Sealed Super Mario Bros. Game Sells for $3 Million, Shattering Auction Records
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- A sealed copy of the Super Mario Bros. game for the Nintendo Entertainment System sold for $3 million at a Heritage Auctions event on June 12.
- The game cartridge received a 9.6 A++ rating from PSA, the highest score for this version, indicating it is from the second batch of production in early 1986.
- This sale sets a new record for a publicly auctioned video game, surpassing previous benchmarks.
A sealed, pristine copy of "Super Mario Bros." for the Nintendo Entertainment System fetched a staggering $3 million at a Heritage Auctions event on June 12. This sale shatters previous records, establishing a new benchmark for video game auctions.
The game cartridge, a second-batch production from early 1986, boasts a rare "9.6 A++" rating from the professional grading service PSA, the highest ever awarded for this particular version. Its pristine condition, still sealed with Nintendo's original glossy sticker, underscores its collector's value.
Released in late 1985, the NES and its launch titles, including "Super Mario Bros.," revolutionized home gaming. Early, unsealed copies often used glossy stickers for sealing, a detail that distinguishes these early editions from later shrink-wrapped versions. The record-breaking sale highlights the enduring appeal and significant financial value of retro gaming artifacts.
A sealed copy of the Super Mario Bros. game for the Nintendo Entertainment System sold for $3 million at a Heritage Auctions event on June 12.
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Originally published by Liberty Times in Chinese. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.
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