Nearly 100 copies of a never-before-seen version of Super Mario Bros. have been found

Aug 10, 2026 · 2:45 PM UTC ·3 min read · 0 reactions · 0 comments · 4 views

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▪Gaming Tech Culture super mario bros retro gaming Nearly 100 copies of a never-before-seen version of Super Mario Bros. have been found Five of the cartridges received a perfect grade from PSA By Shawn Knight August 10, 2026, 9:45 Add TechS
▪TechSpot means tech analysis and advice you can trust.
▪Jackpot: Imagine stumbling across nearly 100 copies of a beloved Nintendo game – Super Mario Bros/ / Duck Hunt – from roughly four decades ago.

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Gaming Tech Culture super mario bros retro gaming Nearly 100 copies of a never-before-seen version of Super Mario Bros. have been found Five of the cartridges received a perfect grade from PSA By Shawn Knight August 10, 2026, 9:45 Add TechSpot Serving tech enthusiasts for over 25 years. TechSpot means tech analysis and advice you can trust. Jackpot: Imagine stumbling across nearly 100 copies of a beloved Nintendo game – Super Mario Bros/ / Duck Hunt – from roughly four decades ago. Now, imagine the cartridges in near mint condition... then imagine they're of a version of the game that has never been seen before. That's what recently happened to a retro shop owner in Wisconsin who is no doubt seeing dollar signs today.

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