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A CLASSIC Xbox game with a very familiar title could be worth nearly £650 if you still have it.
In fact, even the loose disc without its box might fetch over £100.
If you owned an original Xbox, dive into those cupboards or head up into the loft immediately.
The smash-hit console was home to some iconic titles like Halo and Fable – but there’s a TV-inspired game that is now worth serious cash.
Futurama came out on the Xbox in August 2003, inspired by the iconic TV show of the same name.
And video game collectibles tracker PriceCharting says that a sealed copy of the game is now worth as much as £648.
Better still, a professionally graded copy of Futurama for the original Xbox could go for as much as £936.
PriceCharting keeps track of online sales of old games and consoles, creating a rolling list of their values.
As these classic games become harder to find, their prices can increase steeply.
And that’s the case for Futurama, which is generally considered to be one of the Xbox’s rarer titles.
That means that even a loose Futurama disc can still fetch decent money, with the website listing its value as £132.
If you have a complete packed that’s been opened, you could get £179.
The box on its own is said to be worth £52, while the manual is listed with a value of £71.
What you need to keep in mind is that these are simply estimates based on previous sales of the games.
So there’s no guarantee that your own copy can be traded for these amounts.
However, you could be in luck and find that your Futurama game goes for even more money than the prices listed here. You just have to sell to the right collector at the right time.
If you do have a copy, it might be worth hanging onto it – as the price could rise even higher in the future.
Futurama is a 3D platformer inspired by the hit sci-fi cartoon created by The Simpsons mastermind Matt Groening.
It was released for both Xbox and PlayStation 2, and is now a prized collectible.
For a start, the game contains cutscenes that are considered to be a “lost episode” of Futurama.
Here's how much some retro Xbox games could be worth now, according to PriceCharting...
Halo 2 (Limited Collector’s Edition)
Halo Triple Pack
Teen Titans
Marvel Vs Capcom 2
Silent Hill 2
Mortal Kombat: Deception (Kollector’s Edition: Baraka Version)
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Sadly, the game received middling reviews and didn’t sell particularly well.
That meant that the supply of the game ended up being limited.
The TV show was also cancelled on August 10, just nine days after the game’s release in the UK.
These reasons combined explain why some collectors are willing to hand over hundreds of pounds for a decent copy of the game.
THE Government has been accused of breaking a pre-election promise to children in need of spinal surgeries as 37 kids remain waiting over 6 months for operations.
In the weeks before the general election, former Health Minister Stephen Donnelly briefed the Cabinet on the latest waiting list figures for children in need of surgeries for conditions such as scoliosis and spina bifida.
A series of measures had been taken to reduce the waiting list, including adding capacity to our children’s hospitals, using adult hospitals, and flying children to London and New York for their operations.
Donnelly – who was not re-elected – claimed that the number of children waiting longer than four months for their surgeries would fall from 72 to below 20 by the end of 2024.
However, the latest figures from Children’s Health Ireland show that there are still 37 kids waiting over six months for spinal surgeries.
Three children have been on the waiting list for surgery for over two years.
The latest figures from the end of January show that there are 230 children currently waiting for spinal surgeries.
The total number of children waiting for surgery has fallen marginally every month for the past six months since July last year when 287 kids were waiting for operations.
Sinn Fein health spokesman David Cullinane has accused the Government of breaking yet another promise to children in need of spinal surgeries.
In 2017, then-Health Minister Simon Harris vowed that no child would wait longer than four months for these surgeries – a promise that was broken.
Deputy Cullinane said: “When the government was under pressure in the lead into the general election, promises were made that no more than 20 children would still be waiting longer than four months by the end of 2024.
“This did not happen, and it is another target missed.
“Parents and advocates were sceptical of the last Minister’s half-baked plans and promises, and sadly they have once again been proven right.
“Children’s Health Ireland has been the subject of intense scrutiny over the last few years, with several reviews and investigations by HIQA and the HSE still ongoing.
“These reviews have dragged on for far longer than initially stated, and the regular updates which were promised never materialised.
“There are still no answers to any of the questions which are being asked of CHI’s governance and safety arrangements, and they continue to miss their targets for spinal surgery waiting lists.”
WAITING lists in Ireland have long been a national disgrace.
More than 106,000 children are on hospital waiting lists for all treatments. However, a new source of shame has emerged as 327 children wait for life changing spinal surgeries.
Their conditions are getting worse while they languish on waiting lists.
Such are the delays, many child patients will be outside the therapeutic window when their treatments are approved.
Earlier this month, the Seanad heard how at least one child has become permanently paralysed since the issue was raised publicly before Christmas.
Their plight has been spearheaded by campaigning Senator Tom Clonan, who himself has a child with a disability.
Former Taoiseach Leo Varadkar has even admitted that the health service is failing these kids.
Children are being allowed to deteriorate due to mismanagement, which has allowed the waiting lists to grow.
The Irish Sun’s Kids Can’t Wait campaign aims to shine a light on how the State is failing sick children and give their families a voice.
It will also force the Government to do something to clear the backlog of operations and give these children a chance of living a normal life.
THE CHASE’S Shaun Wallace stunned fans as he partied on a boozy train ride to the MOBO Awards – as they asked ‘shouldn’t he be in first class?’
ITV star Shaun, 64, posted a lively Instagram video of himself boogying in a packed carriage while music blasted in the background.
Dressed in a padded jacket, he captioned the clip: “Carrying the vibe of the MOBO’s on to the train!”
While many praised Shaun for sharing the funny clip, some followers were quick to question his travel arrangements.
One asked: “Shouldn’t he be in first class?”
Another joked: “Afrobeats party on a train with Shaun Wallace. Levels of vibe previously unheard of.”
Someone else said: “Watch you looool love it.”
By the time Shaun arrived at Utilita Arena Newcastle, he’d changed into a snazzy white shirt with blue foral prints.
He paired the number with black trousers and leather shoes, flashing a grin for photographers.
Last month, The Sun exclusively revealed Indiyah Polack would return to her hosting duties – this time alongside comedian Eddie Kadi.
Love Island star Indiyah told us about the moment she ‘fell to her knees’ after hearing the news.
She said: “I remember exactly where, I was at a Fenty Beauty event and I literally fell to my knees because I thought my agent’s trying to pull a prank on me, I was like, what are you talking about?
“It just felt so surreal, it was such an honor to even be offered the opportunity.”
Eddie also spoke about how excited he is to host at this year’s awards, he said: “Even just being called to present an award at the MOBO’s is an honor.
“It’s a thing that I’ve grown up with as a kid so to be called in as a host and then do it with Indiyah as well, listen, I can’t ask for anything else, man.
“I’m excited already because I know we’re gonna have a lot of fun.”
Eddie was on Strictly Come Dancing back in 2023 and was partnered with dancing pro Karen Hauer, he has now cemented himself as one of the UK’s most popular comedians.
Indiyah went all out last year wearing a see-through dress covered in jewels, and a matching head-piece that made sure all eyes were on her.
Her besotted boyfriend Dami Hope gave The Morning After podcast host a bow, as she posed for photographers at the Utilita Arena in Sheffield.
Indiyah who co-hosts the Love Island Podcast spoke about how her past career has set her up for the huge hosting job.
“Being in a reality TV show, it’s all about yourself, what you see is what you get.
“So being able to host the MOBO’s, you kind of know that you just have to show your personality and what everybody loves you for and just give that back.”
Indiyah Polack, 26, went from waiting tables at a hotel to leaving Love Island a finalist.
She is now a presenter best known for hosting the official Love Island podcast and working with massive brands like Boots and PrettyLittleThing.
Eddie Kadi is recognised as one of the most globally celebrated stand-up personalities.
Kadi was the first British black comedian to headline the O2 Arena in London.
He has hosted the official red-carpet shows for BET International and BET Africa in Los Angeles.
He has also graced the main stage as host for the Afro Nation Festivals across the globe.
Kadi presents the BBC’s Official UK Afrobeats Chart Show and starred on Strictly in 2023.
The pair went on to say what a “privilege and an honour” it was to host this year.
Eddie confessed: “We love it, it’s always nice to be given a responsibility to present, whether it’s music or anything else.”
“And it’s such a huge responsibility, so to know that MOBO would trust us with the big award in our hands, it’s such a privilege and an honour,” Indiyah chimed.
Next month, Newcastle will become the centre stage for one of the most anticipated events in the music calendar.
This years star-studded lineup of nominees has been released.
This includes the likes of Raye and Skepta for best video as well as Jorja Smith and Little Simz for best female act.
Last years show saw the likes of The Sugababes and Soul II Soul perform, with Olympian Jessica Ennis-Hill wining a Paving The Way Award.
The awards have previously been hosted by Maya Jama, Media personality Chunkz and Little Mix’s Leigh-Anne Pinnock.
