These copies didn't come in the usual shrink wrap but were instead sealed with a small matte or glossy sticker ( this handy guide outlines the many different Super Mario Bros.

The box in question comes from Nintendo's extremely limited 'test market launch' for the NES in New York City and Los Angeles starting in late 1985 ( no one actually knows the exact date). for the NES has sold for $100,150, setting a new record for the video game-collecting market and perhaps ushering in a new era for the valuation of gaming rarities.īefore you go searching to see if that old cartridge in your attic might be your gateway to riches, note that this copy of the game is so valuable primarily because it’s one of the earliest known copies of the game, and in near-perfect condition. *Mario has to overcome various obstacles on eight different levels to free the princess.A sealed copy of Super Mario Bros. *Princess Toadstool is being held captive by the evil dragon, Kuppa!

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*A must have for any Super Mario ‘ Fan or Collector! ** Shelf Wear-Packaging : Original Factory Released Blister Card, As Noted In Photos ** *This Vintage Virtual Pet Has A 24+ Years (Age Factor-To Date) * *Overall Condition – Functional – (No Scratches Etc.) *“In Original Aged Slight Shelf Wear-Packaging” (See Back-On-Right-Side) NOTE: Battery CLEAR PULL STRIP STILL IN-TACT NEVER REMOVED, And NEVER PLAYED… * “Aged Slight Shelf Wear-Packaging” Clearly Visible In The Photo Images” * This MINI CLASSICS Super Mario Bros. was Released In “1998” from Nintendo. Some Packaging Clarity Distortion “May Occur Due to aging of Packaging Only, etc.”* (“Discontinued Packaging”), “May Have Slight Shelf Wear”, Slightly Bent Cardboard Corners, Dents in Plastic Areas, & Minor Scratches. ** Please Note “Product Information”: This Collector Plate, Sports Card, Virtual Pet, Action Figure Has a 24 Year Age Factor and are no longer available from the Manufacture. ***Please View Photographs! *** Nintendo MINI CLASSICS Super Mario Bros ( “In Original Aged-Slight Shelf Wear-Packaging”) **This Item Is No-Longer Available From Nintendo** Powered by Rank Math SEO Nintendo MINI CLASSICS Super Mario Bros ( “In Original Aged-Slight Shelf Wear-Packaging”) Toymax Electronics “Rare-Vintage” (1998)

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