How much is a Nintendo 64 worth depends on the exact console, what comes with it, and whether it still works. A clean console with official controllers and an expansion pak is not the same listing as a yellowed, untested deck with no cables. Photograph the console, the ports, and the extras, then compare current public listings.
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Example
A Nintendo 64 control deck with a controller and jumper pak
Colour, whether it works, and which controllers or games are included all move the price
A standard charcoal Nintendo 64 with a controller. Special-coloured decks and boxed complete sets often list differently from a loose working console. Photograph the ports and any expansion pak, and be honest about yellowed plastic or sticky buttons. Photograph by Evan-Amos. Public domain. Source: N64-Console-Set.png. See also photo credits.
Identify the exact model
The standard Nintendo 64 is a wedge-shaped console with a front cartridge slot and controller ports on the front edge. Region matters: a North American console, a European or Australian PAL console, and a Japanese console are not freely interchangeable for every cartridge. Colour of the shell is useful in the description, but the model and region labels are what settle the listing.
Photograph the top, the front ports, the back label, the power and A/V (or RF) cables, and any controllers or packs. The expansion pak and the jumper pak sit in the trapdoor on top; say which one is installed if you can see it, because those parts are often sold separately. Not sure what you have in the bundle? Snap photos of the console, the label, and the extras and the app reads them so you can confirm the set.
What changes the price
Working order comes first. Does the console power on, read a cartridge, and output a stable picture? Missing official power supplies, aftermarket cables, sticky or drifting controller sticks, cracked expansion doors, and heavy yellowing all move the range. Official controllers and official rumble or memory packs are different extras from unbranded replacements.
Games are often a separate market from the console. A bundle that includes sought-after cartridges should be described cartridge by cartridge, not rolled into one invented figure. Complete-in-box consoles and later "for parts" decks should not share comps. We will not invent a going rate for a grey deck or a coloured limited shell. Compare current listings for the same region, condition, and extras. For the games themselves, see video game value. For another Nintendo handheld, see how much is a Game Boy worth.
Trade-in versus sold comps
A shop trade-in is often lower than a private sale, because the shop has to test the deck, clean the slot, and hold stock. That can still be a fair choice if you want cash today. Asking prices for boxed or special-colour consoles can sit above recent sold prices. When we find enough listings, we show them so you can see the spread. If listings are thin, we label a rough estimate rather than inventing a precise number. See How we price.
Where to sell
People sell Nintendo 64 consoles on eBay, in game shops, and on Facebook Marketplace. The app can draft a listing for eBay, Facebook Marketplace, or Gumtree. In the UK, Australia, or Europe, say whether the power supply is the local official unit. Pack the expansion door so it cannot break in transit. For a later Nintendo home console, see how much is a Wii worth.
Scan and list
- Photograph the console, the back label, the cables, the controllers, and any expansion or jumper pak.
- Confirm the region and whether it powers on, and note yellowing, missing parts, or aftermarket extras.
- Review the Worth about figure and the listed range when we find enough current public listings.
You can start with a free web scan in the box on this page. Recapped or reshelled consoles should be described as such. A scan is a first look at the bundle and at current listings, not a workshop test. If you have not tried a cartridge, say the console is untested rather than guessing that it is fine.
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What makes How Much Is It Worth different
One photo is enough to start, and you can add up to two more angles. We identify the item first, you confirm or correct it, then we look up a Worth about figure and a listed range from current public marketplace listings. Those are asking prices, which can sit above what a piece finally sells for. You see the listings themselves when we find enough of them.
Coins and banknotes also draw on Numista. Trading cards use PokéWallet, with a source credit where that data appears. Gold and silver use a live metal price as a floor. If listings are thin, we show a clearly labelled rough estimate rather than inventing a precise number. The app can draft a listing for eBay, Facebook Marketplace, or Gumtree once you are ready to sell. For the short version of this process, read How we price.
FAQ
How much is a Nintendo 64 worth?
A Nintendo 64's value depends on the region, whether the console works, and what comes with it, including official controllers and an expansion pak. A yellowed, untested deck with no cables is not the same listing as a complete working set. Compare current public listings for that exact bundle.
Do the games and expansion pak sell separately?
Often, yes. Games are a separate market from the console, and the expansion pak and jumper pak are often sold on their own. Name the cartridges in a bundle rather than rolling them into one invented figure. See the video game value guide for the software.
Is a trade-in lower than a private sale?
Often, yes, because the shop has to test the deck and clean the slot. That can still be a fair choice if you want cash today. Compare a shop offer with current public listings for the same region, condition, and extras.
Can I scan a Nintendo 64 with the app?
Yes. Photograph the console, the back label, the cables, the controllers, and any expansion or jumper pak, then confirm the region and whether it powers on.
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Updated 11 November 2026. Written by Harris, who built How Much Is It Worth. Figures that we cite include a source and a date. They are not a certified appraisal. See How we price.
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