How much did arcade machines cost?
The price for one new arcade machine might sit around $3000, and its second-hand clone can be only half of it. Aspects such as game type and the content within also greatly affect pricing. Popular games like fighting arcade machines are around $1800 used, while basic puzzle game arcades cost only about $600. New arcade machines can cost from a few thousand dollars to tens of thousands. Used machines are a more budget-friendly option but may require more immediate maintenance.
What Nintendo game sold for $100,000?
Super Mario Bros. Recently, a group of collectors bought a mint condition original copy of the game for $100,150 at a Heritage Auctions sale. This group of collectors joined together to make the record-breaking purchase. Recently, though, a pair of head-turning sales have jolted interest in the gaming space. A 1987 Legend of Zelda game cartridge that sold for $870,000 in early July was considered a record, until a 1996 Super Mario 64 game went for $1.The most valuable, recently resold video game is Mario Kart for Nintendo 64, the original 1997 version, which went for $21,812. Kid Dracula (1993) for Gameboy comes in at second most-valuable, with a recent sale price of $20,400. In third, The Flinstones: Treasure of Madrock (1994) for Super Nintendo sold for $19,999.