People who manage to get their hands on these retro classics could be in for some extra cash
Nintendo gamers could be sitting on a possible fortune if they’ve kept hold of certain classic Mario games. There are a few different titles that could be worth up to £875 – just in time for Christmas.
There are specific Nintendo games that could be worth hundreds of pounds – and people may not realise it as they sit in lofts and cupboards around the UK. The biggest windfall could bring in up to £875, according to a list made by playcasino.com.
It’s not enough just to pull out one of the modern Mario games; it’s certain variants and boxed editions that are commanding eye-catching prices on today’s collector market. There are specific requirements that push values up, and they often relate to how a game was produced and preserved.
Before people start listing their classic games, it is essential to verify that you have the correct copy and that it’s in complete form to maximise interest and cash value. Those specifics reassure buyers and can be the difference between a nostalgic impulse buy and a collector’s purchase.
Gamers also advise taking your tech to stores such as CEX, which will allow someone with technical knowledge to verify what you’ve found in the loft. Below is the full list, including potential value and what you’d need to achieve it.
Super Mario Bros (NES, early 5-screw)
The most recognisable name isn’t automatically the most valuable — but early five-screw cartridges and hang-tab boxes have genuine collector pull. Sensible expectations for complete copies sit in the low-to-mid hundreds, with stand-out early variants higher depending on condition and completeness, and deluxe versions have recently reached £611 on eBay.
Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars (SNES)
A much-loved collaboration that remains firmly collectable. Price-guide snapshots show complete copies commonly in the low hundreds, with top-condition or sealed versions pushing further — pristine examples have been seen at around £745 on eBay. Look for a crisp box, undamaged tray and all inserts.
Mario’s Tennis (Virtual Boy)
Nintendo’s short-lived Virtual Boy means lower print runs and lasting curiosity. Complete-in-box copies typically land in the low-hundreds band, with sealed examples pressing higher, and recent listings show CIB copies changing hands for about £220 on eBay. Loose carts are far cheaper, so packaging is critical.
Mario’s Time Machine (NES)
A late-era educational release that’s notably scarcer complete than loose. CIB copies often reach the mid-hundreds, with strong or sealed examples higher; recent sales have touched £650 on eBay.
Super Mario World (SNES, boxed standalone)
Because many players got it bundled with the console, individual retail boxes are less common than you’d think. Complete examples can hit the mid-hundreds, with early or graded standouts pushing above that, and boxed copies have climbed to around £630 on eBay. Check for the manual and any leaflets.
Nintendo Switch Mario Kart 8 Deluxe | VGA95
Modern Mario can get you a good offer when it’s ultra-high grade. A factory-sealed copy graded VGA 95 sits in the top tier for Switch collectors, and top-tier specimens have been listed and sold for roughly £875 on eBay.