Limited and special consoles are highly coveted in the world of gaming collectors. It makes sense: there are only a few units in circulation and the design is usually attractive. So if you ever bought a very special edition of a console, keep an eye on the list below: you might be able to make a small fortune selling it.
Prices come from Price Chartinga website specialized in calculating the average price of games and consoles. Keep in mind that the more a console has been used, the more it will drop in price.
25. PlayStation 2 Aqua Blue Edition
It is one of the most sought after PS2 special editions because it was very limited: it was released only in Europe at the beginning of 2004 and by the end of that year it was already impossible to find. If you have it in good condition you could sell it for about 400 euros.
24. N-Gage QD
The N-Gage was Nokia’s failed attempt to enter the world of portable consoles. Although the idea of combining a console with a mobile phone was good, it lacked exclusive games and perhaps a more striking design. To try to revive sales, in 2004 Nokia launched the QD model, which was more console than mobile. It is its most sought-after model currently and collectors have paid 430 euros for him.
23. PlayStation Vita Edition Borderlands 2
Unlike its older sister PSP, PlayStation Vita had few bundles and special editions throughout its life. One of these bundles included the console and a port of the shooter cooperative Borderlands 2. Nowadays it can be worth 460 euros if it is unopened.
22. PlayStation 2 Slim Edition
In September 2004, shortly before the launch of the highly anticipated GTA: San AndreasSony revealed the Slim model of the PS2. Surprisingly, Sony initially produced only a few units compared to the huge demand for a more compact Play 2. Although the problem was eventually resolved, and it is a common model after all, the Slim is highly sought after on the second-hand market. It can be worth around 519 euros if it is unopened.
21. Nintendo Switch Edition Super Mario Odyssey Bundle
Despite being one of the most recent consoles on the list, there are already special editions of the Nintendo Switch that are highly sought after in the world of collecting. One of the most expensive is the Super Mario Odyssey Bundle. In addition to the Mario game and the console, it includes red joycons and a case to store the Switch with decorations inspired by the Nintendo mascot. Today it can be worth 560 euros.
20. Nintendo Wii Red Edition
When Nintendo announced the Wii, it promised to release the console in different colors. In the end, the color range was somewhat scarce, but one of the most desired editions at the time was the red one. It sold out quickly and ended up co-starring in the New Super Mario Bros. Wii Pack, which included the console, the game New Super Mario Bros. Wiithe game Wii Sports and the classic Donkey Kong original. The console today can be sold for 590 euros.
19. Nintendo DS Zelda Gold Edition
Nintendo consoles with Zelda motifs are often highly sought after by collectors, as they often have a gold finish or cool icons like the Triforce. That’s why this DS edition, which includes the Zelda Phantom Hourglassis so valued. It can be worth 670 euros.
18. Game Boy Advance SP Pikachu edition
When someone thinks of Pokémon, whether they are a fan of the saga, gamer When you’re a fan of the game, you inevitably think of the yellow rat with red cheeks. So Nintendo decided to launch a fully tuned SP to look like a Pikachu. It was an immediate success and, today, it’s the most sought-after GBA. It can be worth 680 euros.
17. Wii U edition Zelda Wind Waker
Although it is undeniable that the Nintendo Wii U was a sales failure, it is also true that in its short life it got great games. One of them was the HD version of The Legend of Zelda: Wind Waker, which was originally released for GameCube. To celebrate its release, Nintendo released a bundle with the console and the game that today can be worth 770 euros.
16. New Nintendo 3DS Pokémon 20th Anniversary Edition
In January 2016, Nintendo celebrated Pokémon’s 20th anniversary with a special edition New Nintendo 3DS that paid tribute to Pokémon Blue and Red Editionsthe first 2 installments in the series. This special edition included 2 interchangeable cases (one with Blastoise and the other with Charizard), the 2 classic Pokémon games pre-installed and an exclusive theme for the console menu. This is the most sought-after 3DS special edition and can currently be worth 850 euros.
15. SEGA Nomad
SEGA beat the Nintendo Switch to the punch with Nomad, a portable version of the MegaDrive. Despite its interesting concept, very few units exist because it was only released in North America as SEGA focused on the launch of the Saturn shortly after its release. A pending Nomad may be worth its salt. 1,050 euros.
14. PSP edition Metal Gear Big Boss Bundle
In April 2010, to celebrate the imminent launch of Metal Gear Solid Peace Walker (considered at the time as MGS 5), Sony announced the limited Big Boss Edition. This included a camouflage-style PSP model 3000 (for stealth missions) along with the game Peace Walker and a memory card. A well-preserved edition can sell for a few 1,100 euros.
13. PlayStation 3 60 GB model
How is it possible that the original PS3 model is more sought after and more expensive than later editions? Simple: it was the only model that was backwards compatible with the vast majority of PSX and PS2 games, a feature that disappeared in successive iterations of the console. That’s why it can cost around 1,260 euros.
12. SEGA Dreamcast
Dreamcast was SEGA’s last home console. In January 2001, just 2 years after its launch, SEGA announced that it would stop making consoles in March of that year, that it was getting out of the hardware production business and would from then on create games for other companies. Although a used Dreamcast can sell for around 200 euros, a pristine edition, and evaluated as such by experts, can be worth 1,300 euros.
11. Atari Jaguar CD
The mid-90s saw the boom of the CD format as a replacement for cartridges. Atari, which at the time had the Jaguar console, launched a peripheral so that its system was compatible with CDs. It was not as successful as expected (only 11 games designed for the accessory were released) but today it is a widely used device for homebrew and there are even fans who are creating games with the Jaguar CD. Because of this new wave of success, it may be worth 1,450 euros.
10. Super Nintendo Super Gameboy Edition Set
Long before the release of the Game Boy Color, if a fan wanted to play their Game Boy titles in full color, they had no choice but to own a SNES and the Super Gameboy accessory, which allowed them to enjoy the Nintendo handheld’s catalog on the TV in a few basic colors. This accessory was either purchased separately or was included in the Super Gameboy Set, a bundle that also included the Super Nintendo. This edition can cost as much as $100 1,780 euros.
9. SEGA Multi-Mega
Also known in the United States as the SEGA CDX, it was a console that combined the MegaDrive with the Mega-CD. It was the company’s last desperate attempt to get its Mega-CD format to catch on in the market. Unfortunately, its high price at the time meant that only 25,000 units were sold. Today, a well-preserved Multi-Mega is worth 1,800 euros.
8. Nintendo 64 edition Pokémon Stadium Battle Set
When Pokémon was released on Game Boy, many fans longed for Pikachu, Mewtwo and company to appear in three dimensions on the Nintendo 64, Nintendo’s home console at the time. Their wishes were granted with the battle game Pokémon Stadium. In addition to this title, Nintendo released a special pack, the Pokémon Stadium Battle Set, which included the console, the game, a controller, a Transfer Pak accessory (to transfer Pokémon from GB to the 64) and a trainer’s guide. Currently this pack is perfectly worth it 2,000 euros in perfect condition.
7. Nintendo GameCube Platinum Edition
Metroid Prime It was the big hardcore game exclusive to the Nintendo GameCube. At the time it could rival the very same Halo thanks to its graphics and its combination of action and exploration. Nintendo promoted Prime whenever he could, so it was normal that he ended up starring in the Platinum pack that included the console and the game. It has been sold for 2,100 euros.
6. Original Game Boy
It seems incredible that with so many editions of Game Boy and its successors that have existed, it is the original pack (which included the legendary Tetris) the most sought after among collectors today. One of these consoles still pending release from the box can be worth perfectly 4,000 euros.
5. Nintendo Sharp TV
A Nintendo relic that only the most veteran will recognize. It is not a console per se but a hybrid between a console and a television, the result of an agreement with the manufacturer Sharp. It is a surprisingly old initiative (it came out in 1983, shortly after the launch of the NES). Today it can be worth 6,900 euros.
4. The PlayStation 2 Development Kit
It is not a commercial console per se, even though it looks like one from its design. It is the development kit that companies used to create games for PS2. Although nothing can be done with this type of tool at the moment, it is a tremendous collector’s item that in good condition (something very difficult to find due to its nature) can be worth 12,800 euros.
3. PlayStation 10 Million edition
On April 2, 1998, Sony sold its 10 millionth PlayStation. To celebrate this success, especially considering it was its first console, the company raffled off 300 units of the limited 10 Million Edition (also known as Midnight Blue for its dark blue color). When a console appears in good condition, prices skyrocket: it can cost up to 13,200 euros.
2. Nintendo M82
The NES M82 is a very unknown variant of the legendary Nintendo console. It is not a commercial console, but rather it is designed for stores: it accepted up to 12 cartridges at a time so it was ideal for demonstrating the latest games in its catalogue. It includes a system that restarts the game after X minutes (it is programmable) so that customers do not finish a game before buying it. Today it can cost 21,500 euros.
1. Nintendo PlayStation
Yes, you read that right. At the time, Nintendo and Sony partnered to create a hybrid console that would use CD-ROM and would succeed the popular Super Nintendo. But Nintendo betrayed Sony at the last minute by partnering with Philips and its CD-i console. Sony decided to create its own console and the rest is history. In November 2015, Terry Diebold acquired one of the few Nintendo PlayStation prototypes. In February 2020, he sold it for 302,000 euros.
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