Summary
- The Nintendo Wii has many rare and pricey games due to low print runs and obscurity, with some prices reaching four digits.
- Even popular titles like Mario Party 9 and Xenoblade Chronicles are pretty tricky to find on the second-hand market.
The Nintendo Wii was a tremendously special console and a cornerstone in gaming history. Making motion controls the USP after the immensely popular PlayStation 2 and Xbox made it clear they weren't required (if you discount the brief fad of the EyeToy and, later down the line, Kinect) may have seemed like a risky move, but it paid off immensely.
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Posts 1The Wii had hundreds upon hundreds of game launches, lasting even into the 2020s, so it stands to reason that some of these have become rarer than others. Whether due to low print runs, general obscurity, or low overall quality, some titles have turned into challenges in themselves for die-hard game collectors and archivists.
Updated on February 10, 2025, by PJ Molloy: With each passing year, the price of older games keeps getting higher and higher, and the Wii is no exception. It's gotten to the point where some titles will cost you four-digit numbers. We've updated the list with even more rare games and their outrageously expensive price tags.
A quick note to clarify our ranking – these choices are based on the games' value in US dollars at the time of writing. We considered both second-hand and mainstream outlets when calculating the prices, but bear in mind games will always differ in value in different countries and markets!
22 Walk It Out
Burn Calories While You Burn Funds
- Used: $7
- New: $16
The Wii was known for being overloaded with fitness games, with Wii Sports often being bundled with the base console. Walk it Out is one of those games and is centered around... walking. As the title would perhaps imply. It is ostensibly a rhythm game for people who don't like the tempo of typical rhythm games.
A game like this would have done well during the pandemic when, for many people, even taking a stroll in the park was something of a luxury, and many went on virtual walking tours. As it stands, though, Walk it Out seems like a quirky, sweet game that is now somewhat hard to find. Thankfully, price tags aren't too unreasonable, averaging around $16.
21 Xenoblade Chronicles
Feel The Power Of The Monado; And Cold Hard Cash
- Used: $25
- New: $40
Xenoblade Chronicles has always had a bit of a reputation for being a rare game, but that has been assuaged by ports on the Nintendo 3DS and Switch. Back in the day, though, you would have to shell out the cash to buy this game - even as much as $150 for a sealed copy!
Despite its historic rarity in the West, Xenoblade Chronicles was obviously successful enough to warrant sequels and a fantastic remaster, something fans are undoubtedly grateful for. Today, you can buy a new copy for about $40.
20 My Horse And Me: Riding For Gold
Looks Like Shovelware On The Shelf, Actually Worth A Truckload
- Used: $30
- New: $45
This game is one for real horse enthusiasts. It proudly branded itself as the only game officially licensed by the Fédération Equestre Internationale (so you know it's a good 'un). My Horse and Me is ostensibly similar to any other game of its ilk, with a focus on competing in equestrian sports rather than simply bonding with your equine pal.
While the price point isn't too steep - only about $45 - it's certainly a rare one. You can't help but wonder why it wasn't a bigger success; surely it had nothing to do with the absolutely blank expressions of both the horse and its rider on the cover?
19 Fortune Street
You'll Be Needing A Fortune To Play It, Too
Fortune Street
Party Game Released December 5, 2011 Developer(s) Square Enix Publisher(s) Square Enix, Nintendo Platform(s) Wii Powered by Expand Collapse- Used: $35
- New: $63
A curious, experimental title that few folks remember, Fortune Street was an installment in Square Enix's Itadaki Street series, which had not seen any Western localizations prior to this one. Tying together characters from the Mario universe with some from the Square stable – i.e. Dragon Quest and Final Fantasy – it's a fairly complicated Monopoly-alike.
The baffling concept (who'd ever picture Bowser teaming up with Kiryl and Yangus?), and presumably general disinterest in playing an involved board game such as this in digital format, resulted in low sales and thus scarcity nowadays. If you're lucky, you can pick up a used copy for around $35. If you want it new and sealed, get ready to drop almost $63.
18 The Oregon Trail 40th Anniversary Edition
You Have Died Of Typhoid And Bankruptcy
- Used: $46
- New: $70
In celebration of its 40th anniversary, The Oregon Trail saw its launch on the Wii in 2011 with redesigned mechanics and 3D graphics. Not only are you able to drive the wagon, but you can also make changes to its tarp color and even catch fish. The game is a timeless classic that got yet another remade version in 2022, but this one will be much harder to find.
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Posts 5It is a unique and one-of-a-kind Oregon Trail experience that you won't get with any other existing platform version, so the price is definitely reflective of that. You'll see it from eBay sellers for as high as $70.
17 Mario Party 9
The Last Party Of Its Generation
Mario Party 9
Party Game Released March 11, 2012 Developer(s) Nd Cube Publisher(s) Nintendo Platform(s) Wii Powered by Expand Collapse- Used: $45
- New: $71
Mario Party 9 came out on the Nintendo Wii in 2012, and it marked the final entry for a Mario Party game, or any Mario game for that matter, to appear on the console. That's probably the main reason why it's more sought out as a collector's item today, with new copies averaging around $71.
The game is famous for diverging from the series' traditional formula, introducing the car mechanic, where you and your friends would traverse the board together and take turns driving. It was a bold new direction but ultimately failed to win over long-time fans.
16 One Piece: Unlimited Adventure
Worth More Than The One Piece Itself
- Used: $42
- New: $82
The first One Piece video game to arrive on Western shores, Unlimited Adventure, is a standard anime adaptation where you can play as any of your favorite characters as they romp around familiar locations and just have fun. With it being on the Wii, expect the usual overcomplicated motion controls to interact with anything.
While the game isn't too pricey compared to other rare Wii games, good luck with trying to acquire a copy. The title failed to sell well, and a perusal of the game's Wikipedia page suggests that this could be due to a complete lack of advertising or promotion. A new copy will set you back about $82.
15 Guilty Gear XX Accent Core Plus
With A Title Like That, You Know It's Expensive
- Used: $61
- New: $97
While this entry in the Guilty Gear series has multiple versions and multiple consoles to play it on, the Nintendo Wii version is predictably the hardest to find — and it has the highest price, too. This game is an updated launch of the Guilty Gear X2 game.
While the other versions were received well, the Wii version's controls sunk the review scores. This possibly contributed to the scarcity that the game experiences today. It goes for around $97 on the second-hand market.
14 Dokapon Kingdom
Not To Be Confused With That Other Series
- Used: $59
- New: $102
While on the surface, this title is just a simple board game and RPG hybrid, Dokapon Kingdom has reached infamous heights as a rare, expensive collector's item. It was published by Atlus on the Nintendo Wii, and this may be a part of the problem — Atlus is quite known for its low print numbers.
It's notable that, even though a different company published Dokapon Kingdom on the PlayStation 2, those prices are quite a bit higher than one would expect, possibly due to the extreme demand placed on the Wii version. A new copy goes for about $102.
13 The Last Story (Limited Edition)
It'll Cost You Your Last Buck
The Last Story
Action RPG Released August 14, 2012 Developer(s) Mistwalker, AQ Interactive Publisher(s) Nintendo, XSEED Games Platform(s) Wii Powered by Expand Collapse- Used: $76
- New: $121
If you're a fan of the Final Fantasy series, this game may spark your interest. It's a JRPG exclusive to the Wii from Final Fantasy creator Hironobu Sakaguchi. The limited edition is much harder to find, costing around $121 for a new copy. Even the standard edition costs a pretty penny, averaging about $86.
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Posts 2It's a fantasy game where you play as a character named Zael in the fictional Lazulis Island, with the core loop consisting of traveling in a party and battling enemies. It may be an easier Wii game to play as it chose not to implement motion controls in the gameplay, which sounds as rare as the game itself.
