5 Most Expensive Gaming Items You Can Buy, Some Cost as Much as an Apartment in Moscow

Well, well, what do we have here? The most expensive and rare consoles were in-game items that also cost fiat money. It’s time to continue this series of articles and place them once again in the depths of financial madness.

Today I picked up 5 pieces based on video games, random, unusual and sometimes very expensive. And no, we are not talking about collector’s editions, but about merchandise. We will talk about collector’s editions separately sometime.

1. Melody Box Home Sweet Home

💰 Last known price: $580.

There is quite a bit of merchandise for the Final Fantasy series, including cabinets that are in good working order.

But this specimen requires special attention. A box containing one of the most emotional tracks from Final Fantasy V was released the same year as the game itself, in 1992. Exclusive to the Japanese market.

The exact number of copies is unknown, and at the moment it is considered the rarest in the collection of music boxes from different parts of the franchise.

It is extremely difficult to find it on sale now, and personally, in order to find photographs, I had to study the archives of Japanese auctions for a long time.

2. Set of clothes of heroes from Devil May Cry 5

💰 Last known price: 8 thousand dollars.

It’s silly to argue with the fact that the developers from Capcom know how to create stylish images of their heroes. This is especially true for clothing.

And now, especially for style lovers, a set of outerwear for the three main characters of Devil May Cry V has been released.

The set is called Devil May Cry V Ultra Limited Edition and was released in three versions. The cheapest one with a character cape will cost you $5,300 the most expensive with Dante’s coat in monstrous 8 thousand.

These sets are not planned for release outside of Japan. The exact number of copies sold is unknown.

3. Crystal Ball from Final Fantasy

💰 Last known price: 250 thousand dollars.

From simple consumer pieces let’s move on to things with sports. Perhaps some of the readers have even heard something about this crystal ball and the method of obtaining it.

It is worth noting right away that this ball is never officially sold. It was only available as a prize for second place in a very difficult competition heard in Nintendo Power magazine in September 1990 (issue 16).

The competition was called Final Fantasy Treasure Quest and lasted for several months. Participants had to find questions about the game that the developers published in the magazine. The questions became more difficult as they approached the end and the need for a deep understanding of the game could only be obtained by reaching the end and defeating those secret enemies. Yes, in those days when there was no Internet, it was quite possible to successfully hold such an event.

A total of 50 crystal balls were made as a prize for second place. However, it is extremely difficult to find this tire on sale.

By the way, the prize for first place was simply a themed tour of the British Isles.

4. Pokemon themed watch.

💰 Last known price: 280 thousand dollars.

Pokemon is a huge media franchise with some kind of inadequate sound of various merchandise.

But I wanted to choose this particular watch, and it’s not just about the cost.

The Romain Jerome brand is relatively young for the watch industry. The company was founded in 2004 in Geneva by a team of outstanding masters of their craft. The main distinguishing feature of Romain Jerome can be called outrageousness. For example, they have watches that were made using the wreckage of the sunken liner “Titanic” raised from the bottom of the ocean.

The Romain Jerome Tourbillon Pokémon watch, of course, does not have such a rich history, but it does have its own unique moment. The incredibly detailed and beautiful dial of each piece, created and painted manually. Every small detail in the drawing is not a factory stamping, but a real work of manufacturing art. That is why it is so valuable.

5. The most unique gaming map in the world.

💰 Last known price: 2 million dollars.

And in conclusion, we are perhaps the craziest player from the world of CCG (collectible card games) Magic: The Gathering.

There are plenty of expensive and unique cards out there, but this one is special. After all, it’s one of the existing ones, dedicated to another game universe.

We are talking about the card “The One Ring” from the famous “Lord of the Rings” series. It exists in a single copy, which in itself is a unique event for the world of collectible card games (CTGs).

The card could be found in a series of random boosters – sets of cards whose traditions are unknown to the buyer in advance. Fans have been searching for this card for several years and finally found it in 2023.

The card was sold for two million dollars to a Magic: The Gathering game fan, the famous rapper Post Malone. Now it is in his personal collection. For MTG fans, this event has become iconic, because the card could have been lost or thrown away with unnecessary things.

Love for games sometimes costs a lot

The gaming industry seems limitless and, fortunately, extends far beyond digital entertainment. Studying such phenomena is incredibly interesting, and sharing your observations is a great pleasure.

This material came out a little distorted than usual. However, believe me, I spent more time creating it than publishing it. I would be glad if in the comments everyone who has read this text shares their reading on the topic or shares some interesting finds. It is only thanks to your support that my small series of historical materials continues.