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How much is a Nintendo 64 worth?

Short answer: a standard grey Nintendo 64 console that works, sold on its own ("loose"), is usually worth about $50–100. In late October 2026, loose consoles on eBay sold mostly between about $50 and $95, and the PriceCharting sold-price guide put the typical loose price at about $70. A complete, boxed console usually sells for roughly $200–500, and a factory-sealed one for over $1,000. Special editions such as the Pikachu N64 sit well above that. What decides where yours lands: whether it works, what comes with it, and whether you still have the box.

What N64s actually sell for

These ranges come from completed sales (not asking prices) tracked by PriceCharting in 2026, plus a March 2026 BGR value article. They are a sense of scale, not a quote for your console — prices move and condition matters.

Sources don't agree exactly. BGR's article estimated loose sales averaging around $90 and boxed consoles around $200, while PriceCharting's guide showed about $70 loose and about $300 complete in late 2026. That spread is normal for used electronics: a tested console with a good controller sells well above an untested one with a broken cover. In the UK, an auction house guide from April 2026 put a working console with controller and cables at about £80–140.

Before you set a price, search eBay for "Nintendo 64 console" plus what you have (for example "with controller" or "complete in box") and filter by Sold items. Asking prices on unsold listings are often much higher than what consoles actually sell for.

What moves the price up or down

• Does it work? "Tested, working" is the biggest single factor. An untested console is priced like a gamble. Plug it in and play a game for a few minutes before you list it.
• The memory slot cover and Jumper Pak. The removable cover on top hides a slot that must hold either the small Jumper Pak or the larger Expansion Pak. Without one, the console shows no picture. Listings with a missing cover sell for less, and buyers will ask about the Pak.
• Expansion Pak included. The red-topped Expansion Pak adds memory and is needed for games such as Donkey Kong 64 and The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask. If yours has one, say so in the title.
• Controllers. Each original controller adds value — but only if the analog stick is in good shape (see the checks below). A colored controller, such as Atomic Purple, can help a listing stand out.
• Cables. The original power brick and AV (composite) cable make it ready to play. A console without power is harder to sell as "working".
• Box and paperwork. The box alone often sells for more than a loose console. Matching serial numbers on box and console are a plus for collectors.
• Color and edition. Standard grey is the most common. Limited colors and special editions sell for more, but check sold listings for your exact version — these sell rarely and prices swing.
• Games. Cartridges are priced separately and some are worth more than the console. If you have games, consider listing the valuable ones on their own rather than throwing them into a bundle.

Check it before you list (15 minutes)

Clean the shell with a slightly damp cloth before photos. Don't open the console to "fix" things unless you know what you're doing — buyers prefer an honest description to a home repair.

Photograph it the way buyers check it

• Everything included, together, in daylight on a plain background.
• The top with the cover off, showing the Jumper or Expansion Pak.
• The label underneath and any serial number on the box.
• A photo of it running — the TV showing a game title screen is the best proof it works.
• Close-ups of any flaw: a crack, a worn stick, a missing cover. Showing flaws up front protects you from returns — see our guide on avoiding "not as described" returns on eBay.

Where to sell an N64

• eBay — the biggest pool of retro game buyers and the easiest place to check sold prices. Best for complete-in-box, special editions and bundles you'll ship.
• Facebook Marketplace and local sales — no shipping, and buyers can see it running. Good for a standard loose console.
• Mercari — popular for small electronics and games, with simple shipping labels.
• Retro game stores and trade-in — the fastest option, but a store pays well below what it expects to resell at, because it has to test, clean and hold stock.

A listing title that works

Put what it is, what's included and its condition first:

Nintendo 64 N64 Console NUS-001 Tested Working + Controller, Expansion Pak, Power & AV Cables

In the description, say how you tested it (which game, how long), the state of the controller stick, and point to photos of any flaws.

Packing and shipping

Remove any cartridge from the slot. Wrap the console and power brick separately in bubble wrap so the heavy brick can't crack the shell, coil cables with a twist tie, and use a sturdy box with padding on all sides. If you have the original box, put it inside a shipping box — never ship a collectible box with labels stuck on it.

Questions

Is my old N64 worth a lot of money?

Usually not a lot — a standard working console is worth tens of dollars, not hundreds. Big numbers come from sealed consoles, complete boxed ones in excellent condition and special editions.

Should I sell the console and games together?

Common games can go in a bundle. Check the sold price of each game first; valuable titles usually bring more when listed separately.

My N64 turns on but shows no picture. Is it broken?

First check that a Jumper Pak or Expansion Pak is seated in the slot under the top cover, and that the AV cable is in the right input on the TV. If it still doesn't work, sell it as "for parts or not working" and say what you tried.