Old Video Games Could Sell For $35K Or More

Video games became popular back in the 80s, and so video game titles have been around for decades. With the large number of enthusiasts and collectors in the world, old games have been known to sell for thousands of dollars more than their original value on eBay and other sites. The older, rarer, and better preserved the games are, the higher their value.

Much like many items that were considered mundane when they were originally released but became rare due to their age, old video games have value to certain people. It’s the same with old coins, stamps, posters, or even clothes. Someone somewhere is interested to own them.

With old video game collectibles, the obvious targets are enthusiasts of the era. Whether it’s due to the nostalgia factor, bragging rights, or just to own a piece of history of an industry that they enjoy, the fact of the matter is there is a demand for old video game.

A Money article on Time talked about this trend of high-priced old video game selling, comparing it to old comic books which can also fetch thousands in the market. Noting that for those who can’t be YouTube stars who earn millions by playing video games, or esport competitors who can win hundreds of thousands by participating in competitions, there is still a way to make money off of video games.

Take for example a man who bought a copy of the game “Stadium Events” by “Bandai” for $2 at a garage sale. Even though it wasn’t in the best condition, he was still able to resell it for $7,500.

For some games that are a little easier to come by but can still sell for a lot of money, The CheatSheet provided a list of some more common old video game titles. Among the more lucrative games is “Earthbound,” which could be worth $160 to $2,500 depending on the condition and the package it comes with.