The game itself is a side-scrolling action game from Hudson Soft that has a graphical style that feels more at home on the Genesis or TG16 and a gameplay style that seems inspired by the likes of Shinobi III on the Genesis. Aero Fighters was released as an arcade game in and then ported to the SNES two years later in very limited quantities.
The NES and SNES both were crucial platforms for fans of the Blue Bombers, and this particular beauty has continued to climb several of spots on this list each time we update the guide. Mega Man X3 has essentially doubled in value every three years since Mega Man X3 was one of two games to use a specialized chip called Cx4 that allowed for some 3D graphics in games Mega Man X2 being the other title.
Because of this chip, it is an oddity and has some of the best graphics on the SNES. It is also quite hard to find. These two factors combine to make it one of the more expensive Super Nintendo games. One of the easiest to find games on this list, Earthbound is also one of the most popular.
The game is famous for its cult like following of fans, and those who love it most are always on the hunt for one in wonderful condition. It is still regarded as one of the most enjoyable RPGs to this day.
Prices have increased quite a bit for Earthbound over the last decade. This installment of cult-classic series from Taito and Natsume is often regarded as a favorite in the franchise.
The game can not only be tricky to find, but is has a bit of a following. It can be rather slow-paced and has lots of grinding, but it has an interesting way of letting you determine how your create evolves which also adds to re-playability. The original Super Nintendo port of the arcade classic released in only had two playable characters — Mike and Cody — with the third character, Guy, trimmed to help it fit on a cost-effective cartridge.
This second variation of the classic Final Fight brawler had a full retail release in Japan a year later. It swapped out Cody and let you play as Guy instead.
It eventually had a very limited retail release. This sidescroller was published by Konami but developed by LucasArts. Metal Warriors has slowly built up a bit of a following among collectors and has recently begun climbing these rankings.
It is the first and only title in the main series to make use of bit graphics, and the eight Robot Masters in the game are the product of design contests held for fans in Japan. Mega Man 7 has actually appreciated quicker than most games on this list. This classic top-down shooter with a humorous flair was developed by LucasArts and saw solid commercial exposure on both the Super Nintendo and Sega Genesis, but it can be extremely difficult to find the game with this late-release artwork.
Most gaming fans actually prefer this artwork as it captures the personality of the game and is a great illustration. Sadly, the game cartridge and the manual still features the original commercial artwork. Because the artwork is only a variant on the outer box, the pricing above is only either the empty box, boxed, and complete copies of the game.
The bare cartridge does not have any premium. See our forum discussion for more info and photos of this great variant. However, the Harvest Moon series eventually grew into cult classic series including an installment on the aforementioned N64 , and many fans and collectors starting hunting down the cartridge that started it all.
Even with the series picking up beforehand, we have seen some strong value appreciation over the last 8 years. The developer, Titus, already had a relatively bad reputation during the bit generation, so the game really got buried in the bargain bins by the time it left stores.
Over the last two decades, Super Nintendo collectors have been trying to flesh out more of their collections, and finding this piece can be be a challenge to track down in good condition. Loose copies have nearly tripled since then and complete copies remain strong.
However, in the last 5 years, we have seen values nearly double from that mark. Complete copies in solid condition can be tricky to find and command a grand premium.
However, now the series is firmly a pillar in the retro gaming landscape, so there is very little surprise in its collectability. While it may be simple to view this SNES version as a port, there are game elements including level designs that are drastically altered from the original. It is also worth noting that Dracula X is considered be in a different universe than the official Castlevania timeline. Chrono Trigger is probably one of the most abundant of the games on this list, but it has such a strong bond with Super Nintendo and RPG fans that it commands a strong premium.
Even by Square standards, Chrono Trigger was created by an all-star cast of developers and stands up to the test of time in terms of story and game play. Even though Chrono Trigger has a strong following, its heavy premium despite its lack of rarity combined with a DS release and digital re-issues have kept these values in check over the years.
While RPGs have a stronger presence on the Super Nintendo, shmups have become a strong collecting force on many retro platforms. By , Space MegaForce had nearly tripled from the levels just two years earlier. This rarity was part of series of health educational games from Raya Systems that was a simple run-and-jump platformer aimed at teaching children about asthma and how to prevent it. Upon booting up the games, you can tell that Raya Systems who was actually a supplier of health devices worked with developers that could create a game quickly and cheaply.
YouTuber Kim Justice actually has a brief video discussing their work focusing on one of the most unfortunate releases, Captain Novalin. After getting more exposure, SNES collectors are noticing how hard this title is to find on a regular basis and are willing to pay a premium.
Much like Final Fight 2, this third installment was an exclusive to the Super Nintendo. However, in hindsight, if you are a fan of the series, you can appreciate that Capcom did put some effort into refining the Final Fight experience on the SNES. Running attacks are a subtle, but welcome addition and there are also special moves that can be pulled off with Street Fighter-like control motions.
In , prices doubled in the span of a year or two and has increased gradually from then. If you ever fell in love with top-down shooter Zombies Ate My Neighbors, you will feel at home with the follow-up, Ghoul Patrol. LucasArts worked with a third-party developer on Ghoul Patrol, but it runs on essentially the same gameplay engine as Zombies. Unfortunately, it lost a bit of its charm and humor while adding a few clumsy gameplay elements.
After the Ninja Gaiden series was rejuvenated on the Xbox in , more attention was brought back to the classic games in the series. This particular cartridge brought back the original NES titles to the SNES with enhanced graphics and music plus some slight tweaks to the gameplay.
Unfortunately, this release did suffer from some slowdown, unresponsive controls, spotty hit detection, and censorship. R-Type III: The Third Lightning is one of the more popular games in the influential shmup series and one of the best shooters on the SNES due to its huge levels, impressive bosses, and a solid difficulty level.
Irem also worked to cater to the SNES hardware to avoid slowdown. In the mid s, this was a bold move, but it makes for a nice console exclusive for collectors. Donkey Kong Country 3. Harvest Moon. Star Fox. Aero Fighters. Demon's Crest. Pocky and Rocky 2. Sunset Riders. EVO the Search for Eden.
Wild Guns. Spiderman Maximum Carnage. Illusion of Gaia. Super Nintendo System Jr. Super Gameboy. Lufia II Rise of Sinistrals. Final Fight Guy. Street Fighter II Turbo. The Philips CD-i is one of the strangest consoles ever released. It was more powerful than other consoles when it launched and was capable of playing more advanced games, but its price meant it was out of reach for children and many adults. Full-motion video and games like Wing Commander III: Heart of the Tiger could only do so much, and the 3DO existed as an interesting relic rather than a worthwhile console.
A console that was more expensive than the SNES and Genesis but promised extra power to back it up, the Atari Jaguar marketed itself as a bit system years before the Nintendo 64 release. The Jaguar would be the last console Atari produced, selling on a few hundred thousand units before being discontinued. Two consoles could coexist and succeed in the s, but three was apparently too much. At more than twice the launch price of the Genesis, the Saturn lost much of its appeal, despite being packaged with the impressive Virtua Fighter.
One of the few consoles that managed to succeed despite a very high launch price, the original PlayStation is one of the most successful game systems ever. They were unlike anything on competing platforms, and Sony would take this momentum into the next generation. Had the Dreamcast not faced so much competition, it could have succeeded. Despite this, it was discontinued by The PlayStation 2 launched in and managed to attract significantly more attention. It was joined in by both the GameCube and the original Xbox.
The market had become too crowded for Sega, which shifted to third-party game development. Pricey but not ludicrously expensive at launch in , the PlayStation 2 went on to be the bestselling home game console ever. Over the next few years, PlayStation 2 would receive several must-have exclusives. Its price was cut multiple times during its lifespan keeping sales high, and it continued receiving great games after the PS3 had launched.
Melee followed shortly after. The first-person shooter revolutionized the genre on consoles, and the system went on to sell 24 million units. Beating Nintendo on the first try is no small feat. In , Microsoft also became the first console to adopt wide-scale online multiplayer with Xbox Live, and Halo 2 supported it at launch the following year.
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