An Old Super Mario Nintendo Game Sold For $660K USD & You Could Have One At Home

It's a pretty rare version, though! 🕹
Managing Editor, Canada

Check under your bed and in the back of your parent's closets! A retro Super Mario Bros. Nintendo game just sold for hundreds of thousands of dollars at auction and you could have one lying around at home. 

According to from Heritage Auctions, the $660,000 USD sale is the most ever paid for a video game, surpassing the previous record of $114,000 USD.

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Heritage Auctions

This shrink-wrapped version of the Nintendo game first went on sale in 1986, before the packaging was updated in early 1987. It was professionally graded and was given a score of 9.6/A+, making it "the finest copy known to have been professionally graded for auction."

The auction company revealed that the unopened game was purchased as a Christmas gift back in 1986, but had been left untouched in an office desk until the seller found it earlier this year.

While it’s unlikely you’ll have this particular version hiding in a desk drawer, it’s worth double-checking your old Mario games for $660,000, eh?

*This article's cover image is for illustrative purposes only.

  • Managing Editor

    Helena Hanson (she/her) is the Managing Editor of Canada for Narcity and MTL Blog, where she brings her expertise in dreamy, aspirational travel journalism to life. A first-class graduate of Cardiff University's School of Journalism, Helena has a passion for inspiring readers to discover the magic in their own backyards. Originally from the U.K., Helena has spent years uncovering hidden gems and must-see destinations across countries like Sri Lanka, Vietnam, Indonesia, Japan, and more. Having lived in both Canada and Australia, she's become a seasoned expert in off-the-beaten-path adventures and bucket-list experiences that don't break the bank. Whether she's writing about things to do in Ottawa, Montreal, or her favourite spot—Disney World—Helena hopes to leave readers dreaming of their next adventure.

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