Nintendo SNES Burn-In / Test Cartridge – WATA 8.5 Graded – Official Service Cart

Nintendo SNES Burn-In / Test Cartridge – WATA 8.5 Graded – Official Service Cart (1991) RARE

Up for sale is an extremely rare and highly collectible Nintendo SNES Burn-In / Test Cartridge, professionally graded and authenticated by WATA.

Grading Details:

• WATA Grade: 8.5 (Near Mint)
• Type: Cartridge (Service / Test Cart)
• Platform: Super Nintendo Entertainment System (SNES)
• Year: 1991
• Part Number: PN 23278 Rev D
• Designation: Burn-In / Test Cartridge

What this is:
This is an official Nintendo service/testing cartridge, originally used for hardware diagnostics, burn-in testing, and quality assurance. These were not sold to the public and were distributed internally to Nintendo and authorized service centers.

Why this piece is special:

• True non-retail SNES item with limited production
• Used in Nintendo’s internal testing and repair ecosystem
• Features classic early SNES-era labeling, including Mario diagnostic graphic
• Increasingly sought-after by serious collectors of development and service hardware

Condition Notes:

• Professionally graded and encapsulated by WATA
• Label is clean with strong presentation
• Cartridge shows minimal wear consistent with grade
• Encased in protective hard acrylic slab

Display Appeal:
A standout piece for advanced collectors, especially those focused on Nintendo history, development hardware, or rare variants. These rarely surface in graded condition.

Shipping:

• Carefully packaged and fully insured
• Tracking included

Feel free to reach out with any questions. Items like this don’t come up often, especially authenticated and preserved at this level.