Duck Hunt (Matte Sticker, First Production) – WATA 7.0 CIB (NES, 1985)

A legendary launch title from Nintendo’s test market era—preserved in its rarest form.

🕹 Game Details:
This is an original first production copy of Duck Hunt for the Nintendo Entertainment System (NES), featuring the ultra-rare matte sticker seal—a hallmark of Nintendo’s 1985 test market launch in Manhattan. Developed by Gunpei Yokoi, with music by Hirokazu Tanaka, Duck Hunt revolutionized home gaming with the introduction of the NES Zapper and its now-iconic laughing dog.

📦 Grading Breakdown:
Graded WATA 7.0 CIB (Complete in Box), this vintage classic is fully authenticated with all original components:

• Cartridge: WATA 8.5

• Manual: WATA 7.5

• Box: WATA 5.5

• Seal: Matte Sticker

• Notes: “Matching components. Tears in box. Moisture damage on box.”

🔥 Significance:
As one of the very first NES games ever released, this copy of Duck Hunt is a piece of video game history. The matte sticker variant is from the earliest known production run—sought after by collectors for its rarity and connection to the console’s origin story.

💎 Investment & Display:
An essential centerpiece for serious Nintendo collectors, this WATA-graded set blends historical weight with nostalgia. Despite box wear, its complete and matching components make this an excellent showcase item or investment-grade addition to any vintage game collection.