An early Japanese copy of The Legend of Zelda recently sold for $32,500 at Heritage Auctions. This copy received a CGC 9.2 A+ grade, and the yellow "Disk System" text on the packaging serves as a clue indicating its earlier production date.
This copy of the game retains the original title used for its release in Japan. Later production runs changed the "Disk System" text to white. However, there is insufficient information to confirm that the item sold in this transaction is a first edition.
The original The Legend of Zelda emphasized player freedom and exploration, a theme that subsequent entries in the series have continued to prioritize. The item sold was a graded collectible with distinct packaging features, receiving a CGC 9.2 A+ rating; the final sale price for this copy was $32,500.