# Why GameCube games are so expensive (and why they're rarely sold at retro stores) - Engadget

> Why GameCube games are so expensive (and why they're rarely sold at retro stores) Some titles can cost over $150. Walk into a retro game store, and decades of Nintendo history will greet you on the shelves.

- **Source:** [Engadget](https://www.engadget.com/2210424/why-gamecube-games-so-rarely-sold/?utm_source=gearopen.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=feed&utm_content=6a5404dbe0cae97e03645cfa)
- **Published:** 2026-07-12
- **Category:** Gaming
- **Tags:** #nintendo
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