Video Game Collecting
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$50,000 NES collection stolen from 40-year collector who was going to use it to pay for his grandkids' college: "I don't think I will ever collect another thing again in my life"
A dedicated collector's Nintendo Entertainment System library, comprising over 860 games and valued between $50,000 and $100,000, was stolen from his home in Puyallup, Washington. The collector had spent 40 years amassing the collection, which he intended to use for his grandchildren's college education. The gaming community has rallied to support him, with a GoFundMe campaign and a donation of 40 NES games to help him restart his collection.
Three First Print Copies of Pokemon Red, Blue, and Yellow Sell for $2 Million in Second-Largest Video Game Transaction Ever
Three first print copies of Pokemon Red, Pokemon Blue, and Pokemon Yellow have been sold for $2 million. The buyer is the owner of the Dubai Collection, a prominent collection of graded video games and trading cards.
Lost Nintendo DS Pokémon game you’ve never heard of sold for over £8,000
A rare Nintendo DS development cartridge containing what is believed to be the lost Pokémon game, PokéPark: Fishing Rally DS, has sold for over £8,000 on eBay. This game was only available temporarily in 2005 via downloads at specific locations and was considered lost media due to its temporary nature.
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.
Building the ultimate Donkey Kong Collection, all games, all consoles, with the latest average sold prices
Nintendo is celebrating the 45th anniversary of Donkey Kong by providing a guide to building the ultimate collection of the franchise's games across various home consoles. The article lists major Donkey Kong titles, excluding re-releases and compilations, and includes average sold prices from eBay. It covers games from the Nintendo Entertainment System up to the Nintendo Switch and the upcoming Switch 2.
A "holy grail" copy of Super Mario Bros. has sold for $3m
A rare, sealed copy of Super Mario Bros. for the NES has sold for a record-breaking $3 million USD at Heritage Auctions. The copy, rated 9.6 A++ by PSA, was discovered in its original Control Deck NES Bundle and is a highly elusive variant from the game's second production run. This sale significantly surpasses previous auction records for the game and highlights the growing value of rare video game collectibles.
Super Mario Bros. Copy Sells for Record-Breaking $3 Million at Auction
A copy of the original Super Mario Bros. sold for a record-breaking $3 million at auction. This sale makes it the most expensive video game ever sold, highlighting the value of rare game collecting.
SoCal Gaming Expo 2026 in Los Angeles (photos) — MP3s & NPCs
The SoCal Gaming Expo 2026 took place at the Pasadena Convention Center, featuring vendors selling retro merchandise and rare physical games. The event also included a Video Game and Collectibles Auction and a Classic Tetris World Championship, which Michael Artiaga won for the third time. MP3s and NPCs owner Terrance Pryor covered the event.
Strictly Limited's - I-Robot PlayStation PS VR2 - Loot Crate? - The AmigaGuru Gamer Blog
The author reviews the physical collector's edition of Jeff Minter's "I, Robot" for PlayStation VR2, published by Atari and distributed by Strictly Limited Games. Despite past disappointments with the publisher's limited editions, this release surprised with its quality and unexpected bonus items, though a misplaced "Ninja Saviors" keychain caused some collector frustration.
