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,

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he 5-screw Mike Tyson’s Punch-Out!! variant is a very rare and expensive find! Take a deep breath as we dive into the market value of this sought after and hard to find retro game. We recognize that condition and authenticity need to be considered when pricing this game or any game this rare and collectible…don’t worry, we will go into condition and grading factors that can affect market value later in this post. For now, however, just sit, back, and relax as we break down just how much the highly coveted 5 screw variant of Mike Tyson’s Punch Out!! can fetch on the collectibles market.

Let’s dive in with a few numbers…

Mike Tyson’s Punch Out - Loose 5 Screw Cartridge  

In today’s market, a loose 5 screw cartridge of Mike Tyson’s Punch Out!! can fetch approximately $800 to $1,000 USD. A grand might seem like quite a bit to spend on one game, but we are actually talking about the low end here when it comes to this title.

Mike Tyson’s Punch Out – 5 Screw Variant, Complete in Box

If this particular retro video game is discovered “Complete in Box” (CIB) -- meaning that it comes with the box, the game cartridge, the cartridge dust sleeve, and the original manual and other promotional inserts – then the value of this game on the collector’s market goes up significantly. In fact, it more than doubles. The Mike Tyson’s Punch Out!! 5 screw variant is valued at nearly $2,500 USD if it is Complete in Box.

Mike Tyson’s Punch Out – 5 Screw Variant, Sealed Copy

What if you had a genie that could grant you any video game you wanted? Well, suppose you wished for a sealed, never opened 5 screw copy of Mike Tyson’s Punch Out!! Then you certainly would have landed the “holy grail” for many Nintendo NES collectors. Unfortunately, it is hard to tell if a cartridge inside of the box is a 5 screw without opening it in the case of this particular game title. Not all first prints are 5 screw – in fact, most are 3 screw!

Why Does the 5 Screw Variant Exist?

It's unclear to us why the 5 screw cartridge exists here and there, but always so rarely. The game Mike Tyson’s Punch Out!! Was released near the end of October 1987, right around the time when Nintendo was swi

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Enjoy this short video of Woody from Toy Story shredding it on a skateboard in Andy's room. We enjoyed playing Disney's Extreme Skate Adventure on the Nintendo GameCube. There are tons of Disney characters to choose from to play as. This video game was also released on the Sony PS2. Depending on condition and cons