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97 Super Mario Bros NES cartridges set to be "melted down" turn out to be a lot more valuable than the gold…
A collector discovered a box of 97 pristine Super Mario Bros./Duck Hunt cartridges for the Nintendo Entertainment System, believed to be from an undocumented late 1993 production run. These cartridges were originally intended to be melted down for gold but were instead stored for over 20 years. The discovery is significant for retro game collectors due to the rarity and unique variant of the cartridges.
Nintendo history in a box: 97 unseen Mario/Duck Hunt carts sat forgotten for six years
A collector discovered 97 unopened Nintendo Entertainment System cartridges of Super Mario Bros. / Duck Hunt, believed to be a rare variant with unique internal components and bilingual back labels. These cartridges, dated December 1, 1995, were authenticated by PSA, with five receiving a perfect 10 grade, a first for an NES cartridge. The find is significant for its rarity, unopened condition, and potential value, with some experts suggesting a five-figure valuation.
How 97 Copies of an Unreleased Version of Super Mario Bros. Duck Hunt Were Discovered in a Wisconsin Warehouse
An unreleased version of Super Mario Bros. Duck Hunt was discovered among 97 Nintendo Entertainment System cartridges in a Wisconsin warehouse by Jason Ganos. The find is considered a significant historical discovery for game collectors and preservationists.