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How much is a Super Famicom worth?
The Super Famicom is the same 16-bit machine as the North American SNES, so their values track closely: roughly US$70–100 for a clean loose console and US$250–500 complete-in-box, with a small import premium for the Japanese machine. The single biggest swing is condition — above all, whether the plastic has yellowed.
Our own verified figure: median eBay sold price ¥19,715 across 8 tested consoles, rolling 365-day window (a smaller sample than our larger listings).
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The ranges (2026)
Clean US-dollar figures specific to the Super Famicom are thin, so the ranges below are drawn from its identical twin, the North American SNES, with the Japan-import premium noted separately.
| Condition | Typical range (SNES twin + import premium) |
|---|---|
| Loose, working (console + controller + cables) | US$70–100, plus a modest import premium |
| Complete-in-box (all inserts) | US$250–500, condition-dependent |
| Heavily yellowed plastic | Below the loose range — discolouration is the main discount |
| Untested / for-parts | Well below loose — assume a repair |
What changes the price
- Yellowing. The light-grey plastic yellows with age and UV. A clean, even-coloured shell is worth a clear premium over a browned one — this is the biggest single condition factor.
- Completeness. A genuine complete-in-box unit with the box and inserts is far scarcer than a loose console and commands the biggest premium.
- Import appeal. As a Japan-market machine, the Super Famicom carries a modest premium with international collectors over a plain North American SNES.
- Condition of the controllers and slot. Original pads with clean, coloured buttons and a slot that reads reliably add value.
Trade-in vs selling it yourself
A shop trade-in or buy-back is typically 50–65% of the resale value, because the shop needs a margin to resell. Selling it yourself returns more; a trade-in trades that difference for convenience.
How to cite
How Much Is a Super Famicom Worth? — Value Guide, Enjoy Game Japan Museum. https://museum.enjoygamejapan.online/en/reference/super-famicom-value/