You probably remember these accessories as the weird add-ons that ended up tangled in a box of old cables. Back then, most people paid $20–$60 for a controller or light gun, played with it for a few years, and moved on.
Today, some of that “junk” is trading hands for serious cash. In other cases, an accessory that once felt totally ordinary now sells for several times what you probably paid at Toys “R” Us.
Values change all the time and condition matters, but these examples show what collectors are actually paying right now, not wishful asking prices.
Table of contents
- NES Power Glove
- R.O.B. the Robot (NES Deluxe Set)
- NES Advantage Arcade Joystick
- NES Four Score Multitap
- Super Scope 6 Light Gun Bundle (SNES)
- Mario Paint Mouse Bundle (SNES)
- Super Game Boy Adapter (SNES)
- Nintendo 64 Expansion Pak
- N64 “Jungle Green” Funtastic Controller
- Nintendo 64 Transfer Pak
- Game Boy Camera
- Game Boy Pocket Printer
- GameCube WaveBird Wireless Controller
- GameCube Broadband Adapter (DOL-015)
- Game Boy Player and Start-Up Disc (GameCube)
- Official Wii Component Video Cable (RVL-011)
NES Power Glove
If you grew up in the late ’80s, the Power Glove was the ultimate flex. It barely worked, but it looked like the future strapped to your arm. Now that so many of those gloves were broken, lost, or tossed, working originals have become a nostalgia trophy.
Recent sales show loose Power Gloves commonly clearing $150, with complete-in-box (glove, sensors, paperwork, box) around $250–$300. One recent boxed glove brought about $300 on a major marketplace in early 2026. Sealed or graded copies are in a different league. New, unopened Power Gloves have sold in the $700+ range, and one graded example has been valued close to $3,000.
If you still have one, check that it’s original hardware (logo, labels, and tags intact) and not a later toy. Keep any cardboard inserts, bags, and manuals together, collectors will pay a premium for complete packaging in decent shape. Even a worn glove that still powers on and includes the sensor bars can be worth listing.
R.O.B. the Robot (NES Deluxe Set)
R.O.B, the Robotic Operating Buddy, was the odd little robot packed into the NES Deluxe Set in 1985. It only worked with a couple of games, but it helped Nintendo pitch the NES as more of a toy robot than just a game console, which is why so many kids begged for it.
Today, the robot and its deluxe bundle have become pricey display pieces. A loose R.O.B. unit often sells in the $300+ range, while complete Deluxe Sets with the console, R.O.B., Gyromite accessories, and box typically sit around $600–$700, with some sales pushing close to $1,000 depending on condition. New-in-box Deluxe Sets have been tracked around $1,300 or more.
If you find a R.O.B. in your attic, look for the small plastic gyros, spinning tops, and trays, all those bits help value jump. The original foam inserts and outer cardboard box matter a lot. Even a yellowed robot can be desirable; just don’t try to aggressively “whiten” the plastic, because over-cleaning can hurt the price more than a little discoloration.
NES Advantage Arcade Joystick
The NES Advantage was the big, clicky arcade stick kids used when they wanted their living room to feel like a cabinet at the pizza place. It was built like a tank, so lots of them survived. The surprise is how much collectors will still pay for a nice one.
Loose, working NES Advantage sticks tend to change hands around $20–$30, while complete-in-box examples often reach the $60–$80 range. New, unused units with clean packaging can sell for $120 or more, especially if the box art is bright and the styrofoam isn’t crumbling.
If you have one, plug it in and make sure every button and the turbo switches still work. Collectors like original cables and labels, even if the plastic has a few scuffs. The real money is in clean packaging, so don’t throw away that old cardboard just because it looks “too beat up.”
NES Four Score Multitap
The NES Four Score looked like a boring gray brick, but it was the key to four-player chaos in games like Super Off Road and Gauntlet II. For years, these things were thrift-store shelf warmers. Now, they’re an easy, mid-range accessory that can bring in more than you’d expect.
Loose, working Four Score adapters regularly sell in the $25–$40 range, and it’s common to see clusters of recent sales around $30–$40 each. Complete-in-box units, adapter, manual, and original box, are tracked around $50, with some new, unopened examples up near $80–$90.
When you’re sorting through old NES cords, don’t assume this adapter is worthless just because it’s “only” a splitter. Look for the official model number NES-034 on the bottom and “Nintendo” molded into the plastic. A little yellowing is fine, but frayed cords, missing labels, or obvious third-party clones will knock the price down.
Super Scope 6 Light Gun Bundle (SNES)
The Super Scope is the giant bazooka-style light gun for the Super Nintendo. It drinks AA batteries, hogs shelf space, and still looks incredibly cool. The gun alone can be fairly cheap, but the full bundle with receiver, game, and box is what collectors hunt.
The Super Scope 6 cartridge by itself is worth only a few dollars, but the actual gun bundle shows much stronger numbers. Loose bundles with gun and receiver typically land around $60, while complete-in-box sets sit in the $170–$180 range. New, unopened gun bundles have sold well above $500, with price guides tracking sealed examples around the mid-$500 range and graded copies higher.
If you’ve got one, check that the battery compartment isn’t corroded and that the receiver box and Super Scope 6 game are still around. The cardboard inserts that cradle the gun inside the box matter more than you’d think. A clean, working bundle with original packaging can be one of the most valuable non-console SNES pieces in your closet.
Mario Paint Mouse Bundle (SNES)
Mario drawing, simple music tracks, and that gray mouse on a tiny pad, the Mario Paint bundle is pure ’90s nostalgia. A lot of people kept the cartridge but lost the mouse or pad along the way, which makes full sets more desirable today.
Price guides that track real sales show loose mouse bundles (game, mouse, sometimes pad) around $30–$35, while complete-in-box sets trend closer to $70–$100. Sealed bundles can reach $200 or more, especially if the box is bright and not crushed.
When you’re digging through a SNES collection, check for the original gray mouse with the purple buttons and the thick mousepad printed with grid lines. Third-party mice don’t carry the same value. Clean everything gently, keep the cable untangled, and store it flat so the pad doesn’t curl, that all helps when it’s time to sell.
Super Game Boy Adapter (SNES)
Before emulators were a thing, the Super Game Boy let you play handheld games on your TV through the Super Nintendo. That little gray cartridge adapter was everywhere in the mid-’90s, but plenty were sold off or tossed once newer systems arrived.
Even so, demand hasn’t gone away. Loose Super Game Boy adapters regularly sell in the $20–$30 range, and complete-in-box copies often bring $60–$90 depending on condition. Sealed units can reach $200–$300, and graded or “minty” boxes have been tracked even higher.
Your best bet is an adapter that still works in a SNES with a clean label, no cracks, and, if you’re lucky, the cardboard box and tray. Because the adapter is just a big SNES cartridge, it’s easy to overlook in a stack of games. Check those old game lots; that chunky gray cart with Game Boy branding might be worth more than the random sports titles next to it.
Nintendo 64 Expansion Pak
The Expansion Pak was the red-topped memory module that slotted into the top of the Nintendo 64 and doubled its RAM. It was required for games like The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask and Donkey Kong 64, and it made others like Perfect Dark run better. For a long time, people treated it as just another part of the console.
Now that replacement units are harder to track down, loose Expansion Paks commonly sell around $50, with complete-in-box sets closer to $70+. Some individual marketplace listings show original OEM packs changing hands in the $55–$80 range depending on condition and packaging.
If you pop open an old N64 and see the red module instead of the plain black Jumper Pak, you’re already ahead. Carefully remove it using the plastic pull tab (don’t pry with a screwdriver), and check that it’s an official NUS-007 unit. Boxes, inserts, and instruction leaflets will all push the value higher, so keep everything together if you plan to sell.
N64 “Jungle Green” Funtastic Controller
Nintendo released a line of transparent “Funtastic” N64 systems and controllers. The Jungle Green controller is one of the most recognizable, and one that often sells for more than the basic gray pad.
Unlike standard controllers that might go for $20, original Jungle Green controllers in good condition can bring two to three times that from collectors. Clean, official pads with tight joysticks and no cracks regularly land in the $70–$100 range, and boxed examples can climb well past $150 on the right day. Used third-party look-alikes, on the other hand, are usually worth very little.
To spot a valuable one, look for the “Nintendo” logo on the front, model information molded into the back, and a tight, responsive analog stick (no wobble). Matching the controller with a Jungle Green console is even better for resale. If you thrift or hit estate sales, keep an eye out specifically for the translucent green plastic, it’s easy to overlook in a pile of random controllers.
Nintendo 64 Transfer Pak
The Transfer Pak was a small accessory that slid into the back of the N64 controller and let you plug in Game Boy cartridges for games like Pokemon Stadium. Back in the day, it felt like a neat extra. Now it’s a required piece if you want to use those link-up features on original hardware.
Loose Transfer Paks commonly sell in the mid-teens to low-$30s, and complete-in-box units tend to land around $30–$35, with sealed examples tracked closer to $55–$60. That’s a solid return for a device that many people barely used after a few Pokémon battles.
These are small, so they get lost in drawers or mixed in with random power bricks. Look for the little gray block with a flip-up cover for a Game Boy cart. Authentic units have the official branding and model number stamped into the back. Test it if you can, but even untested originals can sell, especially when bundled with Pokémon Stadium and a working controller.
Game Boy Camera
The Game Boy Camera was a chunky little cartridge that turned your handheld into a grainy black-and-white camera in 1998. At the time, it felt like a toy; now it’s one of the earliest consumer digital cameras and a cult favorite for retro photography.
Loose Game Boy Cameras in decent shape usually sell around $25–$35 depending on color, and complete-in-box sets with the manual and inserts sit closer to $60–$70. Sealed copies and special editions can reach into the low-$200s or more.
If you still have one tucked in a drawer, check the label and shell for cracks and discoloration. Some owners gently clean the lens and battery contacts so it still works on an original Game Boy, Game Boy Color, or compatible handheld. Unique colors and regional variants can be more valuable, so don’t assume yours is “just another copy” without looking it up.
Game Boy Pocket Printer
Paired with the camera, the Game Boy Pocket Printer let kids print tiny adhesive photos and art on thermal paper. Because it was more of a novelty and needed special paper, far fewer of these survived in working order compared with the camera itself.
That scarcity shows in recent sale data. Loose printers regularly sell in the $140–$160 range, while complete-in-box units are tracked around $300–$350. Limited “Pikachu Yellow” versions have sold from roughly $150 up to around $200 or more, depending on box and extras.
If you find one, don’t worry too much about paper, the printer can still be valuable even without rolls. Make sure the battery compartment isn’t corroded, and check for the original link cable if you still have your old Game Boy. Packaging, inserts, and matching Pikachu artwork push things higher, especially for collectors trying to complete a display set.
GameCube WaveBird Wireless Controller
The WaveBird is the gray wireless controller that many fans swear is still one of the best controllers ever made. Because it was more expensive than a regular GameCube pad at launch, a lot fewer were sold, and they’ve been heavily used over the years.
Loose WaveBirds (without the receiver) can still sell, but the real value is in sets that include the matching receiver dongle. Those combos typically land around $60–$80, with price guides putting the “loose” average near $60 and complete-in-box copies in the mid-$60s. One recent sale of a gray WaveBird with receiver brought about $80 in early 2026.
Check the battery compartment for corrosion, and make sure the stick isn’t worn smooth, those details matter to collectors. The small plastic receiver is almost more valuable than the controller itself, so if you’re sorting through old cables, make sure you don’t toss it by mistake. A WaveBird with the original box, inserts, and paperwork can be worth several times what a standard GameCube controller brings.
GameCube Broadband Adapter (DOL-015)
The GameCube Broadband Adapter was the high-speed network add-on for a handful of games like Phantasy Star Online. It wasn’t cheap when it came out, and it was only useful for a small list of titles, so relatively few people bothered to buy one.
Today, those same adapters are a hot niche. Loose broadband adapters regularly sell around $120–$130, complete-in-box copies around the mid-$130s, and sealed units are tracked close to $200. Recent sold listings show U.S.-region adapters changing hands for roughly $100–$170 depending on condition and packaging.
If you find one attached to the bottom of a GameCube, don’t leave it there. The adapter is held in by a few screws and slides out. Check that the model number is DOL-015 and that the outer label is intact. It’s a great example of an accessory that felt like a waste of money at the time but easily pays you back now.
Game Boy Player and Start-Up Disc (GameCube)
The Game Boy Player is a chunky add-on that bolts to the underside of the GameCube and lets you play Game Boy, Game Boy Color, and Game Boy Advance carts on your TV. Lots of people kept the hardware attached to the console and lost the separate start-up disc, which is where a lot of the value sits.
Price guides based on recent sales show the Player plus disc combo selling around $150–$200 loose and roughly $180+ for complete-in-box sets. The disc alone is a small goldmine: loose start-up discs commonly land in the $120–$150 range.
If your old GameCube still has a black add-on screwed to the bottom, flip the console over and see if it says “Game Boy Player.” Then check your disc wallets and cases for the purple start-up disc. Scratches matter here, so clean gently and avoid aggressive polishing methods. Selling the Player and disc together, tested, is usually the best way to maximize what you get.
Official Wii Component Video Cable (RVL-011)
Most early Wii owners used the yellow composite cable that came in the box. The official Wii Component Cable (the one with five color-coded plugs and “Nintendo” on the brick) was a separate purchase, and now it’s surprisingly valuable.
Recent market data shows loose official component cables tracking around the mid-$40s, with complete or boxed cables often in the $70+ range. New, unopened sets regularly reach $100 or more, with some sealed examples in the ~$110 range.
When sorting through cords, look for the distinctive gray plug marked “Wii” and the thicker gray cable with red/green/blue plus red/white audio connectors. Third-party cables are common and worth much less, so check the branding carefully. If you find an OEM cable still in its original plastic or cardboard, treat it gently, it could be worth more than the console it once connected.
