Summary
A gamer scored an amazing deal on eightNintendo 64cartridges via their local Facebook Marketplace and shared pictures and details of the games they purchased for $40. TheN64fan said that of the games they got, onlyPokemon Snap,Pokemon Stadium, andSuper Smash Bros.were duplicate cartridges, which left them with five new titles for their collection.
Originally released in 1996, the N64 was Nintendo’s third home console. Though it competed with the PlayStation and the Sega Saturn, which both used a CD-ROM format for their games, the N64 stuck to using cartridges during its shelf life. In addition to the cartridges, the N64’s unique controller allowed players to use accessories such as a Rumble Pak for haptic feedback, or a Transfer Pak to connect with specific Game Boy games such asPokemon Red and Blue.Throughout the N64’s life,the console was home to hit titles each yearof its availability, and titles such asSuper Mario 64andThe Legend of Zelda: Majora’s Maskremain among the most popular entries in their respective series.
While the N64 has been discontinued for over two decades, its games still fetch quite a price on different marketplaces. However, a Reddit user named JohnnyPhantom shared on the r/n64 subreddit that not all N64 games need to be too pricey. In two pictures, JohnnyPhantom shared that they boughtGoldenEye 007, Mario Kart 64, Misson: Impossible, Super Mario 64, Super Smash Bros., Rampage World Tour, Pokemon Stadium,andPokemon Snapfor just $40. JohnnyPhantom said the original Facebook Marketplace listing had the bundle at $50, so they saved $10. While each game was a loose cartridge, JohnnyPhantom clarified that, aside from some cleaning, each cartridge appeared legitimate. However, they said thatSuper Smash Bros.,Pokemon Stadium, andPokemon Snapwere duplicates that looked in better shape than previous copies.
Gamer Strikes Incredible $40 Deal on N64 Games
According to PriceCharting.comat the time of writing, the price of the looseMario Kart 64cartridge alone was worth $47.18, which added even more value to JohnnyPhantom’s purchase. Adding up each of PriceCharting’s loose cartridge listings would put JohnnyPhantom’s haul at over $200, withMario Kart 64being the most valuable despite not beingone of the rarest N64 games.
On the r/N64 subreddit, other users complimented JohnnyPhantom on their bargain hunt, and others shared stories of N64 games from their childhood. WhileN64 titles continue to be listedon the Nintendo Switch Online service, which ones will appear next remains to be seen.
