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GameCube Games Skyrocket in Price Due to Scarcity and Nostalgia

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GameCube games are experiencing high prices and scarcity in the retro market due to a combination of factors. Despite a beloved library of first-party titles and a nostalgia-driven demographic, the console itself sold significantly fewer units than its predecessors and successors. This lower sales volume, coupled with a lack of modern re-releases and the fact that early Wii consoles could play GameCube discs (thus not adding new copies to circulation), has created a supply shortage. While some titles remain relatively affordable, flagship games like Super Smash Bros. Melee can command prices exceeding $150. AI

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GameCube Games Skyrocket in Price Due to Scarcity and Nostalgia

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  1. Engadget TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] (Will Shanklin) ·

    Why GameCube games are so expensive (and why they're rarely sold at retro stores)

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