Cheap SNES Games Under $20: The Budget Collector's Guide
Build an amazing SNES collection without spending a fortune. We track 725 US SNES games and 949 Japanese Super Famicom games to find you the best deals.
SNES collecting in 2026 feels impossible. Chrono Trigger? $200. Earthbound? $400. Even Super Mario RPG is pushing $100. But here's the reality: there ARE still amazing games under $20, and the secret weapon is Japanese Super Famicom imports.
Take Super Mario World for example: $25 in the US, but only $8 in Japan. That's a 68% savings on one of the greatest games ever made. And that's just the beginning.
This guide offers you 120+ affordable games, real-time price tracking, and proven import strategies. Whether you're building your first collection or expanding on a budget, you'll find games that won't break the bank.
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Best SNES Games Under $20
Final Fantasy - Mystic Quest
Super Mario World
Pagemaster, The
Bulls Vs Blazers and the NBA Playoffs
Super Black Bass
Zoop
Super Solitaire
Cliffhanger
D-Force
Super Star Wars Empire Strikes Back
Hal's Hole in One Golf
Mortal Kombat
NHL Stanley Cup
NHLPA Hockey '93
Space Invaders
Monopoly
Lagoon
Incredible Crash Dummies, The
Bill Laimbeer's Combat Basketball
College Slam
Why Some SNES Games Are Still Affordable
Not every SNES game commands premium prices. Sports games like Madden '94 and NBA Jam are still $3-5 because they age poorly—nobody wants to play a 30-year-old sports game when modern versions exist. High print run games like Super Mario World and Donkey Kong Country are common and affordable despite being excellent.
The Japanese market offers even better deals. With larger print runs and a different collecting culture, Japanese Super Famicom games are often 60-80% cheaper than their US counterparts. Lesser-known gems that never got hype in the US are also more affordable.
Market trends also play a role. December and January are typically slower seasons with lower prices. Bundle buys save on shipping. And patience pays—waiting for auctions instead of "Buy It Now" listings can save 20-30%.
Japanese Super Famicom: The Budget Collector's Secret
The price differences are staggering. Chrono Trigger: $200 US vs $15 Japan (92% savings). Secret of Mana: $85 US vs $12 Japan (86% savings). Final Fantasy VI: $120 US vs $18 Japan (85% savings). Mega Man X3: $250 US vs $35 Japan (86% savings).
On just 10 popular games, you could save over $800 by importing from Japan. The compatibility is simple: you need a $12-25 region adapter (or a simple console modification) to play Japanese games on your US SNES. The hardware is identical—it's just a physical region lock.
Read our complete Japanese Super Famicom Buying Guide for detailed import strategies, compatibility info, and where to buy safely.
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