A "holy grail" copy of Super Mario Bros. has sold for $3m
Eurogamer • • technology
Key Points:
- A rare, sealed copy of Super Mario Bros. sold for a record $3 million at Heritage Auctions, surpassing the previous $2 million record set in 2021.
- The game, rated 9.6 A++ by PSA, is a special second-production run variant with a unique gloss sticker, making it extremely rare with only three confirmed copies known.
- This copy was found untouched in a Control Deck NES Bundle that the auction winner also received, adding to its value and appeal among collectors.
- PSA took over video game grading from WATA last year amid controversy, including accusations against WATA's founder and criticism over high auction prices for graded games.
- Heritage Auctions and PSA's histories are linked, with connections to James Halperin, a former WATA investor fined for fraud in 2004, raising questions about industry practices.
