Metacritic 97
Out of 100
Required the Expansion Pak for most game modes.
Always verify the label print. Original N64 labels have a matte texture. Check for a Nintendo-stamped board inside.
FPS, Action · 2000
Perfect Dark
Nintendo 64 · Value & Price File
Spiritual successor to GoldenEye with futuristic setting and advanced AI.
As of June 2026, loose cartridges typically sell for $21–$24, while complete-in-box copies trade for around $70.
Market valuemarket range · June 2026
Loose~$21–$24CIB~$70
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★ FPS, Action · 2000 ★
THE FILE
- Developer
- Rare
- Publisher
- Nintendo
- Released
- 2000-05-22
- Genre
- FPS, Action
- Players
- 4
- ROM
- 32 MB
- Save
- EEPROM
- ESRB
- M
- Units Sold
- 3.2M
- Score
- 97 / 100
Collector's Q&A
How much is Perfect Dark worth?
As of June 2026, a loose cartridge typically sells for $21–$24. Complete-in-box copies sell for around $70. 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 $41 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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