Pokemon Red Version Shatters Records at $30K This Week
This week in the graded video game market, the spotlight shines on a staggering sale of Pokemon Red Version, which fetched an impressive $30,000. As collectors and investors continue to engage with the market, notable shifts in median prices and console activity are worth exploring.
Week of Sep 1 – Sep 8, 2026 · 831 settled sales
652 of 831 sales had confirmed prices · hottest grader PSA · most active console PS2
The overall graded video game market saw significant activity this week, with 831 sales tracked and a notable increase in volume from the previous week's 431. While the average sale price settled at $916, the median remained stable at $350, indicating consistent interest across various titles and conditions.
In terms of console performance, the PS2 led the charge with 118 sales, but the real standout was the Game Boy, boasting top sales with Pokemon Red and Pokemon Yellow. The market appears to be favoring sealed titles, particularly from beloved franchises, suggesting a potential upward trend in demand for high-quality graded games.
- Pokemon Red Version's $30,000 sale tops the week's charts.
- Dino Crisis sold for $1,501, a 1.9x premium over its comp.
- Game Boy titles showed strong performance with multiple high-value sales.
Consoles Game Boy · NES · PS2
Grades WATA 9.4 A+ · PSA 7.0 C
Titles Pokemon Red Version · Dino Crisis · Pokemon Yellow
- Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 (PS3): Sold for $65, only 16% of its $395 comparable value.
- Crash Bandicoot 2 (PS1): At $152, it's just 42% of its $363 comp, indicating potential upside.
- Grand Theft Auto San Andreas (PS2): Sold for $132, only 57% of its $234 comparable price.
This week's top sale was a sealed Pokemon Red Version graded WATA 9.4 A+ at $30,000, highlighting the enduring popularity of the franchise.
Dino Crisis for PS1 saw the highest premium this week, selling for $1,501, nearly double its comparable price of $805.
Notable deals included sealed PS3 titles selling at significant discounts compared to their comps, suggesting potential investment opportunities.
Sales that closed well below their like-for-like comp this period: potential buys, or signs of softening demand.
Sealed games dominated the market with a median price of $350, while loose games had a median of $256, reflecting diverse collector preferences.
WATA and PSA graded games continue to attract attention, with high grades such as WATA 9.6 A++ for Pokemon Yellow demonstrating collector demand for pristine condition.
| A++ | A+ | A | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9.8 | $1,200 (11) $200–$15,177 | $4,552 (3) $787–$6,704 | $3,000 (1) |
| 9.6 | $9,828 (2) $656–$18,999 | $680 (11) $200–$7,000 | $3,745 (2) $740–$6,750 |
| 9.4 | $360 (3) $270–$3,700 | $1,449 (16) $100–$30,000 | $1,670 (2) $140–$3,200 |
| 9.2 | $562 (3) $305–$4,800 | $430 (15) $200–$8,700 | $499 (2) $100–$898 |
| 9.0 | · | $2,100 (10) $133–$7,500 | $339 (4) $230–$4,250 |
| 8.5 | · | $2,025 (7) $124–$14,203 | $1,290 (3) $108–$2,794 |
| A++ | A+ | A | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9.8 | $170 (91) $33–$7,500 | $378 (72) $36–$17,000 | $450 (13) $76–$3,600 |
| 9.6 | $200 (15) $68–$2,039 | $288 (50) $36–$5,999 | $375 (17) $70–$1,999 |
| 9.4 | $50 (4) $18–$375 | $225 (20) $30–$1,200 | $200 (15) $41–$1,800 |
| 9.2 | $80 (1) | $136 (8) $22–$350 | $275 (6) $100–$1,224 |
| 9.0 | · | $230 (1) | $399 (2) $267–$530 |
| 8.5 | · | $115 (2) $110–$120 | $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 (24) | $450 (18) | $500 (7) | $350 (7) | $530 (1) | $450 (3) |
| PS2 | $331 (15) | $290 (21) | $250 (7) | $67 (2) | $46 (3) | $110 (1) |
| N64 | $899 (2) | $928 (6) | $1,050 (8) | $1,035 (12) | $1,288 (10) | $900 (8) |
| Game Boy Advance | $4,552 (3) | $441 (6) | $296 (10) | $200 (9) | $866 (9) | $650 (7) |
| NES | $6,704 (1) | · | $3,600 (4) | $1,599 (7) | $1,038 (10) | $750 (21) |
| PS1 | $433 (24) | $862 (4) | $363 (6) | $160 (6) | $300 (1) | $564 (2) |
| Switch | $110 (34) | $170 (3) | $41 (3) | · | · | · |
| Wii | $375 (14) | $140 (10) | $129 (4) | $136 (5) | $116 (1) | $99 (1) |
| PS3 | $150 (17) | $150 (7) | $125 (5) | $110 (1) | · | $108 (1) |
| Nintendo 3DS | $164 (20) | $125 (6) | $135 (2) | · | $132 (1) | · |
| Xbox 360 | $115 (13) | $175 (10) | $225 (3) | $110 (3) | · | · |
| Game Boy | $14,700 (1) | $1,080 (3) | $2,100 (7) | $6,000 (1) | $950 (7) | $575 (9) |
| Nintendo DS | $460 (16) | $350 (6) | $550 (2) | $350 (1) | · | · |
| SNES | $200 (5) | $660 (5) | $1,112 (2) | $474 (2) | $315 (5) | $300 (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 | $550 (998) | $450 (636) | $286 (426) |
| DVD / case | $228 (2460) | $220 (119) | $250 (1444) |
The PS2, NES, and Game Boy were among the most active consoles, with the NES averaging higher median prices than the PS2.
| Console | Sales | Median | Sealed | CIB |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PS2 | 118 | $312 | $272 (53) | $1,395 (1) |
| NES | 69 | $450 | $750 (22) | $400 (23) |
| PS1 | 65 | $400 | $501 (26) | $300 (11) |
| Xbox 360 | 62 | $300 | $203 (26) | · |
| Switch | 55 | $176 | $160 (20) | · |
| Game Boy | 51 | $1,000 | $1,050 (23) | $975 (19) |
| N64 | 48 | $750 | $787 (29) | $675 (6) |
| PS3 | 46 | $130 | $130 (15) | · |
| Xbox | 43 | $250 | $240 (31) | $1,500 (1) |
| SNES | 42 | $350 | $400 (16) | $365 (14) |
| GameCube | 32 | $510 | $510 (17) | · |
| Nintendo 3DS | 29 | $190 | $220 (16) | · |
This period's volume and median by condition, per console.