TOP 10 highest priced console based videogame cartridges

[Buyatari]

I don't think a list of this has been done yet. No prototypes but "special releases" do count. All regions are a go. PAL NTSC or JAP its all good for this list.

1. Kizuna Encounter Neo Geo European Test Cartridge ($8,000)
2. 2600 Air Raid complete ($4,000)
NES NWC gold cart ($4,000)
Ultimate 11 Neo Geo (Super Sidekicks 4) ($4,000)
5. Video Life complete ($3,000)
6. Metal Slug Neo Geo ($2,500)
7. 2600 Ultravision Karate complete ($2,000)
2600 Gauntlet complete ($2,000)
9. Quiz Chibi Deluxe Neo Geo Japanese ($1,800)
10. NES NWC grey $1,500
2600 Eli's Ladder complete $1,500

2005 update (so far)

1. Kizuna Encounter Neo Geo European Test Cartridge ($8,000)
2. NES NWC gold cart ($5,000)
3. Ultimate 11 Neo Geo (Super Sidekicks 4) ($4,000)
4. NES NWC grey $3,500
5. 2600 Video Life complete ($3,000)
6. Metal Slug Neo Geo ($2,500)
7. 2600 Ultravision Karate complete ($2,000)
2600 Gauntlet complete ($2,000)
9. Eli's Ladder complete $2,000)
10. Quiz Chibi Deluxe Neo Geo Japanese ($1,800)

[suppafly]

How about a MINT/complete Stadium Events for NES?

[anagrama]

Come on, you forgot the big daddy of them all - Euro Kizuna Encounter (NeoGeo) - the last one on the market went for 9000 Euros.

[GrandAmChandler]

Is this NTSC only or worldwide?

[Buyatari]

There aren't any PAL only games which sell for 1000+ bucks are there?
Better keep it US NTSC for now.

Adam

[GrandAmChandler]

Whats the selling price for a complete Rodland?

[Buyatari]

I'm not sure what Rodland goes for but its cheaper than Stadium Events isn't it?

There is gunna be some tough competetion and I doubt Stadium Events will make the list.

Whats a complete Stadium Events worth ? 600 700 ?

[MarioAllStar2600]

From What I understand RodLand isn't worth as much as Stadium Events.

BA- They were saying they sell sealed for over a grand.

[anagrama]

There aren't any PAL only games which sell for 1000+ bucks are there?

*cough*

Come on, you forgot the big daddy of them all - Euro Kizuna Encounter (NeoGeo) - the last one on the market went for 9000 Euros.

And why keep it US NTSC? The title was "TOP 10 highest priced console based videogame cartridges" not the "TOP 10 highest priced console based videogame cartridges that were released in the US".

[suppafly]

I once saw a minty-fresh (bot not shrinkwrapped) Stadium events on ebay going for 1200 US.....but maybe there was a bidding war....im not sure its worth that much...

[portnoyd]

A complete Stadium Events went for $1800 on eBay a few months ago. I think we also have to note what format they'd be in. A complete Metal Slug probably would go for significantly less than it has complete. (Probably).

I'd count the Campus Challenge '92 (A re-do, more or less, of the NWC), save for the fact that it's highly unlikely one would surface, to actually get a value on it.

A complete Rodland goes for about $300-$400. I wouldn't count it if you're doing world releases.

Adam's top 7 are pretty much it for the $1000+ titles in the NTSC realm. We probably can fill that out completely to 10 if we count Euro/JAP stuff. (Darius Alpha?). I'd suggest making 2 lists, for the benefit of non-US members. Other than that, suggestions for more titles to fill out the list, NTSC-wise:

- Panesians
- Myriad 6 in 1
- Numerous 2600 titles
- Bounty Bob for 5200 (?)
- DKC and Starfox Comp carts
- Genesis Blockbuster Cart (Same area as Campus Challenge, we have yet to see the full potential of the value of this cart)
- DBZ Final Bout GT (At times)
- INTV Congo Bongo (?)
- DC Sonic Limited Edition (?)
- O2 Power Lords (?)
- Probably more Neo Geo titles than I know of
- TG16 Magical Chase

There are definitely more... just a quick list.

dave

[DreamTR]

Here are the top in my opinion:

1-Kizuna Encounter Neo Geo European Test Cartridge ($10,000)
The game is NOT PAL, there are only three known to exist, it was never released, the three that came out are basically promotional carts that were internal that never made it to wide release. This game came out in Japan and goes for about $600, and for MVS arcade systems and runs $125. Collectors are basically paying for the Kizuna Encounter insert and English manual and cart sticker. The game itself is the same in any country when you plug it into the system...(never understood Neo Collectors)

2-Ultimate 11 (Super Sidekicks 4) ($4,000)
Another European title, this is the RAREST released game ever for any system ever in any country. Print run is limited to even less than the normal 500 (somewhere around 100) English version, can be played on any Neo system (no country lockout since this is not a PAL game)

3-Metal Slug ($2,500)
There are rarer games for NEo Geo, but not as in demand. Japanese version goes for about $1,000 less

4-Quiz Chibi Deluxe ($1,800)
Crazy Japanese title. RARE and Pricey. Neo Geo Home Cart release in Japan.

5-Nintendo World Championship Cart ($1,500)
There are 115 of these that were given away, and there are a few that exist at Nintendo internally. We all know the story of the 1990 Powerfest Championships and how Thor Aackerlund is god. The gold one is worth around $4,000+.

6-Virtual Bowling ($1,200)
Pulled off shelves in Japan at the end of the Virtual Boys lifecycle. Released at the same time as Virtual Lab which is rare in itself. Athena's title is NOT the same as Nester's Funky Bowling in the USA.

7-Neo Turf Masters ($1,000)
This IS a US Neo Geo title in HIGH DEMAND. Released as Big Tournament Golf in Japan, complete copies of this game are bank.

8-Darius Alpha
PC Engine contest funny tough Card to get, and it's a shooter of all things.

other than that, throw in VIDEO LIFE, MAgicard, and Gauntlet for 2600, and you have some pretty rare pricey games.

Intangibles:
Campus Challenge 92, NEVER given away to the winners at this Nintendo event. It is a triple game pak with Dr. Mario, Super Mario 3, and Pinbot. It does exist, but only internally at Nintendo.

Blockbuster Genesis WC II. Sequel to the DKC BB Comp Cart. There are less BB carts, and it is unknown that any were given away to winners. The only ones on ebay have went for far less because of the lack of Genesis collectors...(nothing is really valuable for SG)

Starfox/DKC comp carts. (Too many exist) They were sold in Nintendo Power at one time. Price range for each is between $200-300.

SNES Powerfest '94—I'll bet you SNES freaks forgot about THIS ONE! Ken Griffey Jr, Super Mario Kart and Super MArio World on one pak. Same as CC, none have surfaced...yet.....


Famicom stuff that is pricey...

All Night Nippon Super Mario Bros...Contest prize, runs around $400
Dragon Ball Z 2 Memorial Edition
Tag Team Wrestling Special Not for Resale (600 exist)
Hyper Olympic Special (Track & Field)
Zeta Gundam Hot Scramble Final Version (1, 000 only)
EXED Eyes Gold Members cart
Gradius Archimendes
Tailor Made

Etc. There are others, but these are the creme of the crop.

And never forget all those bizarre PC Engine (Soldier Blade contest; etc) Shooter contest games.

[y-bot]

hey Buyatari, how about the most expensive blank cassette tapes. I can't believe you paid $300+ for those and I can't believe I bid $200+.

y-bot

[Devilredeemed]

US Ninja Masters for Neo Geo AES goes for about 900 dollars

[Captain Wrong]

I know I ask this everytime a topic like this comes up, but what about Air Raid for the VCS? The last I heard was there was controversy over if this was even a US release or not, but I can't even find anyone willing to admit they own this or what they paid and when.

Surely this has got to be up there.

[MarioAllStar2600]

Doesnt anyone else rember the boxed Malgai (2600) that sold for crazy high prices?

[Balloon Fight]

Doesnt anyone else rember the boxed Malgai (2600) that sold for crazy high prices?

Yup, i remember, because the guy had a really cool case that protected it. I think it went for $1300-1400.
It was on ebay a couple weeks ago.

[punkoffgirl]

Hey, this is a great thread! Why's it in the Buying & Selling forum?

[kevincure]

Yeah, Air Raid is certainly 1000+, right? As far as post-16 bit, there's very few titles that even sell for 100 bucks, let alone 1000. Taxi 2 Le Jeu and Sonic LE are both under 75 in most sales, DBZ GT can go up to 200 at times, Suikoden 2 up to 100, Panzer Dragoon US to 175.

If we include hardware, though, this list can get mighty interesting. As far as released hardware is concerned, can anything top the Sega.com custom dreamcast? 78 made, usually sell for around 2 grand. What other hardware sells in the 500+ area, any region?

[Scoots]

What about Atlantis II for the 2600? Supposedly only 10 in existance...