Sealed Sonic the Hedgehog Hits $25K, Week's Top Graded Sale
In the week spanning August 11 to August 18, 2026, the graded video games market saw a notable shift in trends, with PS2 games capturing significant attention. The average sale price dipped slightly to $717, indicating a more competitive market as collectors seek value.
Week of Aug 11 – Aug 18, 2026 · 614 settled sales
453 of 614 sales had confirmed prices · hottest grader PSA · most active console PS2
This week, a total of 614 sales were tracked, showcasing a slight decline from the previous week's volume of 684. Notably, the median sale price fell from $350 to $300, indicating a potential adjustment in the market dynamics, particularly for popular consoles like the PS2 and N64.
The standout sales were highlighted by high-value transactions, including a sealed Sonic the Hedgehog Genesis game selling for $25,000 and a Super Mario 64 at $18,499. This trend emphasizes the enduring appeal of classic titles, even as the overall market shows signs of cooling.
- The average sale price for graded video games this week was $717.
- Sealed game sales led the market, with median prices reaching $310.
- The PS2 was the most active console, recording 97 sales.
Consoles PS2 · N64
Grades PSA · WATA 9.6
Titles Sonic The Hedgehog Genesis · Super Mario 64
- Crash Bandicoot 2 Cortex Strikes Back (PS1): Sold for $168, significantly below its $941 comp, representing just 18% of its market value.
- Grand Theft Auto Vice City (PS2): At $100, it sold for only 41% of its $243 comp, indicating strong potential for price growth.
- Legend of Zelda Ocarina of Time 3D (Nintendo 3DS): Selling for $167, it reflects only 44% of its $383 comp, suggesting it may be a solid investment opportunity.
The highest sales this week were led by sealed titles, with Sonic the Hedgehog Genesis fetching $25,000, followed by Super Mario 64 at $18,499, underscoring the premium placed on classic and iconic games.
Significant premiums were observed for loose games, particularly Breath of the Wild and Tears of the Kingdom, which sold for 1.8 and 1.7 times their previous comps, respectively.
This week's deals included several sealed titles selling significantly below their comps, indicating potential buying opportunities for savvy collectors.
Sales that closed well below their like-for-like comp this period: potential buys, or signs of softening demand.
The median prices varied across conditions, with sealed games maintaining a median of $310, while loose games trended lower at $272, highlighting the value placed on unopened collectibles.
The top graded games this week featured a mix of WATA and PSA grades, with high grades fetching premium prices, particularly in the sealed category.
| A++ | A+ | A | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9.8 | $1,138 (10) $200–$15,101 | $3,746 (2) $787–$6,704 | $3,000 (1) |
| 9.6 | $656 (1) | $660 (7) $200–$3,050 | $3,745 (2) $740–$6,750 |
| 9.4 | $315 (2) $270–$360 | $870 (10) $100–$7,800 | $1,670 (2) $140–$3,200 |
| 9.2 | $562 (3) $305–$4,800 | $430 (11) $200–$8,700 | $100 (1) |
| 9.0 | · | $1,750 (8) $133–$4,000 | $350 (3) $230–$4,250 |
| 8.5 | · | $1,912 (4) $124–$14,203 | $1,290 (3) $108–$2,794 |
| A++ | A+ | A | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9.8 | $180 (69) $50–$2,000 | $425 (52) $44–$17,000 | $325 (11) $76–$3,600 |
| 9.6 | $159 (12) $68–$393 | $255 (34) $36–$2,200 | $362 (14) $70–$975 |
| 9.4 | $50 (4) $18–$375 | $237 (16) $46–$1,200 | $139 (13) $41–$600 |
| 9.2 | · | $168 (6) $100–$350 | $350 (3) $150–$575 |
| 9.0 | · | $230 (1) | $399 (2) $267–$530 |
| 8.5 | · | · | $279 (4) $99–$600 |
Median & range by grade × sub-grade for collector franchises (last 90 days). (n) = sample size; dimmed = thin data. Cardboard-box games command a premium over disc-era at the same grade.
| Console | 9.8 | 9.6 | 9.4 | 9.2 | 9.0 | 8.5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GameCube | $725 (18) | $397 (14) | $299 (5) | $354 (6) | $530 (1) | $450 (3) |
| Game Boy Advance | $9,351 (2) | $316 (4) | $270 (9) | $200 (7) | $808 (8) | $124 (5) |
| NES | $6,704 (1) | · | $3,200 (3) | $1,651 (6) | $1,150 (9) | $536 (16) |
| N64 | $899 (2) | $656 (5) | $675 (4) | $933 (10) | $883 (6) | $800 (7) |
| PS1 | $433 (20) | $975 (3) | $363 (4) | $160 (6) | · | $129 (1) |
| PS2 | $331 (11) | $240 (11) | $312 (6) | $55 (1) | $46 (3) | · |
| PS3 | $210 (14) | $126 (6) | $125 (5) | · | · | $108 (1) |
| Wii | $350 (9) | $130 (7) | $129 (4) | $133 (4) | $116 (1) | $99 (1) |
| Switch | $106 (20) | $119 (2) | $121 (2) | · | · | · |
| Xbox 360 | $115 (11) | $175 (10) | $175 (2) | $110 (1) | · | · |
| Nintendo 3DS | $118 (16) | $190 (4) | $90 (1) | · | · | · |
| Game Boy | $14,700 (1) | $740 (2) | $1,399 (5) | · | $638 (4) | $613 (8) |
| Nintendo DS | $460 (10) | $333 (4) | $550 (2) | $350 (1) | · | · |
| SNES | $200 (5) | $660 (3) | $225 (1) | · | $224 (4) | $295 (4) |
Median notable-title sale by console across grades 9.8–8.5 (last 90 days). A 9.8 is not one market. Disc-era grails top the list while high-population modern games sit far lower.
| Sealed | CIB | Loose | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cardboard-box | $500 (694) | $428 (478) | $243 (309) |
| DVD / case | $220 (1824) | $200 (91) | $250 (1029) |
PS2 emerged as the top console with 97 sales, reflecting its strong collector base, followed closely by NES and Switch, each contributing to the week’s diverse sales landscape.
| Console | Sales | Median | Sealed | CIB |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PS2 | 97 | $300 | $255 (36) | $1,200 (1) |
| NES | 76 | $352 | $600 (17) | $326 (37) |
| Switch | 67 | $170 | $167 (16) | · |
| N64 | 56 | $230 | $2,042 (18) | $92 (22) |
| Xbox 360 | 39 | $287 | $375 (16) | $228 (1) |
| PS3 | 36 | $250 | $250 (15) | $86 (2) |
| PS1 | 35 | $300 | $250 (13) | · |
| SNES | 23 | $383 | $550 (13) | $128 (1) |
| GameCube | 22 | $570 | $690 (14) | $845 (1) |
| Game Boy | 18 | $720 | $300 (3) | $710 (12) |
| Xbox | 17 | $235 | $229 (7) | · |
| Game Boy Advance | 16 | $550 | $565 (6) | $650 (1) |
This period's volume and median by condition, per console.