WATA and VGA Graded Video Games
Why Buy Collectible Video Games from Heritage Auctions?
Heritage Auctions was one of the first auction houses to embrace the new collectible market of sealed, vintage video games. Now we routinely break our own records for the highest-priced video games sold at auction. We accept sealed, graded, vintage games, which are then valued by our experts and offered for sale at public auction. Plus, our fees, estimates, and prices are transparent for both buyers and sellers.
Finally, Heritage Auctions offers video games graded by Wata and VGA. This independence, combined with our passion for service, results in an exceptional experience whether you are consigning to auction or expanding your video game collection.
New Records for Most Expensive Video Games
- The first copy of John Madden Football - Wata 9.2 A+ Sealed [Cardboard Box], Genesis Electronic Arts 1990 USA ever offered at Heritage Auctions sold for $480,000 on January 28, 2022, setting a world record for the most ever paid for a sports video game. Read the Press Release - February 1, 2022 - Boom! 'John Madden Football' Leads Heritage Auctions' Video Games Event to Nearly $5 Million
- A spectacular copy of Sonic the Hedgehog - Wata 9.8 A+ Sealed [Made in Japan, Early Production], Genesis Sega 1991 USA drew 19 bids and soared to $360,000 in our April 23, 2022 Video Games Auction. Read the Press Release - April 23, 2022 - 'Sonic the Hedgehog' Reaches $360K to Pace $5 Million Heritage Auctions Video Games Event
- A magnificent copy of Super Mario 64 - Wata 9.8 A++ Sealed, N64 Nintendo 1996 USA sold for $1,560,000 on July 11, 2021. The new record obliterated the previous world record, set just two days prior, when Heritage sold The Legend of Zelda - Wata 9.0 A Sealed [No Rev-A, Round SOQ, Early Production], NES Nintendo 1987 USA for $870,000. Read the Press Release - July 12, 2021 - 'Super Mario 64' sells for $1.56 Million at Heritage Auctions, Shattering World Record for a Video Game
What Video Game Grading Services Do We Use?
Wata Games
Wata Games is the preeminent grading and certification leader for the video game collectible market, and has set consistent and transparent standards in certification. Much like other collectibles, the video game collectible industry is now evolving from nostalgia to a recognized form of art and history. Founded and operated by experts and collectors in the collectible industry, Wata Games offers the true confidence in collecting video games that is recognized and respected by hard-core collectors. Wata Games also unifies the collecting community through its programs and community outreach.
VGA-Graded Video Games
CGA has four different grading divisions internally: action figures, dolls, die-cast toys, and of course VGA -- Video Game Authority - for packaged and prototype video games and related items.
CGC-Graded Video Games
CGC Video Games is the latest division of Certified Guaranty Company® (CGC®), the world’s leading grading service for pop culture-related collectibles, including comic books, trading cards, magazines and concert posters. Though this service is still in-development, Heritage plans to accept Video Games authenticated by CGC.
Learn More About Vintage Video Games
- Find the value of collectible video games in three steps.
- Glossary of Video Game Collecting Terms.
- Request a free auction evaluation of your collectible video games.