The Sony PlayStation 2 (PS2) Different Video Game Cases When the PlayStation 2 (PS2) launched in 2000, it wasn’t just...

When it comes to retro gaming, few franchises evoke as much nostalgia as Sonic the Hedgehog. Released in 1991 for the Sega Genesis, Sonic the Hedgehog not only revolutionized platforming games but also became a cornerstone of Sega’s marketing efforts during the 16-bit console wars. Collectors of retro games often find themselves fascinated by the different retail variants of Sonic the Hedgehog cartridges and cases, including the original release, the second print run, and the iconic “Not For Resale” edition. This blog dives into the differences among these versions, examining their inserts, case designs, and how they were originally distributed.

The “Not For Resale” variant is significantly less expensive than the “Retail” version of the first Sonic game. Usually when we see a “Not For Resale” on a game cartridge we see $$$, but it is the complete opposite in the case of Sonic The Hedgehog for the Sega Genesis! Many people assume that the NFS version is more valuable and often you’ll see on local marketplaces that they jack the price up on these, but if you look hard enough, you can snatch up a Retail version for way less than on Ebay or Mercari. I have noticed that a lot of video game stores do not price these variants differently.

A List of Nintendo 64 (N64) Game Titles with a Color Cartridge Variant

We have all seen different color cartridges for retro video games. The early NES and SNES game cartridges were mostly grey in color. There were some cartridges that had more visual appeal than the standard grey color, however. A few did come in fun colors, such as Doom for Super Nintendo, which came in red. There were also two variants of The Legend of Zelda on NES, which featured a shiny gold finish.

When the Nintendo 64 console hit the market, Nintendo released quite a few lovely colors for their games, more than they ever had before. These colors included gold, red, and yellow. Later on in this article, we will give a complete list of all the game titles that were produced in a color other than grey, so keep on reading!

Looking back, there were 42 game titles that were released as colored cartridges for Nintendo 64. There were 268 N64 game titles released in total. So, only about 15% of the game titles released for Nintendo 64 had colored variants available. Interestingly, some of the color options that Nintendo offered to publishers were never released commercially for any game. For example, there were never any beige or pink cart

I don’t want this article to be about the obvious games that are worth buckets of money such as Nintendo World Championship or NBA Elite 11.

When taking estimated values for the games listed, remember that condition is an enormous factor when it comes to price. I don’t want to list the “most expensive” or “rarest titles,” because we’ve all seen plenty of posts on those. I want to share a bit of knowledge on some titles that I never would have imagined fetched higher than $5! Take note that in December a game may fetch $100 and in February only $50, so prices are always fluctuating. With retro titles, there usually isn’t a crazy drop in price because these days we are seeing an ever-higher price increase due to popular demand brought on by years of nostalgia. Without further ado, here are 10 North American-released sports titles you might not know are currently worth more than 25 cents:

Backbreaker: Released for Microsoft Xbox 360 and Sony PlayStation 3. This is a football game published by 505 games. The Xbox 360 version of this title tends to sell for more than its PS3 counterpart. A complete copy for PS3 sells for roughly $25, while a copy for Xbox 360 sells for about $35.
 
Disney Sports Basketball: Released for the Nintendo GameCube and Nintendo Game Boy Advance. This has a great cover featuring the iconic Mickey Mouse driving the ball to the basket. The game offers teams with your favorite Disney characters playing against each other. This Nintendo exclusive game is worth approximately $25 loose or $200 complete for GBA, and up to $800 or more complete in box for GameCube

Is my SNES a 1 Chip model? The very first Super Nintendo system was released in 1991 in North America. The Super Nintendo console delighted video game enthusiasts with its improved sound, visuals, and accompanying game library.

Although even the first Super Nintendo was groundbreaking in these areas, a later model released around 1995 called the "1-CHIP" SNES was especially pioneering. The motherboard design of the 1-CHIP SNES enables it to output better graphics than earlier revisions of this Nintendo system. The 1-CHIP is highly sought after by collectors because it offers some of the best gameplay visuals you can get on a Super Nintendo. It is also somewhat rare to find, which makes treasure hunting for it even more thrilling!

Prior to the year 1995 or so, Nintendo designed their Super Nintendo console motherboards so that they used 3 chips for graphics and central processing. These three chips are called the CPU, PPU1, and PPU2. When Nintendo revised the SNES motherboard around 1995, all 3 of these chips were combined into one single chip called the S-CPUN. This hardware change is what gave this model of the SNES more graphics processing power.

How do I know if my SNES is a 1-CHIP version?

1. Look at the serial number.

The serial number barcode is printed on a sticker located on the bottom of the console beneath a barcode.

One obvious indicator that you may have a SNES with a 1-CHIP motherboard design is if the console's serial number begins with "UN3". A 1-CHIP SNES serial number will always start with a UN3. However,