Classic Nintendo Poster Becomes the Most Expensive Game Art Ever Sold

A Nintendo poster that was nearly thrown in the trash has now become the most expensive piece of video game artwork ever sold at auction. The rescued find has now provided an incredible windfall for a former Nintendo employee. Video game collectibles and the games themselves can sometimes be sold for eye-watering prices, especially when they're in good condition. For example, earlier in 2026, a copy of the original Super Mario Bros. broke sales records when it was auctioned off for $3 million.