The Rarest and Most Valuable N64 Games
Do you have a bunch of old game sitting in your closet that you’d like to trade in for a stack of cash? Or are you on the hunt for the most desirable games for your collection? In stark contrast to the Cheapest Games series, This new series will round up the rarest and most valuable games for a given console or handheld so you’ll know what to look for whether you are buying or selling.
For our first entry of the series, JJ Hendricks takes a look a the Nintendo 64 and the treasure that lie in its library. JJ owns VideoGamePriceCharts.com and writes the Video Game Pricing blog which analyzes video game prices, pricing trends, and charts historic video game prices. He used his pricing statistics to find both the average selling price and the highest selling price for each game over the last two months.
Below you will see two prices beside each title. The first is the average selling price, which is typically the going rate for the cartridge by itself. The second price is the peak selling price of recent history. These are typically games that are complete with box or possibly still sealed and new.
The Expensive Imports
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Bakuretsu Muteki Bangaioh (Bangai-O): $80 – $120 Yes, before this cult classic shooter from Treasure blasted its way to the Dreamcast, it was actually a Japanese-only release for the N64. In addition to being one of the best games on the system, it was also limited to a print run of only 10,000. The N64 version of Bangai-O doesn’t show up on eBay too often (a sign of a game that is truely rare), so its hard to get accurate values. Check for Bangai-O on eBay |
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Tsumi to Batsu Hoshi no Keishōsha (Sin and Punishment: Successor of the Planet) $45 – $50 Much like many import-only Treasure games like Radiant Silvergun, this game isn’t especially rare in Japan, but the cult status of the game itself pushes its collectability status. Since Sin and Punishment has now been re-released on the Nintendo Wii’s Virtual Console service, the value of the original cartridge has actually dropped about $20 since last year. Check for Sin and Punishment on eBay |
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International Superstar Soccer 2000: $44 – $80 This PAL only release is one of the hardest to find N64 games of any region, but since its an old sports game, there isn’t a huge demand for it. Every now and then you can find the carts for under $50, but they are especially hard to find complete with box. If you find a complete copy, you can expect a much higher premium from collectors. Check for ISS 2000 on eBay |
Treasured USA Releases
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Worms Armageddon: $55 – $120 Didn’t sell well when released and is one of the only strategy games for the system. One of the hardest games to find, low supply, and very fun too, high demand. The combination makes this the most expensive game on the Nintendo 64. Check for Worms Armageddon on eBay |
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Clay Fighter 63 1/3 Sculptors Cut : $45 – $110 Released as a Blockbuster Video exclusive, Sculpter’s Cut did not get wide distribution and is now very hard to find. It is now regarded as possibly the rarest USA N64 release you can have in your collection in complete condition. You might be able to find some cartridges of this rare release at a semi-reasonable price, but because of the Blockbuster deal, it is especially difficult to find a boxed copy. Check for Clay Fighters Sculpter’s Cut on eBay |
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Ogre Battle 64: $40 – $105 Atlus’s is notorious for small production runs and Ogre Battle was no exception. It is also one of the only RPG’s for N64 and critically acclaimed so there is quite a bit of demand for the game. Typically, you can score this game for under $50, but there was recently a sealed copy that reached the $100 point. Check for Ogre Battle 64 on eBay |
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Harvest Moon: $38 – $80 A very niche game that was not produced in large quantities, but has a bit of a cult following. One of the hardest Nintendo 64 games to find. Check for Harvest Moon on eBay |
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Mario Party 3: $32 – $50 Came out near the end of the Nintendo 64’s life in 2001 so did not sell as well as the other Mario Party games, less than 1 million units. Expensive because it is so popular, not because it is rare. Check for Mario Party 3 on eBay |
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Bomberman 64 The Second Attack: $30 – $87 A rare sequel to a game that didn’t sell very well to start with. Second Attack came out near the end of the Nintendo 64’s life cycle which didn’t help the sequel sell any better. Normally, even a boxed version of Second Attack could be scored for under $50, but a sealed copy recently sold on eBay for $87. Check for Bomberman 64 The Second Attack on eBay |
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Conker’s Bad Fur Day: $30 – $50 Another game hurt by being released near the end of the Nintendo 64’s life. Within one year of the game’s release, the N64 was discontinued. The game was received very well critically and is praised for having the best graphics for a Nintendo 64 game. Conker is still a personal favorite to many fans. Check for Conker on eBay |
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Super Smash Bros.: $30 – $43 2.92 million units sold in the US so the game isn’t rare, but is very popular. Super Smash Bros. Brawl for Wii is being released in Feb. 2008 so people might be trying to buy the original to get ready for the new game. Check for Super Smash Bros on eBay |
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Starcraft 64: $29 – $33 Another strategy game in the top ten. It wasn’t a popular genre on the N64. This is also one of the only real time strategy game for the system. The N64 controller was not made for RTS games and this title hurt sales wise because of this. Check for Starcraft 64 on eBay |
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Super Bowling: $28 – $38 Not a popular game at all. Combine the fact that it had a relatively low print run with them barely flying off the shelves that they were on and you have a rare collectible. Check for Super Bowling on eBay |
Additional N64 Games of Value
- Castlevania Legacy of Darkness: $27 – $40
- Mario Kart 64: $26 – $34
- Mario Party 2: $25 – $33
- Mario Party: $25 – $33
- Space Station Silicon Valley: $25 – $30
- Ms. Pacman Maze Madness: $25 – $36
- New Tetris: $24 – $27
- Dr. Mario: $24 – $50
- Paper Mario: $24 – $29
- Tom and Jerry: $23 – $27
- Beast Wars Transmetals: $22 – $24
- Banjo-Tooie: $21 – $45
- Goemon Great Adventure: $21 – $44
- Super Mario 64: $20 – $25
- Snowboard Kids: $20 – $40
- Indiana Jones & The Infernal Machine: $18 – $25
- Monopoly 64: $17 – $22
- Mystical Ninja Starring Goemon: $16 – $27
N64 Video Game Prices provided by VideoGamePriceCharts.com. The source for daily updated prices on over 8,500 video games. The prices are the highest price and average from November, 1st 2007 to December, 31st 2007.
80 Comments:
Ironic or wink/nod that you called it rare &valuable “Treasure”s…. nudge nudge
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Actually, that wasn’t the original intention, but it will be a common theme in the series
heh, awesome, I am lucky that I got Conker for $15!
What in the world? rare n64 games? This is going to be in my top 5 posts this weekend for sure!
Holy hell, I think that is the first time I have ever seen the original Smash Bros box art. What happened? Did the regular artists go on vacation that week? It’s terrible!
I had thought that Dezaemon 3D would make it into this list, but I guess not. Also odd to see so many games that I or friends of mine had.
You’re forgetting animal forest in Japan. Radarscope, I like the original art and thought it added to the goofiness of the game in the same way the commercial did. The artwork continues into the manual as well.
Worms Armageddon is one of the rarest N64 games?! Man, I owned that when I was a kid but sold it after my old N64 got stolen in 2002. I can’t believe it! I had a complete copy and everything!
sin & punishments drop in value saddens me
i found a copy of International Superstar Soccer at gamestop last year when they were clearing everything out.
it wasnt in the system, so they had it marked as .99 cents/other. it was at 85% off, plus tax, so 20 cents wasnt a bad deal for me, lol.
cartridge only but works for me.
It says that Starcraft is the only RTS on the N64. Isn’t there a Command & Conquer game too?
Anyway, great article.
Dezaemon 3D hasn’t been selling for much. More than most domestic games, but I didn’t want to make the import list too long. There is actually a copy of for bidding right now for less than $10.
I’m not sure how much Animal Forest has been selling for…
And, yes there was a C&C game, so I’ll correct the wording above — thanks!
Wow! I can’t believe it!
I have a bunch of these games with manuals!
Wow. I am glad that I bought that lot of games on craigslist!
I had no idea Conker was going for so much. I am happy I got my copy!
N64 stuff must have been very popular in Northern NY because it’s easier to find that anything else up here.
Thanks for posting this!
Conker is worth quite some money no matter where you get it from not because it’s rare or anything but it’s such a popular game.
Amazing…
Conker is not worth much money at all. It’s no more pricey than any new release you’d pick up at Gamestop, and it’s quite common.
Sin and Punishment is pretty easily acquired too, and not at all expensive.
They ARE fantastic games though, but no real collectible value to them whatsoever
Well, the list was organized by average sale price.
And collectability is subject to the collector
Mario Kart 64: $26 – $34? Super Mario 64: $20 – $25? I think I’d rather keep them and play them myself. Those are some classic titles that no gamer should ever part with.
hey I have 8 of those, but I don’t have the two most expensive ones, you should see some of the snes game prices, earthbound and harvest moon with the box and stuff are over $150 at least.
Glad I bought Sculptor’s Cut way back then for $10 used
still in pretty good condition too
I’m very disappointed that Ogre Battle 64 and Harvest Moon didn’t get PAL releases. They looked like great titles back in the day.
Years ago I bought Conkers BFD in great condition new for about $15. So its good to see it reach such a high price.
Just a simple FYI on the Smash Bros. comment, the new version for the Wii will not be coming out until March 2008, it has been delayed again! This was just announced, so you weren’t wrong to begin with, just wrong now that the times have changed.
Take care!!
I sure hope you guys move down the console evolutionary ladder. I’d love to see ColecoVision, Commodore 64, Intellivision, and maybe even some MicroVision rarities!
Nice. I bought Worms Armageddon at Circuit City for 99 cents in 2001 or so.
ohh i have a few of those rare carts, along with a few more that i think are quite rare too mind you i live in the uk so its prob a diff state of affairs over here!
Sin and Punishment is the best N64 game.
The most underrated n64 game and the n64 game with the best music. But, the music doesn’t fit the action well, not at all actually. But on it’s own the music is the best. Great stuff. Get the vc version, or buy the n64 version or emulate. If you have not tried this game you are losing out
GameCube games are going to start falling into the rare category soon – Ikaruga is going for over $40, and the price for NCAA College Basketball 2K3 is ridiculous:
http://tendollargamer.com/?platform=gc&genre=all&sort=recent
WTF where’s WWF No Mercy? That game’s insanely hard to find due to it’s popularity because of it’s reputation of being the best wrestling game ever, plus a game with bleeding graphics still intact is even rarer (it was removed after controversy)….i’m waiting for the n00b and “wrestling is gay comments”, but still, that’s just my two cents…
Virtual Pro Wrestling 2 (Import) should make this list.
Where did you get your information?
Why do some of the games that appear on the “The Rarest and Most Valuable N64 Games” list ALSO appear on the “The Cheapest Nintendo 64 Games Worth Your Time” list?
Super Mario 64
Super Mario Kart
Super Smash Bros
Those three games appear on BOTH lists. Makes the rest of the information suspect.
Shadowgate 64
I own NCAA Basketball 2K3 for GC…my jaw hit the floor when I read the price on Amazon!!!
Jet Pilot, the cheapest N64 list was compiled nearly a year ago. For some reason, the prices on those games really jumped since then. I’ve removed them from the cheap list, but we stand by the numbers presented in this piece.
I got Mario 64, Goldeneye and two Zelda games. Are they rare? Are they worth much? I’m thinking about 30 dollars each. maybe 100 dollars for all four.
You’d be lucky to get $10 each for Zelda or Goldeneye…
HOlY Hell i own a ton of these games i have about $200 worth in games I nearly Craped myself:)
I think the low-end prices are way off if you think a cartridge with no box can fetch those. It’s with a box you get good prices.
When hubby decided to buy Mario Party 3 he had a hard time finding it at a reasonable price. Now I guess we know why. We finally found it used for $25 and its one of our least favorite mario party games to date.
I have donkey kong64 and turok dinosuar hunter. How much would those two sell for?
By the way, turok has everything it came with but donkey kong has only the cartridge.
Wow!
I just looked through my collection and I found I DID have a mint condition Clay Fighter 63 1/3 Sculptors Cut!
For some reason I thought it was another title.
I am still punching myself for trading my cart only Harvest Moon N64 for a green GBC last year…
IS THERE AN ORIGINAL MARIO BROTHER’S AND ORIGINAL DONKEY KONG GAMES (CLASSIS, ARCADE). ETC. THAT I CAN BUY SOMEWHERE?
FOR THE NINTENDO 64 PLAYER?
I SEE THE ORIGINAL MARIO BROS ON NINTENDO NES BUT THEY DON’T FIT THE N64.
PLEASE LET ME KNOW IF ANYONE KNOWS WHERE I CAN GET THESE GAMES.
THANKS
Yay! I owe starcraft! but what about Reisdent evil 2? thats an expensive game. But clayfighter sculpters cut? i see that all the time!
Graeme, You sure it’s scultpers cut and not just the regular 63 1/3?
Here’s some more somebody mentioned on DigitalPress:
JPN – Perfect Dark S.E. (big box that contains the game and 4mb ram pak) ~110$ – rare
JPN – Mario Kart S.E. (Big box with two tone controller) 45-60$
JPN – Neon Genesis Evangelion – 55-65$
JPN – Mario no Photopi – 40-50$ (price has fallen over the past year from 60$
I’m surprised to see Clay Fighter 63 1/3 on the list… not only because I think it’s a terrible game, but also because it’s very common here in Brazil, where I live. Though it’s not a Blockbuster release like in the US, a boxed copy with a manual usually sells for around R$30 Reals, roughly US$18 dollars.
One Gem you´ve forgotten-:
Resident Evil 2 (N64)!
Fetches by EBay UK(in Germany really rare(on the “Index”-not sold on Ebay and extremley difficcult to buy!) and i stupid Idiot SOLD IT!) about 75 POUNDS!(about 120 $!)
Rare also is Duke Nukem zero hour!
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Some good deals on this list. Most of these games don’t go for much over their initial retail value or if that.
You might want to fix that ISS2000 was released on NTSC and that is the rare one, not the PAL one.
I was lucky to pick up a ISS2000 NTSC CIB mint for $10. They are now worth $200.
i got 30 games for free 14 of them are on that list…
My friend has Worms, I should buy his. I don’t have an N64, and I don’r plan to get one (most of the games I can get on other consoles, and I hate the controller), but if I see a cheap one that’ll be good.
how much is doom2 is i have super smash bros i cant belieave its $30-43$
I paid 80 dollars for Bangai O recently. It was worth every penny =D
Hi,
I honestly think they are under rating Paper Mario!!
i’m trying to find some answers about these two n64 controllers i own called “rock bit 64″ i dont belive they were sold in stores and i was too young to remember how exactly i got them. has anyone ever heard of them?
You are missing the last game released for the 64, surprisingly it is very common on other systems. Tony Hawks Pro Skater 4, there were roughly around 400 copies produced. I have never even seen one and rarely will you find any info on it on the known web.
best N64 game ever!!! is definitly goldeneye i mean best n64 game and 1st person shoter game ever
So, I just recently bought the PAL version of ISS Soccer 2000, complete with box and manual, all of which are in good condition.
I’m wondering if this PAL release is still of substantial value since it’s not the NTSC version, which to my understanding is quite possibly the most rare NTSC N64 game out there?
Can anyone run me an estimate on the Complete PAL version?
Any insight is much appreciated.
Thanks!
I still have Mystical Ninja Starring Goemon.
dog u should have pokemon stadium up there
ok pkemon stadium 2 or sumthing like that but i understand wat u saying golden eye is a beast game but i think pokemon stadium 2 is better then dat on sum real. Cause u cant beat pokemon stadium so u can continue to play that 4 ever and knowing yall who play golden eye beat it in a week or so but it takes days to beat 2 gym leaders and its like 20 or 30 gym leaders so u will be playing for sum s*** thats y its better than sum games thats up there
paper mario is very rare on e-bay they like 80 bucks
man, i guess that you should have Hydro Thunder over there…
well, at least i guess that is a hard game to find.
JACKPOT! i just bought a nintendo 64 console with 4 games and a controller. And all 4 games are up there. And i only paid 40 for it. Conker’s Bad Fur Day, Super Smash Bros, Mario Kart 64, And Super Mario 64. And i was not gonna buy it too. Ha
there are countless ISS2000 games on ebay for nothing?… wats up with that?
“sin & punishments drop in value saddens me”
A 12 dollar version for Wii that I can experience doesn’t sadden me.
Damnit! I had played Mario Party 3 before and never bought it. D:
how is legend of zelda not up there?
OoT was THE best game ever!!
i have Zelda Ocarina of Time – special edition… the golden cartridge. I thought it was really rare haha
I got Sculptor’s Cut on eBay a few years ago (cart only) for a pretty low price. I’m glad I got it then and not now!
i hav wwf no mercy, 007 world is not enough, 007 goldeneye, pokemon stadium and super mario 64 in an old box upstairs that never got thrown away! All the manuals but sadly no origional boxes… can anyone tell me the value of donkey kong 64, war gods, mission impossible and wrestlemania 2000 plz. cheers
@Kane
None of those games are worth much at all. You might be able to get $15 for all of them.
wow. i have all the mario partys and super mario 64. that alot of maoney.
does anyone know where to find the exact retail price of n64 games when the FIRST came out years ago, in canadian and american dollars?
Hi dudes!!, I have a copy of the famous Ogre Battle, it cost me (in Guatemala) an equivalent of US$50.00 (year 2003), I love the game, I bought with sealed box and manual, and the store had a copy wihout box, I really want the unbox’s cartige but i didn’t have enough money!!!!
anyway, In my coutry (Guatemala) you can find a lot of value games if you search in streets markets, electronic stores or videogames stores, BUT its very difficult you find them in very good condition, and there is a lot of risks (very difficult to came to the store, theafts, damage games), so if you will visit muy country, you can find very interesting games not so expensive, but stay alert!!!
rare n64 game = daikatana
I don’t think its one that ppl really want to play though
Hmmm
I have a few games on this list like Mario 64 and Conker’s Bad Fur Day. I have a pretty good condition cart of Sculptor’s Cut too. Got it for 10 bucks at a flea market and am probably gonna sell it. How much do you guys think I can get for it?
I got 2 Worms arrmageddon games. My brother and I each got one for christmas one year. I loved it but my brother didnt. He wasnt that much of a gamer. A couple of years ago he gave me all his video game stuff. His worms was still factory sealed along with some other gems as starcraft and harvest moon both for 64 and a mint copy of final fantasy 7 for the ps1 and a gold cartrige zelda for nes in box (no paperwork though). These all made nice additions to my room of doom. Thanks Bro!
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