The retro gadgets worth thousands of pounds - including a £5k Nintendo 64

By Isabella Boneham
Published 28th Oct 2021, 08:56 BST
Updated 28th Oct 2021, 15:21 BST
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Retro gadgets such as Nintendo 64s and Walkmans are highly sought after items on eBay and could be worth thousands of pounds.

A Super Mario 64 cartridge broke a world record earlier this year when it sold for £1.08 million - marking the sale of the most expensive video game in history.

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Other lucrative retro gadgets are also being sold online worth thousands.

Researchers at phone accessories company Case24 have compiled a list of the top-selling retro gadgets.

What are the top-selling retro gadgets?

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The most valuable are old-school Nintendo consoles, the study found.

A Nintendo 64 in perfect condition, which launched in 1996 for £36, has sold for as much as £5,095 in eBay auctions.

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Old Gameboys are also selling for around £1,000 - with the Gameboy Colour Atomic Purple Clear selling for £995.

Old game cartridges are also selling for extraordinary amounts.