Near mint condition copy of Super Mario Bros auctioned for over Rs 71 lakh

Vintage gaming consoles always have a special place in the heart of gamers. But some enthusiasts are ready to pay a fortune to get their hands on these age-old beauties.

An unopened copy of Super Mario Bros., released by Nintendo in 1985, achieved a world record when it sold for an eye-watering $100,150.

As explained by Kenneth Thrower, co-founder and chief grader of Wata Games, beyond the artistic and historical significance of the game, it is the supreme state of preservation that makes it even more invaluable.