Super Mario Bros. 3 (NES) Price Guide 2024

Price varies wildly by variant, condition, seal rating. NES carts are the most counterfeited retro collectible — verify before buying.

Loose Cartridge (Clean, Working, Label Wear Varies)

• Common (NA, Mattel/No-Esc, Red Label): $15–$30.
• Early "Hangtab" Box Cart (No "NES" Logo on Label): $40–$80.
• PAL (Europe, Mattel/Nintendo): $20–$45.
• Famicom (JP): ¥1,500–¥3,000 ($10–$20).

Complete-in-Box (CIB: Box, Manual, Cart, Inserts, Styrofoam Tray)

• Standard NA (Red Label, Rev-A): $80–$150.
• Black Label / Oval Seal / Hangtab: $200–$500+.
• PAL (UKV / FRG / SCN / ITA / ESP boxes): €100–€300.

Sealed / Graded (WATA / VGA)

• WATA 9.0+ A++: $5,000–$20,000+ (Black Label / Oval Seal).
• WATA 8.5 A: $1,500–$4,000.
• Sealed (Raw, Unverified): $300–$1,000. High reseal risk.

How to Check Current Market

1. PriceCharting.com → Search "Super Mario Bros 3 NES" → View "Loose / CIB / New" charts (daily updated from eBay sold).
2. eBay Sold Listings: Filter "Sold Items", "Completed Items". Match exact variant (label, seal, box print).
3. GameValueNow / VGPC: Aggregators.

Authentication Tips (Avoid Fakes)

• Label: Nintendo logo embossed, correct font kerning, "©1988 Nintendo" position.
• PCB: Open cart (3.8mm security bit). Look for Nintendo stamp, correct ROM chips (LH534xxx / LH535xxx), no glob-top (unless legit late run).
• Box: Correct flaps, seal type (hangtab, oval, V-seam), inner tray mold marks.

For playing: EverDrive N8 Pro / FXPAK Pro + ROM = $100 total. For collecting: Buy graded or from reputable dealer (DKOldies, JJGames, local shop with return policy).