Summary
- The Nintendo Wii has many rare and pricey games due to low print runs and obscurity, with some prices reaching four digits.
- Even popular titles like Mario Party 9 and Xenoblade Chronicles are pretty tricky to find on the second-hand market.
The Nintendo Wii was a tremendously special console and a cornerstone in gaming history. Making motion controls the USP after the immensely popular PlayStation 2 and Xbox made it clear they weren’t required (if you discount the brief fad of the EyeToy and, later down the line, Kinect) may have seemed like a risky move, but it paid off immensely.
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The Wii had hundreds upon hundreds of game launches, lasting even into the 2020s, so it stands to reason that some of these have become rarer than others. Whether due to low print runs, general obscurity, or low overall quality, some titles have turned into challenges in themselves for die-hard game collectors and archivists.
Updated on February 10, 2025, by PJ Molloy: With each passing year, the price of older games keeps getting higher and higher, and the Wii is no exception. It’s gotten to the point where some titles will cost you four-digit numbers. We’ve updated the list with even more rare games and their outrageously expensive price tags.
A quick note to clarify our ranking – these choices are based on the games’ value in US dollars at the time of writing. We considered both second-hand and mainstream outlets when calculating the prices, but bear in mind games will always differ in value in different countries and markets!
22
Walk It Out
Burn Calories While You Burn Funds
The Wii was known for being overloaded with fitness games, with Wii Sports often being bundled with the base console. Walk it Out is one of those games and is centered around… walking. As the title would perhaps imply. It is ostensibly a rhythm game for people who don’t like the tempo of typical rhythm games.
A game like this would have done well during the pandemic when, for many people, even taking a stroll in the park was something of a luxury, and many went on virtual walking tours. As it stands, though, Walk it Out seems like a quirky, sweet game that is now somewhat hard to find. Thankfully, price tags aren’t too unreasonable, averaging around $16.
21
Xenoblade Chronicles
Feel The Power Of The Monado; And Cold Hard Cash
Xenoblade Chronicles has always had a bit of a reputation for being a rare game, but that has been assuaged by ports on the Nintendo 3DS and Switch. Back in the day, though, you would have to shell out the cash to buy this game – even as much as $150 for a sealed copy!
Despite its historic rarity in the West, Xenoblade Chronicles was obviously successful enough to warrant sequels and a fantastic remaster, something fans are undoubtedly grateful for. Today, you can buy a new copy for about $40.
20
My Horse And Me: Riding For Gold
Looks Like Shovelware On The Shelf, Actually Worth A Truckload
This game is one for real horse enthusiasts. It proudly branded itself as the only game officially licensed by the Fédération Equestre Internationale (so you know it’s a good ‘un). My Horse and Me is ostensibly similar to any other game of its ilk, with a focus on competing in equestrian sports rather than simply bonding with your equine pal.
While the price point isn’t too steep – only about $45 – it’s certainly a rare one. You can’t help but wonder why it wasn’t a bigger success; surely it had nothing to do with the absolutely blank expressions of both the horse and its rider on the cover?
19
Fortune Street
You’ll Be Needing A Fortune To Play It, Too
Fortune Street
- Platform(s)
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Wii
- Released
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December 5, 2011
- Developer(s)
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Square Enix
A curious, experimental title that few folks remember, Fortune Street was an installment in Square Enix’s Itadaki Street series, which had not seen any Western localizations prior to this one. Tying together characters from the Mario universe with some from the Square stable – i.e. Dragon Quest and Final Fantasy – it’s a fairly complicated Monopoly-alike.
The baffling concept (who’d ever picture Bowser teaming up with Kiryl and Yangus?), and presumably general disinterest in playing an involved board game such as this in digital format, resulted in low sales and thus scarcity nowadays. If you’re lucky, you can pick up a used copy for around $35. If you want it new and sealed, get ready to drop almost $63.
18
The Oregon Trail 40th Anniversary Edition
You Have Died Of Typhoid And Bankruptcy
In celebration of its 40th anniversary, The Oregon Trail saw its launch on the Wii in 2011 with redesigned mechanics and 3D graphics. Not only are you able to drive the wagon, but you can also make changes to its tarp color and even catch fish. The game is a timeless classic that got yet another remade version in 2022, but this one will be much harder to find.
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It is a unique and one-of-a-kind Oregon Trail experience that you won’t get with any other existing platform version, so the price is definitely reflective of that. You’ll see it from eBay sellers for as high as $70.
17
Mario Party 9
The Last Party Of Its Generation
Mario Party 9
- Platform(s)
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Wii
- Released
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March 11, 2012
- Developer(s)
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Nd Cube
Mario Party 9 came out on the Nintendo Wii in 2012, and it marked the final entry for a Mario Party game, or any Mario game for that matter, to appear on the console. That’s probably the main reason why it’s more sought out as a collector’s item today, with new copies averaging around $71.
The game is famous for diverging from the series’ traditional formula, introducing the car mechanic, where you and your friends would traverse the board together and take turns driving. It was a bold new direction but ultimately failed to win over long-time fans.
16
One Piece: Unlimited Adventure
Worth More Than The One Piece Itself
The first One Piece video game to arrive on Western shores, Unlimited Adventure, is a standard anime adaptation where you can play as any of your favorite characters as they romp around familiar locations and just have fun. With it being on the Wii, expect the usual overcomplicated motion controls to interact with anything.
While the game isn’t too pricey compared to other rare Wii games, good luck with trying to acquire a copy. The title failed to sell well, and a perusal of the game’s Wikipedia page suggests that this could be due to a complete lack of advertising or promotion. A new copy will set you back about $82.
15
Guilty Gear XX Accent Core Plus
With A Title Like That, You Know It’s Expensive
While this entry in the Guilty Gear series has multiple versions and multiple consoles to play it on, the Nintendo Wii version is predictably the hardest to find — and it has the highest price, too. This game is an updated launch of the Guilty Gear X2 game.
While the other versions were received well, the Wii version’s controls sunk the review scores. This possibly contributed to the scarcity that the game experiences today. It goes for around $97 on the second-hand market.
14
Dokapon Kingdom
Not To Be Confused With That Other Series
While on the surface, this title is just a simple board game and RPG hybrid, Dokapon Kingdom has reached infamous heights as a rare, expensive collector’s item. It was published by Atlus on the Nintendo Wii, and this may be a part of the problem — Atlus is quite known for its low print numbers.
It’s notable that, even though a different company published Dokapon Kingdom on the PlayStation 2, those prices are quite a bit higher than one would expect, possibly due to the extreme demand placed on the Wii version. A new copy goes for about $102.
13
The Last Story (Limited Edition)
It’ll Cost You Your Last Buck
The Last Story
- Platform(s)
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Wii
- Released
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August 14, 2012
- Developer(s)
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Mistwalker, AQ Interactive
- Publisher(s)
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Nintendo, XSEED Games
If you’re a fan of the Final Fantasy series, this game may spark your interest. It’s a JRPG exclusive to the Wii from Final Fantasy creator Hironobu Sakaguchi. The limited edition is much harder to find, costing around $121 for a new copy. Even the standard edition costs a pretty penny, averaging about $86.
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It’s a fantasy game where you play as a character named Zael in the fictional Lazulis Island, with the core loop consisting of traveling in a party and battling enemies. It may be an easier Wii game to play as it chose not to implement motion controls in the gameplay, which sounds as rare as the game itself.
12
Shakedown: Hawaii
And ‘Shakedown’ Is The Right Term, Too
Developers Vblank Entertainment made a somewhat odd choice in 2020 to have their game Shakedown: Hawaii launch on the Wii — this is despite the Wii being officially discontinued since 2013. They also decided to launch the game on numerous other discontinued consoles. Guess they really believe in hunting collector novelties; and hey, it worked for Ubisoft and their endless parade of Just Dance installments.
Only 3,000 copies of this version exist, and they are all for the PAL region, thanks to Nintendo of America being unable to authorize an American version. Thanks to this, the game is incredibly rare, averaging around $127.
11
American Mensa Academy
Doesn’t Take A Genius To Know It’s Overpriced
The ‘brain trainer’ genre did really well on Nintendo’s handheld consoles, with Brain Age (also known as Dr. Kawashima’s Brain Training) being quite the iconic title on the DS. This led to many copycats trying to capitalize on the trend.
These attempts followed the market to the Nintendo Wii, where the genre was a bit of a flop. American Mensa Academy was not that successful and is something of a peculiarity on collectors’ shelves these days. The massive price hike seems limited to the NTSC version, with PAL versions of the game remaining dirt-cheap. If you’re buying from North America, get ready to spend about $150.
10
Silent Hill: Shattered Memories
Hopefully Your Copy Won’t Be Shattered
While Silent Hill games rarely make their way to Nintendo consoles, 2009’s Shattered Memories was the debut title on Wii. It also turned out to be one of its best horror games, written and designed by Sam Barlow, who is now known for FMV mystery games like Her Story, Telling Lies, and Immortality.
The plot loosely follows the original 1999 game, with Harry Mason as the protagonist wandering Silent Hill to be reunited with his daughter – while going for something new in terms of gameplay, especially with the motion controls. It’s a unique take on the original Silent Hill, but sadly, price tags have skyrocketed up to $156.
9
Metroid Prime: Trilogy (Collector’s Edition)
Samus Would Need To Sell Her Suit For This
Metroid Prime Trilogy
- Platform(s)
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Wii
- Released
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August 24, 2009
- Developer(s)
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Retro Studios
- Publisher(s)
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Nintendo
While making for a popular series and launching to critical acclaim, the Metroid Prime Trilogy is peculiar in that it had a very low print run. Why it was decided not to continue production may remain a mystery. Still, it will play on the minds of collectors.
Further increasing the luster of the game was the collector’s edition, which featured an art book and steelbook case. These days, it’s quite easy to locate for sale on the internet, but good luck paying any sort of reasonable price for it. A complete set goes for about $159.
8
Rhythm Heaven Fever
Inexplicably Called ‘Beat The Beat’ In European Territories
Rhythm Heaven Fever
- Released
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July 21, 2011
- Developer(s)
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Nintendo SPD, Nintendo
- Publisher(s)
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Nintendo
While the Wii U version of Rhythm Heaven Fever can be downloaded digitally for the low price of $19.99 (assuming you purchased it prior to the eShop closure), the Wii version that launched in 2012 is a whole other story. The minigame-packed title seems to have been driven into obscurity, and with that, its price is driven up to a whopping $184.
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It does, however, seem that Japanese versions of the game are a bit cheaper to acquire. So, that’s always an option for the Wii owners who so desperately want to experience this rhythm game — if they exist. Although, let’s be honest: Monkey Watch positively slaps.
7
Fire Emblem: Radiant Dawn
In Case The 50 Other Fire Emblems Aren’t Quite Enough
Fire Emblem: Radiant Dawn
- Released
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November 5, 2007
One of the most famous ‘rare games’ there is, Radiant Dawn remains as difficult of a title to get ahold of as it is difficult to actually play. While the Fire Emblem series is quite bustling and popular now, back in the day, it launched to something of a niche market.
As a result, this game and its predecessor (Fire Emblem: Path of Radiance) had a limited print run. With the series growing so popular, those who wish to go back to the older launches may find disappointment when seeing such high prices attached to these classics. Be prepared to spend up to $188 on a new copy.
6
Ju-On: The Grudge
The Only Grudge You’ll Bear Is Against The Second-Hand Market
Billed as a “Haunted House Simulator,” this one is a survival horror game launched to celebrate the 10-year anniversary of the eponymous Japanese horror movie. You may be more familiar with the Western film series called The Grudge, which was a remake of the Japanese original; the first film with Sarah Michelle Gellar debuted in 2004.
The game didn’t exactly do well and is now a big deal in the Wii game collector community, with prices rarely dipping below $75 — and that’s only for the disc alone. Those who want the manual and box will be paying up to $199.
5
Veggy World
A Silly Shooter About Fighting Evil Food
You’d be hard-pressed to find a Wii game more obscure than Veggy World. This quirky 2D shooter follows a pilot named Oscar, who must save the world from an army of evil fruits and vegetables. You can aim the Wii Remote to move the reticle and gun down as many wicked (albeit delicious) monsters as possible.
The game launched for Wii and DS in 2010, and both versions are a nightmare to buy. Just the box alone is worth $77. A sealed copy with the disc and manual will cost you about $425 – enough to purchase roughly four Wii consoles on the second-hand market.
4
Cyberbike Cycling Sports
A ‘Cyberbike’ Sounds Cooler Than It Actually Is
This title is definitely an odd one — while the prices listed above are certainly true for the NTSC version of the game, it is easy to acquire a PAL version of the game’s disc for less than $10. It seems that dreadfully low sales are yet again the driving force behind the inflated price tag, as it seems almost laughable for a game such as this — even with the Cyberbike accessory. North American collectors will spend about $463 on a new copy.
The Cyberbike itself was an actual, full-sized exercise bike that communicated with the Wii via infrared tech. Reviews at the time weren’t too pleased with its structural integrity – damage caused by strenuous pedaling was common and likely contributed to its high prices today, as a good chunk of the remaining units are busted.
Nintendo has come a long way with its exercise-centric peripherals, and this one also would’ve been a good fit during the pandemic. Cycling outside not an option? This game would give you the experience of riding through the outdoors.
3
Band Hero (Super Bundle)
More Expensive Than Concert Tickets
A spin-off of the Guitar Hero series, Band Hero upped the ante by adding bass, drums, and vocals to the mix. Grab a few friends and jam out to a wide array of hit songs from artists like The Jackson 5 and Taylor Swift. While it received fairly decent reviews, it ultimately failed to compete with its biggest rival, Rock Band.
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The standard edition is pretty easy to find, only costing about $23 for a new copy. The rarest version is the Super Bundle, which comes with a guitar, drum set, and microphone. If you want the game and all accessories in mint condition, get ready to drop at least $628.