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The Sun
10-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Sun
Four ‘90s Nintendo games ‘now worth £3,000' each if you've still got cartridges at home – & top title could fetch £5,250
Sean Keach, Head of Technology and Science Published: Invalid Date, IT turns out that splashing out on those Nintendo games back in the 1990s wasn't a waste of money after all. Four fan-favourite games could now fetch £3,000 apiece – and potentially much more. 8 8 They were all released on the Super Nintendo Entertainment System (SNES), one of the titans of nineties console gaming – decades before the Nintendo Switch 2. So if you had the machine, check your drawers, cupboards, and the loft right now. You might have a fortune just waiting to be flogged. GAME #1 – Brawl Brothers (£3,718) One retro game that collectors will fork out for is Brawl Brothers. This side-scrolling beat 'em up landed in late 1992, but didn't make it to Europe until 1993. And if you have a sealed copy of the game, it has an estimated value of £3,380, according to video game collectibles tracker PriceCharting. Better yet, a sealed copy that's been professionally graded could be worth £3,718. The price is still high for an opened but "complete-in-box" copy of the game, fetching an estimated £1,300. Sadly the loose cartridge is only valued at £68 – but the box is said to be worth £276, while the manual is reportedly worth £172. These estimates are based on previous sales of the game, so you could end up receiving higher or lower offers if you decide to flog yours. And keep in mind that your old games could go up (or down) in value if you hang on to them. Everything we know so far about the Nintendo Switch 2 Brawl Brothers was notable for being the only SNES game in Europe and the US to have the Japanese version featured on the same cartridge – accessed by entering a cheat code. GAME #2 – Final Fight 3 (£3,720) Also worth a pretty penny is Final Fight 3, which – like Brawl Brothers – is a side-scrolling beat 'em up from Capcom. It came out in December 1995 on the SNES in Japan, before arriving for European gamers in March 1996. A sealed copy is said to be worth £3,382, but that rises to £3,720 if you get it professionally graded. 8 8 The complete (but opened) box is worth £1,301, while an empty box would reportedly fetch £520. A loose cartridge has an estimated value of £178, while the manual is worth about £89. The game received average reviews, and its side-scrolling design was scrapped for a 3D format with the sequel: Final Fight Revenge. GAME #3 – Captain Commando (£4,510) Third on our list is Captain Commando, a 1991 beat 'em up game, again developed by Capcom. 8 8 It's set in the year 2026, where Earth is plagued by Super Criminals – and it's your job as Captain Commando to stop them. The game was originally created for arcades, but landed on SNES in 1995. And if you have a sealed copy if the game, it's worth an estimated £4,100 – or £4,510 for a professionally graded version. Even an opened but complete-in-box copy is worth a whopping £1,577. NINTENDO TV CONSOLE HISTORY – BY THE YEARS Here's the timeline... 1977 – Color TV-Game 1983/1985 – Famicom / Nintendo Entertainment System (NES) 1990/1991 – Super Famicom / Super Nintendo Entertainment System (SNES) 1996 – Nintendo 64 2001 – Nintendo GameCube 2006 – Nintendo Wii 2012 – Nintendo Wii U 2017 – Nintendo Switch 2025 – Nintendo Switch 2 Picture Credit: Alamy Stock Photo The box alone is valued at £630, while the manual is listed at £394. And a loose cartridge could fetch about £168. The title was later released for PlayStation in 1998 – and also featured in the 2018 Capcom Beat 'Em Up Bundle compilation game. GAME #4 – Pocky & Rocky 2 (£5,275) Out-pricing all of these titles is SNES shoot 'em up Pocky & Rocky 2. 8 It arrived in Japan and the USA in 1994, before landing in Europe in April 1995. The game landed to very positive reviews, and featured a two-player co-op mode. If you still have an unopened Pocky & Rocky 2, it's worth an estimated £4,796. But that'll climb to £5,275 for a professionally graded unit. Sadly the complete-in-box game is only worth £301, while a loose cartridge is valued at £107. The box could fetch about £71, and the manual is listed for £74. Of course, depending on how many copies are available, the eagerness of collectors, and the quality of your game, you could end up getting higher or lower offers from SNES super-fans. The good news is, if you've got any old Nintendo consoles sitting at home, they might also be worth thousands. 8 All prices in this article were correct at the time of writing, but may have since changed. Always do your own research before making any sale.
The Sun
06-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Sun
Three classic PlayStation games ‘now worth £400 EACH' – even the free manual alone fetches £55 for beloved title
Sean Keach, Head of Technology and Science Published: Invalid Date, GAMERS might be sitting on a fortune without even realising it – with classic titles worth hundreds just gathering dust. In fact, three PlayStation games from major franchises have been valued at over £400 each. 5 The original PlayStation was one of the hottest gadgets in the '90s. And collectors are willing to fork out for some of the machine's most iconic titles. That might come in handy after the recent PS5 price hike for Brits. GAME #1 – MORTAL KOMBAT For instance, a sealed copy of Mortal Kombat Mythologies: Sub-Zero is valued at £404, according to video game collectibles tracker PriceCharting. And even if you've opened it, the game could still fetch £112, the site says. A loose disc is worth far less at £50, but the manual alone is worth an impressive £54. The box has a claimed value of £44 too. Top sums are paid for sealed copies that have been professionally graded, with an estimated valuation of £445. Of course, you could end up getting offers that are higher or lower than these figures. These estimates are simply based on previous sales of the game. It'll depend on who is shopping around for retro games at the time, whether other people are flogging the same title, and the condition of your own copy. And don't forget: your game could become more or less valuable over time, so consider that before you sell. Mortal Kombat Mythologies: Sub-Zero came out in 1997 for the PlayStation, landing in Europe in December that year (two months before the Nintendo 64 release). The action-adventure game was a spin-off from the main Mortal Kombat franchise, and was the first non-fighting game in the series. It received generally poor reviews, although the PlayStation version was rated more highly. GAME #2 – RESIDENT EVIL You'll also want to check your drawers for an original copy of Resident Evil. While the loose disc is worth a paltry £11 – and even complete-in-box units valued at only £18 – a sealed copy could fetch as much as £581. The box and manual are only worth £11 and £9 respectively. But a professionally graded and fully sealed copy may see you earning an impressive £639. Resident Evil almost needs no introduction, with the 1996 title seen as one of the PlayStation's best-known games. HISTORY OF THE PLAYSTATION – WHEN DID THE CONSOLES COME OUT? Here are the key dates... PlayStation – Saturday, December 3, 1994 (1st Saturday) PS One – Friday, July 7, 2000 (1st Friday) PlayStation 2 – Saturday, March 4, 2000 (1st Saturday) PS2 Slimline – Friday, October 29, 2004 (5th Friday) PlayStation 3 – Saturday, November 11, 2006 (2nd Saturday) PS3 Slim – Thursday, August 27, 2009 (4th Thursday) PS3 Super Slim – Tuesday, September 25, 2012 (4th Tuesday) PlayStation 4 – Friday, November 15, 2013 (3rd Friday) PS4 Slim – Thursday, September 15, 2016 (3rd Thursday) PS4 Pro – Thursday, November 10, 2016 (2nd Thursday) PlayStation 5 – Thursday, November 12, 2020 (2nd Thursday) PS5 Slim – Friday, November 10, 2023 (2nd Friday) PS5 Pro – Thursday, November 7, 2024 Picture Credit: Sony PlayStation It became an international best-seller, and is still considered to be one of the greatest video games ever made. The survival horror title spawned a vast gaming franchise, as well as movies, books, comics and more. GAME #3 – MEGA MAN BATTLE & CHASE Third on the list is another entry from an iconic gaming franchise. Mega Man: Battle & Chase has a surprisingly high loose-disc valuation of £56. A complete-in-box unit is worth £156, while a sealed copy could fetch as much as £405. This rises dramatically to £718 if you've had your sealed copy professionally graded. The box is said to be worth £62 on its own, while the manual has an estimated valuation of £34. This classic racing game landed on the PlayStation in Europe on April 3, 1998. 5 5 It also came out in Japan slightly earlier, but didn't make it to the US as a standalone game (instead featuring on a 2006 collection game). The game landed to mixed reception, comparing poorly to Nintendo's still-legendary Mario Kart series.
Scottish Sun
28-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
‘Best of all time' PlayStation game is ‘now worth £675' – or £1,600 if you have special mark on disc case from the '90s
AN ALL-TIME favourite PlayStation game could fetch hundreds of pounds if you've got a copy. Check your drawers as soon as possible because collectors might pay as much as £1,670 for the classic title. 4 Gamers in the nineties loved the original PlayStation – and obsessed over a classic Castlevania game at the time Credit: Nikos Pekiaridis/NurPhoto/REX/Shutterstock 4 Castlevania: Symphony of the Night is a treasured piece of gaming history Credit: Konami / PlayStation / PriceCharting It's Castlevania: Symphony of the Night, which is considered to be one of the best games of all time. The action RPG landed in 1997 and wasn't an instant hit – but eventually caught the attention of gamers and now holds a legendary status for collectors. Konami's classic title is valued at £614 if you have a new copy for the original PlayStation, according to video game collectibles price tracker PriceCharting. And even an unsealed but "complete in box" unit would fetch £327. The loose disc on its own is said to be worth £146, while the box has an estimated value of £79. Even the manual on its own is listed with a £130 valuation. But the best price for a regular copy of the game is one that's been totally sealed and has been professionally graded, potentially netting you £676. PRICED UP But there's a way to bag even more money. Some copies of the game are stamped with a Limited Edition badge, and these are potentially worth much more to collectors. For this, you'd be looking at as much as £1,669 for a professionally graded "new" copy – or £1,517 for a sealed unit without grading. Little-known free PS5 trick lets you instantly beat hard parts of game – three taps will get you unstuck while playing A "complete" box that's been opened is valued at £584, while the loose disc is said to be worth £384. The box itself is estimated at £203, while the manual would potentially fetch £75. This particular version of the game includes an "exclusive artbook and music CD". It's important to note, however, that PriceCharting simply tracks previous sales of games to create estimates. 4 The title is even rarer if you have a Limited Edition copy Credit: Konami / PlayStation / PriceCharting So there's no guarantee you'd get these exact sums if you decide to auction off your old game. You could potentially end up with more – but offers could also come in far lower. It's also worth remembering that these games could even climb higher in value in years to come (or drop off completely), so keep that in mind. CASTLE CRAZED Castlevania: Symphony of the Night was a direct sequel to Castlevania: Rondo of Blood – a less-well-known game that initially only released in Japan in 1993. OTHER PLAYSTATION HITS TO CHECK FOR Here's how much PriceCharting says some of these classic PlayStation 1 games are now worth... Doom [Black Label] Professionally Graded: £1,331 New: £1,210 Complete: £465 Loose: £24 Box: £179 Manual: £128 Tekken [Long Box] Professionally Graded: £44,275 New: £15,949 Complete: £52 Loose: £- Box: £16 Manual: £18 Doom [Long Box] Professionally Graded: £6,617 New: £6,016 Complete: £64 Loose: £- Box: £22 Manual: £22 Rayman 2 The Great Escape [Watch Bundle] Professionally Graded: £1,217 New: £1,106 Complete: £401 Loose: £238 Box: £160 Manual: £100 Final Fantasy VII Professionally Graded: £4,015 New: £752 Complete: £38 Loose: £16 Box: £12 Manual: £15 JoJo's Bizarre Adventure Professionally Graded: £1,417 New: £625 Complete: £184 Loose: £108 Box: £80 Manual: £35 Batman Forever Arcade Professionally Graded: £1,390 New: £525 Complete: £202 Loose: £105 Box: £41 Manual: £69 Picture Credit: Nikos Pekiaridis/NurPhoto/REX/Shutterstock The 1997 sequel Symphony of the Night had an unimpressive launch but ultimately sold hundreds of thousands of copies. An initial Japan launch in March of 1997 was followed by a US debut on October 3, and then a November release for Europe. It was well-reviewed by critics, who particularly enjoyed the large and freely explorable game world. The title is now considered to be one of the best games ever made, and is an iconic part of gaming history. 4 Castlevania has since become a gaming mega-franchise for Konami Credit: Konami / Wikimedia Commons And the Castlevania series went on to become a hit franchise for Konami.
The Irish Sun
28-04-2025
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
‘Best of all time' PlayStation game is ‘now worth £675' – or £1,600 if you have special mark on disc case from the '90s
AN ALL-TIME favourite PlayStation game could fetch hundreds of pounds if you've got a copy. Check your drawers as soon as possible because collectors might pay as much as £1,670 for the classic title. 4 Gamers in the nineties loved the original PlayStation – and obsessed over a classic Castlevania game at the time Credit: Nikos Pekiaridis/NurPhoto/REX/Shutterstock 4 Castlevania: Symphony of the Night is a treasured piece of gaming history Credit: Konami / PlayStation / PriceCharting It's Castlevania: Symphony of the Night, which is considered to be one of the best games of all time. The action RPG landed in 1997 and wasn't an instant hit – but eventually caught the attention of gamers and now holds a legendary status for collectors. Konami's classic title is valued at £614 if you have a new copy for the original PlayStation, according to video game collectibles price tracker PriceCharting. And even an unsealed but "complete in box" unit would fetch £327. Read more on gaming treasures The loose disc on its own is said to be worth £146, while the box has an estimated value of £79. Even the manual on its own is listed with a £130 valuation. But the best price for a regular copy of the game is one that's been totally sealed and has been professionally graded, potentially netting you £676. PRICED UP But there's a way to bag even more money . Most read in Gaming Some copies of the game are stamped with a Limited Edition badge, and these are potentially worth much more to collectors. For this, you'd be looking at as much as £1,669 for a professionally graded "new" copy – or £1,517 for a sealed unit without grading. Little-known free PS5 trick lets you instantly beat hard parts of game – three taps will get you unstuck while playing A "complete" box that's been opened is valued at £584, while the loose disc is said to be worth £384. The box itself is estimated at £203, while the manual would potentially fetch £75. This particular version of the game includes an "exclusive artbook and music CD". It's important to note, however, that PriceCharting simply tracks previous sales of games to create estimates. 4 The title is even rarer if you have a Limited Edition copy Credit: Konami / PlayStation / PriceCharting So there's no guarantee you'd get these exact sums if you decide to auction off your old game. You could potentially end up with more – but offers could also come in far lower. It's also worth remembering that these games could even climb higher in value in years to come (or drop off completely), so keep that in mind. CASTLE CRAZED Castlevania: Symphony of the Night was a direct sequel to Castlevania: Rondo of Blood – a less-well-known game that initially only released in Japan in 1993. OTHER PLAYSTATION HITS TO CHECK FOR Here's how much PriceCharting says some of these classic PlayStation 1 games are now worth... Doom [Black Label] Professionally Graded: £1,331 New: £1,210 Complete: £465 Loose: £24 Box: £179 Manual: £128 Tekken [Long Box] Professionally Graded: £44,275 New: £15,949 Complete: £52 Loose: £- Box: £16 Manual: £18 Doom [Long Box] Professionally Graded: £6,617 New: £6,016 Complete: £64 Loose: £- Box: £22 Manual: £22 Rayman 2 The Great Escape [Watch Bundle] Professionally Graded: £1,217 New: £1,106 Complete: £401 Loose: £238 Box: £160 Manual: £100 Final Fantasy VII Professionally Graded: £4,015 New: £752 Complete: £38 Loose: £16 Box: £12 Manual: £15 JoJo's Bizarre Adventure Professionally Graded: £1,417 New: £625 Complete: £184 Loose: £108 Box: £80 Manual: £35 Batman Forever Arcade Professionally Graded: £1,390 New: £525 Complete: £202 Loose: £105 Box: £41 Manual: £69 Picture Credit: Nikos Pekiaridis/NurPhoto/REX/Shutterstock The 1997 sequel Symphony of the Night had an unimpressive launch but ultimately sold hundreds of thousands of copies. An initial Japan launch in March of 1997 was followed by a US debut on October 3, and then a November release for Europe. It was well-reviewed by critics, who particularly enjoyed the large and freely explorable game world. The title is now considered to be one of the best games ever made, and is an iconic part of gaming history . 4 Castlevania has since become a gaming mega-franchise for Konami Credit: Konami / Wikimedia Commons And the Castlevania series went on to become a hit franchise for Konami.
The Sun
28-04-2025
- Entertainment
- The Sun
‘Best of all time' PlayStation game is ‘now worth £675' – or £1,600 if you have special mark on disc case from the '90s
Sean Keach, Head of Technology and Science Published: Invalid Date, AN ALL-TIME favourite PlayStation game could fetch hundreds of pounds if you've got a copy. Check your drawers as soon as possible because collectors might pay as much as £1,670 for the classic title. 4 4 It's Castlevania: Symphony of the Night, which is considered to be one of the best games of all time. The action RPG landed in 1997 and wasn't an instant hit – but eventually caught the attention of gamers and now holds a legendary status for collectors. Konami's classic title is valued at £614 if you have a new copy for the original PlayStation, according to video game collectibles price tracker PriceCharting. And even an unsealed but "complete in box" unit would fetch £327. The loose disc on its own is said to be worth £146, while the box has an estimated value of £79. Even the manual on its own is listed with a £130 valuation. But the best price for a regular copy of the game is one that's been totally sealed and has been professionally graded, potentially netting you £676. PRICED UP But there's a way to bag even more money. Some copies of the game are stamped with a Limited Edition badge, and these are potentially worth much more to collectors. For this, you'd be looking at as much as £1,669 for a professionally graded "new" copy – or £1,517 for a sealed unit without grading. Little-known free PS5 trick lets you instantly beat hard parts of game – three taps will get you unstuck while playing A "complete" box that's been opened is valued at £584, while the loose disc is said to be worth £384. The box itself is estimated at £203, while the manual would potentially fetch £75. This particular version of the game includes an "exclusive artbook and music CD". It's important to note, however, that PriceCharting simply tracks previous sales of games to create estimates. 4 So there's no guarantee you'd get these exact sums if you decide to auction off your old game. You could potentially end up with more – but offers could also come in far lower. It's also worth remembering that these games could even climb higher in value in years to come (or drop off completely), so keep that in mind. CASTLE CRAZED Castlevania: Symphony of the Night was a direct sequel to Castlevania: Rondo of Blood – a less-well-known game that initially only released in Japan in 1993. The 1997 sequel Symphony of the Night had an unimpressive launch but ultimately sold hundreds of thousands of copies. An initial Japan launch in March of 1997 was followed by a US debut on October 3, and then a November release for Europe. It was well-reviewed by critics, who particularly enjoyed the large and freely explorable game world. The title is now considered to be one of the best games ever made, and is an iconic part of gaming history. 4 And the Castlevania series went on to become a hit franchise for Konami.
