
🎮 Retro consoles that went up in price in 2025: what's now worth gold
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Do you have an old console stashed away?
You may not know it, but by 2025 some retro consoles have doubled (or tripled!) their value .
At MartZ Gaming, we'll tell you which consoles are the most sought-after and why they're on the rise.
If you have any, you could be sitting on treasure.
🔥 1. Game Boy Advance SP (Special Editions)
💰 Before: €90-150
💥 Now: €200-400 (or more!)
The Zelda Gold Edition, NES Edition , Tribal Edition , and Pikachu have all gone up a lot.
Complete, with original box, they are museum pieces.
🔥 2. Nintendo 64
💰 Before: €60-100
💥 Now: €150-300
Functional consoles, with original controllers and complete cables, are highly sought after.
And if it comes with games like Mario Kart 64 or Zelda Ocarina , even better.
🔥 3. Game Boy Color + Pokémon games
💰 Before: €50-90
💥 Now: €130-250
Especially the most iconic colors (Transparent Purple, Yellow, Strawberry Red...) and if it includes games like Pokémon Red, Blue or Yellow.
🔥 4. PlayStation 1 (front-facing model)
💰 Before: €40-60
💥 Now: €100-180
Nostalgia for the first PlayStation has grown tremendously, especially with games like Crash Bandicoot , Metal Gear Solid , Resident Evil , etc.
🔥 5. GameCube (purple or silver editions)
💰 Before: €60-100
💥 Now: €140-250
One of the most underrated for years, it is now a collector's item.
Many people are looking for functional models with their original remote control.
💬 Why are they rising so much?
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Fewer units available in good condition
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More interest in collecting and reliving childhood
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TikTok and YouTube are generating retro hype
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Many new players are discovering the classic
🛡️ At MartZ Gaming we help you evaluate them
✅ We buy retro consoles at the best price
✅ We check authenticity and operation
✅ We sell only original pieces, ready to use or collect
👉 Visit us at MartZ Gaming and talk to us without obligation