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Rare copy of Super Mario for NES sold for over $100,000

The 1985 sticker-sealed cartridge pack also had a seal rating of A+++.

February 15, 2019 / 23:06 IST
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Q2. Mario, the popular video game character, is owned by which company?  (Image: Reuters)
Q2. Mario, the popular video game character, is owned by which company? (Image: Reuters)

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A copy of Super Mario Bros. game, in mint condition, was auctioned for $100,151 at Heritage Auctions in Texas, making it the most expensive “graded game.”

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According to Heritage Auctions, the game was professionally graded and certified, assuring its originality. The 1985 sticker-sealed cartridge pack also had a seal rating of A+++, which added to its credibility and market value.

“In terms of rarity, popularity, and relevance to collectors, this game has it all. Mario is the most recognized fictional or nonfictional character in the world, more so than even Mickey Mouse,” Wata Games President Deniz Kahn told CNet.