Rare Nintendo Cartridge Collection Discovered in Chicago Storage
A significant collection of rare Nintendo cartridges, including nearly 100 copies of an unreleased version of Super Mario Bros. and Duck Hunt, was discovered in storage in Chicago, with the potential to be worth millions.
Chicago, IL, August 9, 2026 —
A substantial hoard of rare Nintendo cartridges has been unearthed in a storage unit located in Chicago. The collection reportedly includes nearly 100 copies of an unreleased version of the popular video games Super Mario Bros. and Duck Hunt.
The discovery was made in a storage facility in the city. Details regarding the exact circumstances of the discovery, such as who found the cartridges or how long they had been stored, were not immediately available.
The potential value of this collection is significant, with initial assessments suggesting it could be worth millions of dollars. The rarity of the unreleased versions of Super Mario Bros. and Duck Hunt is a key factor driving this high valuation.
Information regarding the specific condition of the cartridges or the completeness of the original packaging was not provided in the summary. The exact number of cartridges in the collection, beyond the nearly 100 copies of the unreleased title, was also not specified.
The unreleased version of Super Mario Bros. and Duck Hunt is particularly noteworthy. Typically, the Nintendo Entertainment System (NES) version of Super Mario Bros. was bundled with the console, and Duck Hunt was often included on the same cartridge. The presence of numerous copies of an unreleased variant suggests a unique aspect to this find.
Further details concerning the provenance of the collection, the identity of the owner or discoverer, and the plans for the future of these rare gaming artifacts remain undisclosed.
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