NES Buying Questions

Answers to common questions about buying NES games, consoles, and accessories.

▶ What Are the Most Popular Used NES Games?

These are some of the most popular used NES games at The Old School Game Vault.

  • The Legend of Zelda
  • Super Mario Bros. 3
  • Super Mario Bros.
  • Super Mario Bros. 2
  • Mike Tyson’s Punch-Out!!
  • Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles
  • Final Fantasy
  • Metroid
  • Contra
  • Mega Man 2

Looking for your next game? Read our reviews of Super Mario Bros. 3 and Contra.

▶ What Are the Rarest NES Games, Including Unlicensed Releases?

These are some rare and sought-after NES releases, including unlicensed games and competition cartridges. Prices change with condition and whether the box and manual are included, so check The Old School Game Vault’s listings for what’s in stock.

  • Stadium Events
  • Nintendo World Championships 1990
  • Little Samson
  • Cheetahmen II (unlicensed)
  • Peek-A-Boo Poker (unlicensed)
  • Bubble Bath Babes (unlicensed)
  • The Flintstones: The Surprise at Dinosaur Peak!
  • Panic Restaurant
  • Power Blade 2
  • Bonk’s Adventure

Want the story behind each one? Read more about the rarest NES games.

▶ Which NES Turbo Accessories Do We Recommend?

These are the NES turbo accessories we recommend at The Old School Game Vault. A good turbo accessory was always a must for me when playing shoot ’em ups.

  1. NES Advantage: An arcade-style joystick Nintendo released in 1987, with adjustable turbo dials for A and B and a slow-motion button. For me it was too big and clunky outside of shoot ’em ups.
  2. NES Four Score: Released by Nintendo in 1990. It lets four players join in on supported games and adds turbo to each controller. See our list of the best NES Four Score games.
  3. NES Satellite: Released in 1989. It’s a wireless infrared adapter for up to four controllers with A and B turbo switches. It runs on six C batteries and sits right next to you on the couch.
  4. NES Max: A Nintendo controller with turbo A and B buttons and a comfortable grip, but the circular thumb pad was its flaw.
  5. Turbo Blaster: One of my favorites. You plug in any NES controller and get adjustable turbo for A and B plus slow motion. It’s easy to use and you don’t lose any functionality like you do with the NES Advantage.

Read my full review of the best NES turbo accessories.

Did you know you can sell NES games to The Old School Game Vault?

See our cash offer upfront, before you ship. Get paid within 3 to 4 business days after your order is received and processed, by PayPal, Zelle, Venmo, and more. Orders of $100 or more receive a free shipping label.