An incredible auction of Nintendo memorabilia took place recently, with a pristine Super Mario 64 selling for $1.56 million. The big question is: why?
After all, a similarly-pristine copy of the game sold for just $13,200.
The Super Mario 64 cartridge was graded Wata with a 9.8 A++ rating. To compare, the lower sale price was for a 9.6 A++ copy.
So, is this a scam? Is it the real-life version of getting a friend to bid on your eBay auction to bump up the price? Or is it some form of marketing scam? Watch the video above, then see what YouTuber ReviewTechUSA thinks…
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f8O4z7zWDg4
Heritage Auctions sold a sealed, almost pristine copy of Super Mario 64. Released back in 1995, it had been barely touched, thanks to it being retained in an anti-theft case. But if you think it genuinely went for over $1.5 million, we’ve got a bridge to sell you.
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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.
