An Unlikely Discovery in Wisconsin
This is the sort of story that fuels retro gaming fantasies, but what happened in Waukesha, Wisconsin in 2026 went beyond even the wildest dreams of collectors. As reported by Kevin Braun, manager of Waukesha Video Games, to Nintendo Wire, an unidentified man was going through his grandfather’s property when he stumbled across a box in an old storage room. His grandfather, who had once operated a delivery business serving local department stores, had apparently kept this box undisturbed for over 30 years. Thanks to fortunate storage conditions—away from moisture and sunlight—the contents were perfectly preserved.
97 Sealed NES Games Uncovered
Inside, the find was jaw-dropping: 97 Nintendo Entertainment System (NES) game cartridges, all factory sealed in their original packaging and described as being in “exceptional condition.” Many of these were among Nintendo’s most iconic titles, such as Super Mario Bros. and Duck Hunt. Discovering even one sealed NES game in such shape would be remarkable; finding 97 is almost unheard of.
Expert Grading Raises the Stakes
Unsure of what he had, the owner took the entire trove to PSA, a leading authority in authenticating and grading collectibles. According to the experts, many of these cartridges weren’t just new—they were ultra-rare production variants previously unseen on the market. Among them, 12 games received grades exceeding 9.6/10, and one cartridge achieved the virtually unattainable perfect PSA 10. The lot also included “Glossy Sticker Seal” and “Oval SOQ” editions, extremely limited releases distributed in the late 1980s.
Turbocharged Value and Where the Games Are Going
For collectors, the discovery was nothing short of a miracle. A single sealed, high-grade NES game can fetch serious money, but a batch like this is extraordinary. According to estimates cited from specialized auctions, some individual games were valued at over €8,500 each (roughly $9,100.00 as of 2026), while the combined value soared well into the tens of thousands of dollars.
The story doesn’t end with the profit. Some of the collection will go on display, while other games will be auctioned. Part of the proceeds from the sales is reportedly destined for charitable causes—a move that’s sure to be well received in both the collecting community and beyond.
Could someone send me the address via DM if they have more info? I’m in Wisconsin for a few weeks with a small team, and it’d be really convenient to do business with this person. I have absolutely no intention of stealing his stock—just to be clear!
