Sometimes the retro gaming market throws up prices that make your jaw hit the floor — and this might just be one of them.
A Game Boy Advance SP listing on eBay UK is currently active asking for a staggering £195,000 (€225,000) — yes, that’s not a typo — for what appears to be a sealed Game Boy Advance SP Super Mario Bros bundle.
What’s listed for six figures?
The eBay item titled “Game Boy Sp Super Mario Bros (01/10) Legendary GRAAL” is described by the seller as a brand-new unit, apparently complete with manuals and collector-edition packaging. It’s set to be posted from Saint-Bonnet-le-Château, France, and the seller has 100% positive feedback.
Here are the key details:
- Price: €225,000 or Best Offer
- Condition: Brand new
- Location: France
- Platform: Nintendo Game Boy Advance SP
- Includes manuals, described as premium/collector’s packaging
- No returns accepted (eBay Buyer Protection does still apply)
Currently, 700+ people are watching the listing, which suggests there might be something collectible here.
Why this price is totally outrageous
To put things in perspective: Standard Game Boy Advance SP consoles (even rare special editions) generally sell for tens or maybe a few hundred pounds, not six-figure sums.
The broader market for vintage handhelds confirms this pattern. Even popular limited designs don’t typically break the thousands mark unless there’s something truly unique about them.
Could it be legitimately that valuable?
There are a handful of things that can make retro gaming gear truly valuable:
- Factory sealed condition
- Extremely limited production
- Unique regional variants
- Historical significance
But in the case of this Game Boy SP listing, there’s no public historical record or verified validation that it’s a one-of-one item — despite the seller’s use of terms like “Legendary GRAAL.” That phrasing is more reminiscent of internet hype than authenticated collectors’ language.
In contrast, real ultra-rare videogame sales — like a sealed Super Mario Bros. NES cartridge — have genuinely fetched tens of thousands of pounds at auction, but those are outstanding historical examples, not modern special editions.
Retro market reality check
The vintage handheld market can often surprise us, and editions have approached or exceeded four-figure prices with sealed lots.
But even in those cases, rare doesn’t automatically equal “£200K rare.”
For most collectors:
- Loose or played SPs go for between £50–£150
- Boxed and complete can be several hundred pounds
- Truly limited, authenticated editions might crack a few thousand
Six figures is really a completely new level for something produced within the last 25 years.
So is this a price mistake, or a genius flip?
At this stage, there’s no confirmed sale yet, it’s simply an asking price. That means:
- The seller could be testing the waters
- It could be a novelty listing
- Or someone very confident about its rarity
Whatever the case, if this doesn’t get pulled, the seller could be in for a very tasty windfall.
Affiliate Disclosure: Some of the links in this post may be affiliate links, which means I may earn a small commission if you make a purchase through those links. This comes at no extra cost to you. Thank you for your support!
Christian Cawley is the founder and editor of GamingRetro.co.uk, a website dedicated to classic and retro gaming. With over 20 years of experience writing for technology and gaming publications, he brings considerable expertise and a lifelong passion for interactive entertainment, particularly games from the 8-bit and 16-bit eras.
Christian has written for leading outlets including TechRadar, Computer Weekly, Linux Format, and MakeUseOf, where he also served as Deputy Editor.
When he’s not exploring vintage consoles or retro PCs, Christian enjoys building with LEGO, playing cigar box guitar, and experimenting in the kitchen.
