Ultra rare Nintendo Mario game cartridges discovered in Wisconsin
Summary
A rare collection of 97 Super Mario Bros. Duck Hunt game cartridges from 1993 was found in a Wisconsin warehouse. These cartridges are a new variant and represent some of the last known copies produced of this Nintendo bundle. Most of the games will be sold in an online auction ending September 9, 2026.Key Facts
- The collection includes 97 pristine copies of Super Mario Bros. Duck Hunt cartridges.
- The games were made in 1993, two years after the bundle was officially discontinued in 1991.
- The games were discovered in a warehouse in Waukesha, Wisconsin by store owner Kevin Braun.
- Collector Jason Ganos, who runs the Nintendo Wire news site, helped identify the cartridges.
- The cartridges may have been warranty replacements or part of a bundle that was never released.
- Ganos transported the cartridges by plane in his carry-on luggage.
- The cartridges are described as ultra rare and potentially very valuable.
- Most of the cartridges will be auctioned online from June 19 until September 9, 2026.
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