Unopened Legend of Zelda game sells for $870,000 at Dallas auction house

An unopened copy of Nintendo’s The Legend of Zelda that was made in 1987 has sold at auction Friday for $870,000.
This photo provided by Heritage Auctions shows Nintendo’s The Legend of Zelda. An unopened copy of Nintendo’s The Legend of Zelda that was made in 1987 has sold at auction for $870,000. Heritage Auctions in Dallas says the video game sold Friday, July 9, 2021. Photo credit Heritage Auctions, HA.com

An unopened copy of Nintendo's The Legend of Zelda that was made in 1987 has sold at auction for $870,000.

Heritage Auctions in Dallas said the video game sold Friday.

The auction house said it was a rare version that was created during a limited production run that took place during a few months in late 1987. The Legend of Zelda is a popular fantasy adventure game that was first released in 1986.

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