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A "holy grail" copy of Super Mario Bros. has sold for $3m

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AI summary

A sealed, never-opened copy of the 1985 NES game Super Mario Bros. sold at a Heritage Auctions auction for $3 million USD, setting a new record for the highest price paid for a video game at a public auction. The game was preserved in its original packaging with a rare glossy sticker seal, a short-lived sealing method used by Nintendo in 1986.

How outlets framed it

The GB, TR, DE, and some IT and US outlets focus primarily on the record-breaking $3 million sale price, emphasizing its status as a new high for a video game at public auction. The CN and RU versions add more context, noting the packaging details (glossy sticker seal, preservation with an original NES) and the previous record, with CN highlighting its rarity. Contrastingly, the IT Amazon listing is purely a commercial promotion for a current game bundle and is not related, while the US Verge article includes a contrasting price note and a tone of irony. Overall, the coverage is consistent in reporting the sale, but varies in depth and framing, from simple record announcements to detailed collector-focused analysis.

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