Mind-Blowing Auction: Ultra Exclusive Nintendo 64 Controller Fetches Over $1,000!

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A rare and valuable Nintendo 64 controller is being sold at an upcoming auction, a Chrome Leopard controller estimated to sell for over $1,000.

The rarity of Nintendo 64 products is on the rise due to the increasing difficulty in finding a functional console. Used systems are already fetching prices exceeding $100 on Amazon.

The Chrome Leopard Nintendo 64 controller belongs to a limited series comprising only 200 units. Considering the fact that the one being auctioned is used, a boxed version in excellent condition has the potential to command a significantly higher price.

An exceedingly rare and precious Nintendo 64 controller is set to be auctioned off in the near future, with a potential selling price surpassing $1,000. Auctions have increasingly been a venue for selling rare video games and accessories at exorbitant prices. The Nintendo 64 serves as a prime example, boasting numerous rare games and accessories. While $1,000 may not appear significant in comparison to the value of certain rare Nintendo items, it demonstrates that Nintendo enthusiasts may possess a valuable assortment of items hidden away in a box, unbeknownst to them.

Given the considerable time that has passed since the release of the Nintendo 64 console in 1996, acquiring the platform itself has become quite challenging. Searching for a functional Nintendo 64 console on eBay presents an assortment of controllers, expansion packs, and accessories, but few, if any, actual consoles. However, used systems can still be found on Amazon's marketplace for over $100, and it is highly likely that this price will continue to rise in the coming years.

The upcoming auction demonstrates the increasing rarity of Nintendo 64 products and the growing demand for them. Specifically, a highly sought-after controller called the Foxdata Chrome Leopard Nintendo 64 controller will be auctioned off. This controller is believed to be one of only 200 ever produced and was exclusively released in the United Kingdom. The owner, who received it as a gift on their 14th birthday 25 years ago, is now looking to sell it. Experts estimate that it could fetch a price exceeding $1,200.

Among the various controller styles released by Foxdata in the late 1990s, the Chrome Leopard Nintendo 64 controller is just one of four options. The others are the Desert Storm, Red Rain, and Purple Forest variants. While these controller styles were advertised in Nintendo magazines, the total production for the entire line is estimated to be only around 800 controllers, with approximately 200 of each Nintendo 64 controller variant.

It is important to mention that the controller being auctioned off has been used quite a bit. However, if it is still in excellent condition in its original box, it could be worth significantly more. This particular Chrome Leopard Nintendo 64 controller was previously used and then stored in a box for many years. Nevertheless, it is expected to be sold for approximately $1,000, which is a fantastic return on investment.

In addition to these rare Nintendo 64 controller styles, there are several Nintendo 64 games from that era that regularly sell for over $1,000. Some of these rare games include Worms Armageddon, F1 Racing Championship, Super Bowling, Stunt Racer 64, and ClayFighter Sculptor's Cut. If these games are in new condition, they can be sold for nearly $15,000. It may be worth retrieving the Nintendo 64 box from the attic and considering if there are any items that could be sold for a good price.

Source: IGN