But that’s not always the case.

These expensive games will really set you back a pretty penny if you ever want to own them.

That is, if you’re free to find them.

Shulk and Ike standing on either side of a Nintendo Wii while surrounded by gold coins.

Updated on March 24, 2025, by PJ Molloy:Collectors beware.

You’re in for a scare.

The lineup includes:

The collection was distributed by iam8bit, and only 2,500 copies were produced.

Samus, Sonic, Pokemon Colosseum’s Wes, and a black GameCube surrounded by large stacks of gold coins.

New bundles usually go for$307.

You actually save about $50 buying each game individually.

Despite its macabre premise, the game is famous for being cozy and heartwarming, albeit definitely a tear-jerker.

Lune in her Baguette outfit in front of blurred Lumiere from Clair Obscur Expedition 33.

With such a relaxing game comes an equally cozy collector’s edition.

Be prepared to see eBay prices up to$349for the complete bundle.

Get ready to spend about$384- double its original price.

Shantae and Miriam emerging from a Nintendo Switch surrounded by gold coins.

A standard physical copy is pretty easy to find, but the plush bundle is a different story.

To add all of that to your collection, you’ll need to drop roughly$400.

Collecting for the GameCube is becoming a more and more expensive hobby every day.

A split image of Donut County and Solar Ash from Annapurna Interactive Collection.

Today, we’re picking through the rarest and priciest games.

The cartridge by itself is worth six times more than the digital version.

A complete, unopened copy is even more expensive, costing around$441.

Stella on her boat while looking through the Everdoor from Spiritfarer.

Standard copies are incredibly pricey because the game had a limited physical launch.

However, the anniversary edition is even more expensive.

Since it was sold exclusively through Square’s website, it has become incredibly rare.

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Buying a new copy costs about$446.

It initially sold for $200 and has since doubled in price.

A new copy sells for about$447on eBay.

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To celebrate, PlatinumGames launched a Japan-exclusive limited bundle called the Bayonetta Non-Stop Climax Edition.

Although the Non-Stop Climax Edition was never launched outside Japan, Western collectors can still import it.

At this point, though, the price is pretty high.

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A new copy is worth about$458.

Unfortunately, the only way to get a physical copy on Switch is to buy a rare limited version.

If you manage to find one, it’ll likely cost you around$475.

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The cover art from Castlevania Advance Collection, showing Nathan Graves wielding his whip in front of Dracula’s castle.

A screenshot of the Knight fighting off Carver Hatchers in Hollow Knight.

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Mae running down the street in Night in the Woods.

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The Messenger running across a bridge over a river during a full moon.

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8-bit characters on a white background in Final Fantasy Pixel Remaster.

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Claude and Rena surrounded by the supporting cast in Star Ocean: The Second Story R.

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Bayonetta holding a gun with her back to the screen.

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A scary man in a tuxedo standing in a dark room from Outlast.

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Triple-A Games

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