ixeinsamxi

I'm not sure if I can post this here, so I'll just give it a try and see what happens.

I've got an Original Nintendo Console with the manufacture date of 1984 on the bottom. I have everything that comes with it when it was purchased forever ago. I've also got about 55 games with it.

I've heard these things can be worth some money now? Is this true, and if so were could I sell it? I don't really care to do the eBay thing. So that isn't an option.

Thank you,

hulk

Does it work?

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ixeinsamxi

Yes, the system works perfectly. I've tested all of the games aswell, they all work. 2 controllers, power adapter and video cables. I'd post some pictures, but i'm new to this forum and I do not know how.

BBtB

Seeing as I have seen local used game stores selling them for about $10 a pop.. Sure there is some money but.. I mean if you got the machine, controls, 55 games and all in very good condition.. I mean $100.. tops. Still if you aren't using it you might as well sell it. Ebay is probably your best bet though.

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hulk

If you have any rarer games, they'd be worth more than the hardware. Check up eBay for individual titles.

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ixeinsamxi

I'll post the game titles below, could somebody help me in deciding if I have any rare games?

The Original Finaly Fantasy
The Original Mario Bros.
Super Mario Bros.1 / Duck Hunt
Super Mario Bros.1 / Duck Hunt This is not a typo, There are 2 copies of this game.
Super Mario Bros.2
Super Mario Bros.3
Blaster Master
Xevious The Avenger
Burger Time
Thundercade
The Secret Scroll - Flying Dragon
Dragon Spirit - The New Legend
Mach Rider
Destination Eprthstar
Wrecking Crew
Xexyz
R.C. Pro-AM
Maniac Mansion
Werewolf - The Last Warrior
Ninja Kid
Section-Z
Jackal
The Original Popeye
Dungeon Magic - Swod Of The Elements
Kirby's Adventure
Double Dragon
The Simpsons - Bart VS The World
Q-Bert
Star Soldier
Air Fortress
King's Knight
To The Earth - Outer Space Action and you're in command
Back To The Future
Monster Party
Star Voyager
Conflict
A Boy And His Blob
TETRIS
TOP GUN
Cybernnoid - The Fighting Machine
Who Framed Roger Rabbit
Star Force
The Goonies II
Rygar
Target Renegade
Slalom
Archon
DuckTales
Metal Gear
Phantom Fighter
Spy Hunter
Tale Spin
Cobra Triangle
Metroid
Tiger-Heli

CyCo PL

Ehh I don't really see any rares there... maybe Final Fantasy, and if you have any gold Zelda carts, you might be able to get 10 bucks or so for it. I don't really know though.

hulk

I came across a list here (Google cache). Have a gander

A quick eBay search showed cartridges going from $5-25, based on the random picks I chose. You're looking at a decent amount of coinage if you sell 'em separately

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Redjake

Don't sell. It's not worth it. The local game shops here sell those things for like $20 (the system). The games are $1 each, including the gold-plated Zelda cartidges. If they are all in 100% mint condition you might be able to get slightly more, but it's still not worth it.

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YaWhateva

Ya I have my original NES still and about 100 games, there is no way I would sell them. My children in the future will start off playing the NES just like I did so they can appreciate where their amazing new consoles came from.

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gar1976

With the wide availability of ROMS for download and now the Wii VC, I'm pretty much resigning myself and my old collection (NES, SNES, etc.) to goodwill.

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They made pong look like a story driven RPG with a dynamic campaign.

biznatch

Metal Gear!!

Anyway, that's quite a set of games you got there..Any young kid you know who doesn't have any videogames? Maybe you could give it to a young relative.
Selling it won't get you much money at all.

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Supple Cow

Man, is there no nostalgia left? You can't play this shit on emulators - it just doesn't feel right. I still have the original console my brother bought back in 1985 or whenever and it's hooked up to my 32" TV right next to my Xbox. I play that thing all the time. If I were you, I would save it for my kids to have that experience, too. I'm thankful on almost a daily basis that my brother didn't pawn that thing off years ago. Plus, random friends sometimes donate more games to me when they find out I have one and they just have old games and no console lying around in the garage.

biznatch

There's plenty of nostalgia left. I still have my NES. But he didn't seem too interested in keeping it.

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tooth

It's not gonna make you rich .


But, put it all in a box in the back of your closet for about 30-40 years and see what it's worth then.