Selling Video Games and Consoles: What You Should Know
Games for PlayStation, GameCube, Nintendo and other consoles often gather dust on the shelf. Yet well-preserved retro games are in demand with collectors.
In short
What matters are platform, title, condition and completeness. A game with case and manual is usually worth more than a loose disc. Rare titles, collector's editions and well-preserved consoles are especially in demand.
Which systems come into question
- PlayStation: PS1, PS2, PS3, PS4 and accessories
- Nintendo: GameCube, Wii, DS, 3DS, Game Boy and other systems
- Other systems: for example Xbox and retro consoles
- Accessories: controllers, memory cards, cables and special accessories
What determines the value
The rarity of the title, the region (for example PAL), an existing original case, the manual and the condition of the disc or cartridge are decisive. Scratches on discs, missing manuals and yellowed consoles reduce the price. Whether a console works should be checked before selling.
How to photograph games
Show the front, back, disc or cartridge and the manual. For consoles, add a photo of the device switched on and of the accessories. With many games, a photo of the pile plus a list of titles in your message helps.
Individually or as a bundle
Sell rare titles individually. Lots of inexpensive games often go as a bundle. You can ask about both through the sell-to-us form.
Video games from the shop
This is how games and consoles are offered at Miss Rare.
Frequently asked questions
Do you also buy single games?
Yes, you can ask about single titles or whole collections. Valuable pieces are assessed individually.
Do I need the case and manual?
Not necessarily, but both increase the value. Loose discs are usually cheaper.
Does the console have to work?
Working devices are worth more. Describe faults openly; that helps with the estimate, too.
Which photos do I need?
Front, back and disc or cartridge; for consoles, also the device and accessories.
Video games from the shop
All listings with the original image – purchases are made securely through eBay.