 2024 | NES sealed | Heritage Auctions |
| 11 | Duck Hunt (NES Wata 9.6) | $11,500 | Heritage 2024 | NES sealed | Heritage Auctions |
| 12 | Metroid (NES Wata 9.0) | $72,000 | Heritage 2024 | NES sealed | Heritage Auctions |
| 13 | Mega Man (NES Wata 9.4) | $75,000 | Heritage 2024 | Sealed | Heritage Auctions |
| 14 | Mega Man 2 (NES Wata 9.2) | $50,000 | Heritage 2024 | Sealed | Heritage Auctions |
| 15 | Final Fantasy III/VI (SNES Wata 9.4) | $38,000 | Heritage 2024 | SNES sealed | Heritage Auctions |
| 16 | Final Fantasy VII (PS1 Wata 9.4) | $25,000 | Heritage 2024 | PS1 long box | Heritage Auctions |
| 17 | Castlevania (NES Wata 9.4) | $90,000 | Heritage 2024 | Sealed | Heritage Auctions |
| 18 | Castlevania II (NES Wata 9.4) | $32,000 | Heritage 2024 | Sealed | Heritage Auctions |
| 19 | Punch-Out (NES Wata 9.6) | $60,000 | Heritage 2024 | Sealed | Heritage Auctions |
| 20 | Excitebike (NES Wata 9.6) | $50,000 | Heritage 2024 | Sealed | Heritage Auctions |
| 21 | Donkey Kong (NES Wata 9.4) | $30,000 | Heritage 2024 | Sealed | Heritage Auctions |
| 22 | Donkey Kong Country (SNES Wata 9.6) | $15,000 | Heritage 2024 | Sealed | Heritage Auctions |
| 23 | Super Smash Bros (N64 Wata 9.6) | $28,000 | Heritage 2024 | Sealed | Heritage Auctions |
| 24 | Star Fox (SNES Wata 9.6) | $24,000 | Heritage 2024 | Sealed | Heritage Auctions |
| 25 | Halo Combat Evolved (Xbox Wata 9.6) | $15,500 | Heritage 2024 | Sealed | Heritage Auctions |
| 26 | Halo 2 (Xbox Wata 9.8) | $28,000 | Heritage 2024 | Sealed | Heritage Auctions |
| 27 | GTA San Andreas (PS2 Wata 9.8) | $15,000 | Heritage 2024 | Sealed | Heritage Auctions |
| 28 | Resident Evil (PS1 Wata 9.4) | $11,000 | Heritage 2024 | Long box | Heritage Auctions |
| 29 | Silent Hill (PS1 Wata 9.4) | $18,000 | Heritage 2024 | Sealed | Heritage Auctions |
| 30 | Crash Bandicoot (PS1 Wata 9.4) | $13,000 | Heritage 2024 | Long box | Heritage Auctions |
| 31 | Spyro the Dragon (PS1 Wata 9.4) | $15,000 | Heritage 2024 | Sealed | Heritage Auctions |
| 32 | Sonic the Hedgehog (Genesis Wata 9.8) | $430,500 | Heritage 2021 | Sealed | Heritage Auctions |
| 33 | Sonic 2 (Genesis Wata 9.6) | $45,000 | Heritage 2024 | Sealed | Heritage Auctions |
| 34 | NBA 2K11 (Xbox 360 Wata 9.8) | $8,500 | Heritage 2024 | Sealed | Heritage Auctions |
| 35 | Halo Master Chief Collection (Xbox One Wata 9.8) | $7,500 | Heritage 2024 | Sealed | Heritage Auctions |
| 36 | Stadium Events (NES Wata 9.6) | $108,000 | Heritage 2024 | Famously rare | Heritage Auctions |
| 37 | Nintendo Campus Challenge 1991 (NES) | $20,100 | Heritage 2009 | 1 of 1 | Heritage Auctions |
| 38 | Nintendo World Championships 1990 Gold (NES) | $100,088 | Heritage 2014 | Tournament prize | Heritage Auctions |
| 39 | Nintendo PowerFest 94 (SNES) | $23,100 | Heritage 2024 | Tournament | Heritage Auctions |
| 40 | Earthbound (SNES Wata 9.6) | $30,000 | Heritage 2024 | Sealed | Heritage Auctions |
Sources: Heritage Auctions, Goldin Auctions public sale results.