Updated
Updated · Boy Genius Report · Jul 1
Original Nintendo Wii Values Range From $50 to $800 as Rare Games Top $200
Updated
Updated · Boy Genius Report · Jul 1

Original Nintendo Wii Values Range From $50 to $800 as Rare Games Top $200

2 articles · Updated · Boy Genius Report · Jul 1

Summary

  • $50 is the going rate for a loose original Nintendo Wii, while mint complete bundles with box, controllers, cables and Wii Sports can fetch $300 or more.
  • $800 was the top recent sale for a graded unopened Wii, showing condition drives value far more than the console's age because Nintendo sold more than 101 million units.
  • $90 loose is typical for black or red special-edition Wiis, while new examples can top $600; Wii Mini units usually sell for about $50-$60 alone.
  • $80-plus prices are common for niche Wii games such as Silent Hill: Shattered Memories, Metroid Prime Trilogy and Fire Emblem: Radiant Dawn, with some music-game bundles bringing in more than $200.
  • $50-$80 is the new range for loose copies of Michael Jackson: The Experience, a jump the report links to renewed interest tied to the film Michael.

Insights

Which overlooked Nintendo Wii games could be the next to skyrocket in value for collectors?
Is the booming market for old consoles like the Wii a warning sign for today's all-digital gaming future?
As retro games become luxury assets, is digital emulation the only future for accessible game history?