The 10 Most Expensive N64 Games (PAL)

The Nintendo 64 has one of the most loyal fanbases of any console – Mario 64, Ocarina of Time and GoldenEye defined a generation. But while the big classics sold millions and remain cheap today, some N64 games saw tiny European print runs.

Those cartridges now trade for three-figure sums in 2026 – complete-in-box copies of some even reach four figures. Here are the 10 most expensive PAL N64 games, ranked by what you'd realistically pay or get for a complete copy (cartridge + box + manual, "CIB").

One thing first: N64 boxes were cardboard – and most people threw them away. That's why the box is usually worth more than the cartridge. A loose cart often brings only a fraction of the CIB price.

1. StarCraft 64

Current price: ~€300–900 (CIB, PAL)

The holy grail for European N64 collectors. Blizzard's strategy classic hit the N64 at the very end of the console's life (2000) – and the PAL version shipped in tiny numbers, mostly in Australia with a trickle reaching Europe.

Why so expensive?

• Extremely small PAL print run at the end of the console's life
• StarCraft fans meet N64 collectors – double demand
• Loose carts already fetch €100+; complete PAL copies rarely surface

2. Snowboard Kids 2

Current price: ~€200–800 (CIB, PAL)

The sequel to the charming kart-style snowboard racer got a minuscule PAL release. While the US version is still findable, the European release is one of the rarest regular PAL games, period.

Why so expensive?

• Tiny PAL print run, very few copies in circulation
• Cult status as "the connoisseur's Mario Kart"

3. Conker's Bad Fur Day

Current price: ~€150–400 (CIB)

Rare's anarchic masterpiece launched in March 2001 – with the GameCube era already looming. Small print run, mature rating (unusual for Nintendo), and many retailers barely stocked it.

Why so expensive?

• Late release at the end of the console's life
• Rare cult status and legendary dark humor
• One of the most technically impressive N64 games ever

Fun fact: Nintendo barely promoted its own game at the time. Today, the market is making up for it.

4. Worms Armageddon

Current price: ~€120–300 (CIB)

Worms, of all things! The N64 version of the party classic had a very limited production run. Millions know the game from PC – on N64, it's a genuine rarity.

Why so expensive?

• Small print run of a late third-party port
• Massive brand recognition meets tiny supply

5. International Superstar Soccer 2000

Current price: ~€100–300 (CIB)

Konami's last football outing on the N64. Sports games were considered worthless – until collectors realized the late-era releases were barely produced at all.

Why so expensive?

• Released in 2000, when nobody was buying N64 sports games
• Sports titles were thrown out en masse, not collected

6. Rakuga Kids

Current price: ~€100–250 (CIB)

A PAL curiosity: Konami's adorable doodle-fighter released in Europe and Japan – but never in the US. That makes the PAL version the most accessible one for American collectors, which drives demand even higher.

Why so expensive?

• PAL exclusivity (in the West)
• An unusual genre for the N64: a 2D fighter
• US collectors are buying up the European supply

7. Paper Mario

Current price: ~€120–250 (CIB)

The successor to Super Mario RPG didn't reach Europe until October 2001 – with the GameCube already on store shelves. The print run was correspondingly small.

Why so expensive?

• One of the last major PAL releases ever
• Still an outstanding game – demand from players AND collectors

8. Mario Party 3

Current price: ~€100–220 (CIB)

Same story as Paper Mario: a late-2001 European release with a small print run – and thanks to its eternal party appeal, most copies were literally played to death.

Why so expensive?

• Late PAL release with a small print run
• Well-preserved copies are rare – Mario Party got used, not babied

9. Taz Express

Current price: ~€80–200 (CIB)

The oddball of the list: Taz Express released exclusively in PAL territories – the planned US version was cancelled. A mediocre game made valuable purely by its exclusivity.

Why so expensive?

• Fully PAL-exclusive – US collectors have no alternative
• Proof that rarity beats quality

10. Banjo-Tooie

Current price: ~€80–180 (CIB)

Rare's second bear adventure suffered the fate of all 2000-era releases: the world was already looking at the next console generation.

Why so expensive?

• Late release, smaller print run than its predecessor
• Rare nostalgia is a collector market of its own

Honorable Mention: Sealed Classics

Sealed new-old-stock plays by its own rules: a sealed, graded copy of Ocarina of Time sold at auction in 2021 for a record of roughly $870,000. That's an extreme outlier – but even "ordinary" sealed PAL classics bring 5–20× the CIB price. So if you still own a shrink-wrapped N64 game: don't open it.

What Does This Mean for Your Collection?

The patterns behind these prices repeat – and help you spot your own treasures:

• Released in 2000/2001? Small print run, high potential
• Box and manual present? Often 3–5× the cartridge's value
• PAL-exclusive or never released in the US? International demand drives the price
• Late-era sports and licensed games are chronically underrated

For a systematic way to value your whole collection, read our guide: What Is My Game Collection Worth? Interested in other consoles? We've also broken down the 10 most expensive PS2 games and the retro price trends for 2026.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Are my loose N64 cartridges worth anything?

Usually much less than complete copies – but not nothing. A loose StarCraft 64 still fetches €100+. For mass-market titles like Mario Kart 64 or GoldenEye, loose prices sit around €15–40.

Where do the price ranges in this article come from?

From actually sold listings (eBay sold items, PriceCharting) – not from asking prices of active listings. The ranges reflect condition and completeness: lower end = played but complete, upper end = top condition.

Will N64 prices keep rising?

The N64 benefits from the 90s generation's nostalgia wave, now at prime collecting age. The rare late releases have risen steadily in recent years. No guarantees though – markets fluctuate.

How do I know if my PAL version is the rare one?

Check the region code on the cartridge and box (e.g. NOE = Germany, EUR = Europe, AUS = Australia). Some games are only rare in specific PAL countries. The Kollekto scanner captures the exact version automatically.

Check whether one of these treasures is sitting on your shelf – scan your N64 collection for free with Kollekto.