NES Classic Sold 2 Units Per Minute On eBay After Discontinuation, Average Price Of $332

By Jonathan Leack

It was announced yesterday that Nintendo will be ceasing production of the NES Classic Edition. This immediately affected second hand sales of the product, which have seen a rapid rise in demand over the course of the past 24 hours.

eBay sales data for yesterday showed that on average two NES Classic Edition consoles were sold every minute throughout the day. This equates to 2,880 second hand units being sold for a 24 hour period.

In contrast, the NES Classic Edition sold once every 18 seconds on eBay during launch day with an average price of $230.

At the time of the writing of this article there are 345 units listed on eBay with an average sold price of $332 during the past 24 hours. Its MSRP is $59.99.

Jonathan Leack
Jonathan Leack

Although Jonathan Leack began covering the gaming industry in 2009, his earliest roots date back to 2004 when he wrote his first of many reviews to come. Equipped with a B.S. in Computer Information Systems and several information technology certifications, he provides a unique perspective that is technological and business conscious. Having acquired the role of Executive Editor in 2016, his mission is to make GameRevolution a gaming site that thoughtfully considers the consumer perspective, and has a knowledgeable presence of PC gaming, console, hardware, and eSports coverage.

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