Weekly Graded Video Game Market Insights: July 14-21, 2026
This week in the graded video game market saw a notable decline in sales volume compared to the previous week, but the average sale price shows a promising uptick. With PS2 leading the charge, collectors are still keen on high-quality titles.
Week of Jul 14 – Jul 21, 2026 · 494 settled sales
342 of 494 sales had confirmed prices · hottest grader PSA · most active console PS2
Overall, 494 graded video games were tracked this week, with 342 priced sales. The average sale price rose to $766, while the median price increased to $300, up from $287 last week. The PS2 dominated the console activity, highlighting the ongoing interest in classic games from that era.
The top sales featured impressive figures, including a staggering $24,999 for a CIB graded EarthBound on the SNES. With the gaming landscape constantly evolving, it's clear that collectors are willing to invest significantly in rare and high-graded titles, emphasizing the importance of condition and grading.
- Top sale: CIB EarthBound on SNES for $24,999.
- Sealed game prices hold steady with a median of $356.
- PS2 remains the most active console with 59 sales this week.
Consoles PS2 · PS1
Grades WATA 9.8 A+
Titles EarthBound · Final Fantasy VII
- Halo 3 Microsoft Xbox 360 Sealed New: Sold for $1,775, substantially below its comparison price of $3,011, making it a strong candidate for appreciation.
- Pokemon Violet: At $270 against a $426 comparison, this loose title shows potential for growth in value.
The highest sale this week was a CIB graded EarthBound for $24,999, showcasing the value of iconic titles in excellent condition.
Need for Speed III: Hot Pursuit saw the biggest premium, selling for $1,290, representing a 3.3x increase over its comparison price.
The median prices for CIB titles stood at $310 while sealed games fetched a median of $356, indicating solid demand across various conditions.
Sales that closed well below their like-for-like comp this period: potential buys, or signs of softening demand.
Sealed games made up the bulk of sales with a median price of $356, while loose games trailed behind at $234.
PSA was the top grader this week, reflecting its continued preference among collectors.
| A++ | A+ | A | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9.8 | $1,200 (7) $200–$14,700 | $3,746 (2) $787–$6,704 | · |
| 9.6 | $656 (1) | $605 (4) $333–$3,050 | $740 (1) |
| 9.4 | $315 (2) $270–$360 | $225 (5) $100–$4,250 | $140 (1) |
| 9.2 | $434 (2) $305–$562 | $6,150 (2) $3,600–$8,700 | $100 (1) |
| 9.0 | · | $1,250 (4) $143–$4,000 | $2,300 (2) $350–$4,250 |
| 8.5 | · | $7,163 (2) $124–$14,203 | $108 (1) |
| A++ | A+ | A | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9.8 | $148 (49) $50–$2,000 | $400 (33) $70–$17,000 | $500 (6) $76–$3,600 |
| 9.6 | $118 (7) $68–$350 | $230 (20) $36–$2,200 | $228 (6) $120–$400 |
| 9.4 | $48 (1) | $450 (7) $46–$1,200 | $216 (10) $76–$600 |
| 9.2 | · | $200 (5) $100–$350 | $575 (1) |
| 9.0 | · | $230 (1) | $399 (2) $267–$530 |
| 8.5 | · | · | $108 (1) |
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 | $820 (13) | $337 (6) | $371 (4) | $292 (4) | $530 (1) | $76 (1) |
| PS1 | $558 (16) | $2,200 (1) | $601 (2) | $160 (5) | · | $129 (1) |
| Game Boy Advance | $3,600 (1) | $333 (3) | $270 (7) | $114 (3) | $808 (4) | $116 (4) |
| NES | $6,704 (1) | · | $4,250 (1) | $1,599 (3) | $905 (6) | $572 (9) |
| Xbox 360 | $115 (11) | $170 (7) | $126 (1) | $110 (1) | · | · |
| N64 | $1,200 (1) | $928 (2) | $825 (2) | $1,888 (6) | $1,225 (5) | $575 (2) |
| PS2 | $200 (5) | $240 (5) | $313 (4) | · | $249 (1) | · |
| PS3 | $285 (10) | $81 (3) | · | · | · | $108 (1) |
| Switch | $82 (12) | $68 (1) | $200 (1) | · | · | · |
| Wii | $400 (5) | $125 (6) | $132 (2) | $100 (1) | · | · |
| Nintendo 3DS | $80 (10) | $125 (2) | $90 (1) | · | · | · |
| SNES | $200 (5) | $660 (3) | · | · | $315 (1) | $249 (2) |
| Xbox | $900 (1) | $603 (4) | $486 (1) | · | $259 (4) | $211 (1) |
| Game Boy | $14,700 (1) | · | $179 (1) | · | $326 (3) | $575 (5) |
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 | $440 (403) | $441 (251) | $185 (149) |
| DVD / case | $170 (1114) | $200 (56) | $234 (609) |
The PS2 led the console activity with 59 sales and a median price of $291, showing its enduring popularity.
| Console | Sales | Median | Sealed | CIB |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PS2 | 59 | $291 | $400 (14) | $81 (1) |
| PS1 | 50 | $234 | $700 (17) | $129 (7) |
| Switch | 49 | $211 | $265 (10) | · |
| Xbox 360 | 49 | $309 | $270 (23) | · |
| NES | 45 | $310 | $740 (14) | $310 (14) |
| N64 | 39 | $500 | $600 (20) | $429 (8) |
| PS3 | 24 | $250 | $180 (5) | · |
| Xbox | 24 | $351 | $351 (10) | $388 (2) |
| SNES | 22 | $340 | $926 (4) | $525 (5) |
| GameCube | 15 | $475 | $787 (6) | $300 (1) |
| Game Boy | 14 | $1,663 | $1,575 (7) | $2,125 (2) |
| Dreamcast | 13 | $136 | $240 (5) | · |
This period's volume and median by condition, per console.