Metacritic 93
Out of 100
Originally developed as a sequel to Super Mario RPG for the SNES.
Always verify the label print. Original N64 labels have a matte texture. Check for a Nintendo-stamped board inside.
RPG, Adventure · 2001
Paper Mario
Nintendo 64 · Value & Price File
Charming RPG with unique paper-craft aesthetic and turn-based combat with timed button presses.
As of June 2026, loose cartridges typically sell for $75–$90, while complete-in-box copies trade for around $280.
Market valuemarket range · June 2026
Loose~$75–$90CIB~$280
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★ RPG, Adventure · 2001 ★
THE FILE
- Developer
- Intelligent Systems
- Publisher
- Nintendo
- Released
- 2001-02-05
- Genre
- RPG, Adventure
- Players
- 1
- ROM
- 32 MB
- Save
- Flash RAM
- ESRB
- E
- Units Sold
- 1.37M
- Score
- 93 / 100
Collector's Q&A
How much is Paper Mario worth?
As of June 2026, a loose cartridge typically sells for $75–$90. Complete-in-box copies sell for around $280. Live links in the Price Check panel show the latest numbers.
Why does complete-in-box cost more?
The original box and manual were routinely discarded, so surviving complete sets are genuinely scarce. The box and manual can add at least $160 over the loose price.
How do I spot a fake cartridge?
Authentic carts have a Nintendo-stamped board inside, factory-molded plastic seams, and a board serial that matches the region label. Phillips-head screws instead of Gamebit screws? Treat it as suspect.
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