Rare Super Mario / Duck Hunt Carts NOT Worth Millions

PatTheNESpunk's latest video examines three rare NES cartridge variants featuring Super Mario Bros. and Duck Hunt that recently changed hands at auction. The presenter outlines the provenance of each cart and the circumstances of the sale. These items have attracted attention due to their scarcity among collectors.

Media reports have suggested the carts could be worth millions of dollars. The video evaluates those claims against recent auction results and comparable market data.

The analysis references the enduring popularity of Super Mario Bros., the 1985 Nintendo Entertainment System platform game developed by Shigeru Miyamoto. While the carts are undeniably rare, the evidence presented indicates they do not command seven-figure sums.

Watch the full analysis of the rare carts and their true market value:

Comment highlights:

"If I won $40 million in the lottery tomorrow. A sealed duck hunt, would be like number 50,000 on my list of things to buy" - @BCNeil

"James made a lot of important points. There are plenty of collectors out there who collect purely for themselves, without any real social media presence. And yes, for a collector, the thrill of the..." - @migueldias8546

"Thanks to NES variant expert James for joining me. You can check out his work at What do you think of the sales? Surprised? Will the next ones for sale go for more or less?" - @PatTheNESpunk