Coverage dated August 11, 2026 to August 13, 2026

Ultrarare Nintendo game cartridges discovered in Wisconsin

Headline from The Oregonian

“It’s like pulling out like a Holy Grail. They’re gorgeous.”

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19 articles, oldest first.

WMUR
Dozens of rare Nintendo cartridges discovered in storage box (opens WMUR)
Published Aug 11, 2026
WMUR's feed description
A storage box in Wisconsin turned up nearly 100 rare Nintendo cartridges, including a previously unknown version of Super Mario Bros. and Duck Hunt.
Philadelphia Inquirer
Ultra rare Nintendo Mario game cartridges discovered in Wisconsin (opens Philadelphia Inquirer)
Published Aug 11, 2026
Philadelphia Inquirer's feed description
A set of unique, extremely rare Super Mario cartridges was found in a gaming store in Waukesha, Wisconsin, and will be auctioned off starting Friday
New York Post
Wisconsin store owner, Nintendo superfan discovers dozens of ultra rare vintage Mario Bros. game cartridges: ‘Holy Grail’ (opens New York Post)
Published Aug 11, 2026
New York Post's feed description
Most of the cartridges will go up for sale Friday in an online auction that will run until Sept. 9.
WHEC Rochester
Ultrarare Nintendo Mario game cartridges discovered in Wisconsin (opens WHEC Rochester)
Published Aug 11, 2026
WHEC Rochester's feed description
A set of unique, extremely rare Super Mario cartridges was found in a gaming store in Waukesha, Wisconsin, and will be auctioned off starting Friday. Jason Ganos with Nintendo Wire said he discovered the products after they had been hidden away in a storage unit for decades, and while he is not sure…
Las Vegas Review-Journal
‘Like a Holy Grail’: Extremely rare Super Mario cartridges headed to auction (opens Las Vegas Review-Journal)
Published Aug 11, 2026
Las Vegas Review-Journal's feed description
The cartridges of Super Mario Brothers Duck Hunt were made in 1993, long after the company discontinued the bundle in 1991.
The Oregonian
Ultrarare Nintendo game cartridges discovered in Wisconsin (opens The Oregonian)
Published Aug 13, 2026
The Oregonian's feed description
“It’s like pulling out like a Holy Grail. They’re gorgeous.”

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