August 2026 Retro Game Auction Market Report
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In August 2026, Heritage Auctions and Goldin sold 226 graded retro video games across the 10 consoles we track, for $2,878,614 combined, with a median price of $1,375. The month’s top sale was Mario Bros. (NES), a PSA 9.2 A++ copy that realized $450,000 at Heritage Auctions on Aug 29, 2026.
This is the August 2026 issue of the Retro Game Auction Market Report, a fixed record of one calendar month. Every figure is a real price realized, buyer’s premium included, from the sold archives of Heritage Auctions and Goldin, with the lot behind each price linked. Consoles covered: GameCube, Game Boy, GBA, GBC, Nintendo 64, NES, PlayStation, PlayStation 2, SNES, Original Xbox.
August 2026 at a Glance
| Metric | August 2026 | July 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graded sales | 226 | 204 | +11% |
| Total realized | $2,878,614 | $230,605 | +1148% |
| Median sale | $1,375 | $812 | +69% |
| Top sale | $450,000 (Mario Bros.) | $9,062 (Super Mario Bros.) | — |
August 2026 by house: Heritage 190, Goldin 36.
Highlights
1. Mario Bros. — $450,000
A PSA 9.2 A++ sealed copy of Mario Bros. (NES) realized $450,000 at Heritage Auctions on Aug 29, 2026. That is a new all-time auction high for the game, up from $264,000 (WATA 9.6 A, Nov 4, 2022).
Every grade tier, population, and current price for Mario Bros. →
2. Super Mario 64 — $225,000
A PSA 9.8 A++ sealed copy of Super Mario 64 (Nintendo 64) realized $225,000 at Heritage Auctions on Aug 29, 2026. The game’s auction high stands at $1,560,000 (WATA 9.8 A++, Jul 11, 2021).
Every grade tier, population, and current price for Super Mario 64 →
3. Super Mario Land — $200,000
A PSA 9.8 A+ sealed copy of Super Mario Land (Game Boy) realized $200,000 at Heritage Auctions on Aug 29, 2026. That is a new all-time auction high for the game, up from $90,000 (WATA 9.4 A+, Jan 28, 2022).
Every grade tier, population, and current price for Super Mario Land →
4. Mario Kart 64 — $187,500
A PSA 9.8 A++ sealed copy of Mario Kart 64 (Nintendo 64) realized $187,500 at Heritage Auctions on Aug 29, 2026. That is a new all-time auction high for the game, up from $144,000 (WATA 9.6 A++, Apr 22, 2022).
Every grade tier, population, and current price for Mario Kart 64 →
5. GoldenEye 007 — $125,000
A PSA 9.8 A++ sealed copy of GoldenEye 007 (Nintendo 64) realized $125,000 at Heritage Auctions on Aug 29, 2026. The game’s auction high stands at $192,000 (WATA 9.8 A++, Oct 29, 2021).
Every grade tier, population, and current price for GoldenEye 007 →
6. The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time — $81,250
A PSA 9.8 A++ sealed copy of The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time (Nintendo 64) realized $81,250 at Heritage Auctions on Aug 29, 2026. The game’s auction high stands at $228,000 (WATA 9.8 A++, Jul 11, 2021).
Every grade tier, population, and current price for The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time →
7. Pokémon Crystal Version — $75,640
A PSA 9.8 A++ sealed copy of Pokémon Crystal Version (GBC) realized $75,640 at Goldin on Aug 10, 2026. That is a new all-time auction high for the game, up from $73,244 (PSA 9.8 A++, Feb 26, 2026).
Every grade tier, population, and current price for Pokémon Crystal Version →
8. The Legend of Zelda — $62,500
A PSA 8.0 A sealed copy of The Legend of Zelda (NES) realized $62,500 at Heritage Auctions on Aug 29, 2026. The game’s auction high stands at $870,000 (WATA 9.0 A, Jul 9, 2021).
Every grade tier, population, and current price for The Legend of Zelda →
Top Sales of August 2026
| # | Game | Console | Grade | Format | Price | House | Closed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mario Bros. | NES | PSA 9.2 A++ | Sealed | $450,000 | Heritage | Aug 29, 2026 |
| 2 | Super Mario 64 | Nintendo 64 | PSA 9.8 A++ | Sealed | $225,000 | Heritage | Aug 29, 2026 |
| 3 | Super Mario Land | Game Boy | PSA 9.8 A+ | Sealed | $200,000 | Heritage | Aug 29, 2026 |
| 4 | Mario Kart 64 | Nintendo 64 | PSA 9.8 A++ | Sealed | $187,500 | Heritage | Aug 29, 2026 |
| 5 | GoldenEye 007 | Nintendo 64 | PSA 9.8 A++ | Sealed | $125,000 | Heritage | Aug 29, 2026 |
| 6 | The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time | Nintendo 64 | PSA 9.8 A++ | Sealed | $81,250 | Heritage | Aug 29, 2026 |
| 7 | Pokémon Crystal Version | GBC | PSA 9.8 A++ | Sealed | $75,640 | Goldin | Aug 10, 2026 |
| 8 | The Legend of Zelda | NES | PSA 8.0 A | Sealed | $62,500 | Heritage | Aug 29, 2026 |
| 9 | Super Mario World | SNES | PSA 9.4 A+ | Sealed | $61,250 | Heritage | Aug 29, 2026 |
| 10 | Super Mario Bros. 2 | NES | PSA 9.8 A+ | Sealed | $57,500 | Heritage | Aug 29, 2026 |
| 11 | Pokémon Silver Version | GBC | PSA 9.8 A++ | Sealed | $54,900 | Goldin | Aug 10, 2026 |
| 12 | Pokémon Yellow Version: Special Pikachu Edition | Game Boy | CGC 9.8 A++ | Sealed | $51,240 | Goldin | Aug 10, 2026 |
| 13 | Final Fantasy II | SNES | PSA 9.6 A+ | Sealed | $45,000 | Heritage | Aug 29, 2026 |
| 14 | Yu-Gi-Oh!: Dark Duel Stories | GBC | PSA 9.8 A++ | Sealed | $42,500 | Heritage | Aug 29, 2026 |
| 15 | Super Mario Bros. | NES | PSA 9.6 A+ | Sealed | $42,500 | Heritage | Aug 29, 2026 |
New All-Time Highs
| Game | New high | Previous high | Up |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mario Bros. (NES) | $450,000 · PSA 9.2 A++ · Aug 29, 2026 | $264,000 · WATA 9.6 A · Nov 4, 2022 | +70% |
| Super Mario Land (Game Boy) | $200,000 · PSA 9.8 A+ · Aug 29, 2026 | $90,000 · WATA 9.4 A+ · Jan 28, 2022 | +122% |
| Mario Kart 64 (Nintendo 64) | $187,500 · PSA 9.8 A++ · Aug 29, 2026 | $144,000 · WATA 9.6 A++ · Apr 22, 2022 | +30% |
| Pokémon Crystal Version (GBC) | $75,640 · PSA 9.8 A++ · Aug 10, 2026 | $73,244 · PSA 9.8 A++ · Feb 26, 2026 | +3% |
| Pokémon Yellow Version: Special Pikachu Edition (Game Boy) | $51,240 · CGC 9.8 A++ · Aug 10, 2026 | $42,000 · WATA 9.8 A++ · Oct 29, 2021 | +22% |
| Final Fantasy II (SNES) | $45,000 · PSA 9.6 A+ · Aug 29, 2026 | $38,400 · WATA 9.2 A+ · Jul 9, 2021 | +17% |
| Yu-Gi-Oh!: Dark Duel Stories (GBC) | $42,500 · PSA 9.8 A++ · Aug 29, 2026 | $19,520 · WATA 9.8 A+ · May 18, 2026 | +118% |
| Pokémon Stadium 2 (Nintendo 64) | $32,500 · PSA 9.8 A++ · Aug 29, 2026 | $26,400 · WATA 9.8 A++ · Apr 5, 2021 | +23% |
| Harvest Moon (SNES) | $21,250 · WATA 9.4 A++ · Aug 29, 2026 | $6,900 · WATA 9.0 A+ · Jan 20, 2023 | +208% |
| Dragon Warrior (NES) | $15,000 · PSA 9.8 A++ · Aug 29, 2026 | $7,800 · WATA 9.8 A+ · Feb 24, 2024 | +92% |
By Console
| Console | Sales | Median | Top sale | Median vs July 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NES | 73 | $6,000 | $450,000 (Mario Bros.) | +668% |
| SNES | 62 | $1,156 | $61,250 (Super Mario World) | +32% |
| Nintendo 64 | 21 | $4,500 | $225,000 (Super Mario 64) | +1100% |
| PlayStation 2 | 16 | $310 | $812 (Rule of Rose) | — |
| Game Boy | 15 | $4,750 | $200,000 (Super Mario Land) | +322% |
| PlayStation | 15 | $550 | $13,125 (Final Fantasy VII) | — |
| GBC | 12 | $5,870 | $75,640 (Pokémon Crystal Version) | +401% |
| Original Xbox | 7 | $354 | $719 (Halo 2) | — |
| GBA | 4 | $616 | $18,300 (Pokémon Ruby Version) | — |
| GameCube | 1 | $1,250 | $1,250 (Resident Evil 4) | — |
Grader Mix
| Grader | Sales | Share |
|---|---|---|
| PSA | 160 | 71% |
| WATA | 31 | 14% |
| VGA | 23 | 10% |
| CGC | 12 | 5% |
Auction Events
| Week of | House | Graded sales | Total realized | Top sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 24, 2026 | Heritage + Goldin | 146 | $2,592,070 | $450,000 Mario Bros. (PSA 9.2 A++) |
How This Issue Is Built
Each graded video-game lot for the consoles listed above that closed at Heritage Auctions and Goldin between Aug 1, 2026 and Aug 31, 2026 is counted once, on its close date, at the realized price the house publishes. Sales for systems we do not track yet are not in these totals. Grades are shown as the grader labelled them at the time of sale (WATA, CGC, VGA, or PSA; PSA acquired WATA and rebranded it PSA Video Games in October 2025). Medians are medians of individual sales. Nothing is estimated or modelled, and the issue is only revised if the archive for the month gains lots.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I see the current market?
The standing report is the live view: rolling 30-day and 90-day windows, re-rendered after every data refresh. This issue is the fixed record for one month.
Why compare against the previous month?
Because auction volume is lumpy: a signature auction or a Goldin drop in one month and not the next moves every total. The comparison column shows that swing rather than hiding it.
Where do the prices come from?
Each price is the price realized for that lot with the buyer’s premium included, the figure both auction houses publish as the final sale price. Every lot is linked.
Does this include eBay sales?
No. Only graded lots sold at Heritage Auctions and Goldin, where every result is a public record. eBay sold comps appear on each game’s detail page.
Sources
Every price in this issue is a sold result from the Heritage Auctions and Goldin video-game archives. Population counts and per-tier prices on the linked detail pages come from PSA Video Games and PriceCharting.
Related Resources
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Retro Game Auction Market Report — the live view, updated after every data refresh.
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July 2026 Retro Game Auction Market Report — the previous issue.
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September 2026 Retro Game Auction Market Report — the next issue.
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Game Boy Game Library — every variant PSA tracks, with pop and price per tier.
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Game Boy Advance Game Library — every variant PSA tracks, with pop and price per tier.
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Game Boy Color Game Library — every variant PSA tracks, with pop and price per tier.
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Nintendo 64 Game Library — every variant PSA tracks, with pop and price per tier.
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Nintendo NES Game Library — every variant PSA tracks, with pop and price per tier.
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PlayStation Game Library — every variant PSA tracks, with pop and price per tier.
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PlayStation 2 Game Library — every variant PSA tracks, with pop and price per tier.
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Super Nintendo (SNES) Game Library — every variant PSA tracks, with pop and price per tier.
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Original Xbox Game Library — every variant PSA tracks, with pop and price per tier.