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Nintendo 64 Launch Price and History

Nintendo 64 launched in the United States on September 29, 1996 for $199.99.

Regional Launch Details

RegionDatePricePack-in
JapanJune 23, 1996¥25,000None (Super Mario 64 separate)
North AmericaSeptember 29, 1996$199.99Super Mario 64 (later bundles)
Europe/AustraliaMarch 1, 1997£249.99 / DM 599 / FF 1,990Super Mario 64
Brazil1997 (Gradiente)R$ 1,200Super Mario 64

Price Context (1996 USD)

  • Inflation Adjusted: $199.99 (1996) ≈ $395 (2024).
  • Competitors: PlayStation $199 (1995), Saturn $199 (1995, then $149).
  • Launch Games: Super Mario 64 ($69.99), Pilotwings 64 ($69.99) — expensive cartridges.
  • Accessories: Controller $24.99, Memory Card $24.99, Rumble Pak $19.99.

Price Drops

  • 1997: $149.99 (after PS1 drop).
  • 1998: $129.99.
  • 1999: $99.99 (clearance for GameCube).

Collector Values (2024)

  • Console Only (Working): $40–80.
  • Complete (Box, Manuals, Cables, Controller): $100–200.
  • Sealed Launch Unit: $1,000–3,000+.
  • Pikachu Edition / Gold / Funtastic: $200–600+.
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