Super Nintendo Games, Consoles and Accessories for Sale
The Old School Game Vault sells authentic SNES games like Super Mario World, Soul Blazer, Illusion of Gaia, and Final Fantasy III, plus systems and accessories to go with them.
SNES Buying Questions
Answers to common questions about buying SNES games, consoles, and accessories.
▶ Which Rare SNES Games Should I Look For?
These are some rare and sought-after North American SNES releases, including 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.
- Exertainment Mountain Bike Rally / Speed Racer
- Star Fox: Super Weekend
- Aero Fighters
- Hagane: The Final Conflict
- Donkey Kong Country: Competition Cartridge
- Pocky & Rocky 2
- Metal Warriors
- Bronkie the Bronchiasaurus
- Final Fight Guy
- EarthBound
Want to know why some games cost more? Read what actually determines a game’s value.
▶ How Can I Spot Counterfeit SNES Games Online?
Ask the seller for clear photos of the front, back, and end labels, and inside the cartridge if they can open it. No single sign proves a game is real or fake, and some counterfeits copy original markings, so look at the clues together.
- Shell condition: A 30-year-old game that looks brand new deserves a closer look, though some real games were well kept or have had their shells replaced.
- Back label: Most real labels have a small two- or three-character code stamped into them, like 11A or 0B. A missing or very faint code is worth asking the seller about.
- Screws: Nintendo’s original security screws are cleanly made and round. Rough or jagged screws can be a warning sign, though screws can be swapped on real games too.
- Label print: Blurry text, the wrong font, or off colors on the end label are common signs of a fake.
- Internal board: Ask for clear photos of both sides of the circuit board and compare its layout, markings, and chips with a verified authentic copy of the same game. Games that save, like EarthBound, Chrono Trigger, and The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past, normally have a battery on the board, though it may have been replaced over the years.
At The Old School Game Vault, we check every SNES cartridge before it goes in our store, and we’re happy to email extra photos of any game. Read more about how to spot fake SNES games.
▶ Which SNES RPGs Do We Recommend?
These are the SNES RPGs we recommend at The Old School Game Vault, and why.
- Final Fantasy III: Released in Japan as Final Fantasy VI. An epic story of personal sacrifice and struggle, with a powerful, emotional narrative.
- Final Fantasy II: Released in Japan as Final Fantasy IV, with a great soundtrack, a rich story, and characters you get attached to.
- Chrono Trigger: Time travel, memorable characters, and multiple endings make this one of our favorite SNES RPGs.
- EarthBound: A quirky modern-day adventure that trades castles and swords for small towns, baseball bats, and unusual enemies.
- Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars: Combines Mario’s familiar world with turn-based battles and timed button presses that keep combat engaging.
- Lufia II: Rise of the Sinistrals: Lesser known, but with a great combat system and a strong story.
- Secret of Evermore: An action RPG starring a boy and his shapeshifting dog, with an alchemy system that uses collected ingredients.
- Soul Blazer: An underrated action RPG that mixes combat with rebuilding towns.
- Illusion of Gaia: Combines action combat, exploration, and character transformations in an adventure inspired by real-world locations.
▶ Which SNES Accessories Should I Look For?
Explore SNES accessories for multiplayer games, Game Boy compatibility, Mario Paint, and more. Check The Old School Game Vault’s listings for current availability.
- Super Game Boy: Plugs into the SNES so you can play Game Boy games on your TV, with color palettes and borders.
- Super Multitap: Lets up to five players join in on supported games like Super Bomberman.
- Super Scope: A light gun for games like Super Scope 6. It runs on six AA batteries and needs an older CRT TV to work.
- SNES Mouse: Originally bundled with Mario Paint, and also works with a handful of other games.
- Game Genie: A cheat device for unlocking codes, extra lives, and hidden content.
- AV Cable: The SNES uses the same AV port as the Nintendo 64 and GameCube, so one cable works with all three.
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. There’s a $100 minimum order to sell, with a free shipping label included.
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Shipping Address: 6321 Dempster St PMB 261, Morton Grove, IL 60053-2848
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