Whether you want to sell your old video games to add a few extra dollars to your wallet, or want to monetize a hobby, you can make money selling video games online. A favorite past time for adults of all ages, there is always somebody looking for the latest releases and the classics that they might have played as a child or in high school.
Where to Sell Your Video Games
When you are ready to sell video games for cash, take a look at a few of these sites first.
1. Decluttr
Another online site that actually allows you to sell anything electronic is Decluttr.
You can sell video games, consoles, tech devices, CDs, DVDs, and books on this site. Theoretically, Decluttr can be more efficient than having a yard sale or listing each item individually because they accept so many different items. Decluttr only accepts games from the PlayStation, Xbox, and Nintendo consoles.
To get started, enter the barcode from the video game case. Shipping is free and you can get paid by direct deposit, PayPal, or paper check. You only need to sell $5 of goods to get started and payment is sent the next business day after Decluttr receives your items.
2. Craigslist
Another option is to sell your video games locally on Craigslist. This can be the most financially lucrative option because you get to keep all the profits. That means no shipping costs and no “middle man” commissions.
Selling locally can require a larger time investment as you will have to respond to text messages, phone calls, and e-mails. Plus, you will need to meet the potential buyer at a public place. To increase your exposure, you might also consider selling on a Craigslist alternative.
3. GameStop
Every avid gamer has at least visited a GameStop at least once in their gaming career.
As the most successful brick-and-mortar video game store franchises, GameStop has a large presence in the gaming arena for in-person and online stores. This means you can sell or trade-in your games online or at the local GameStop store.
If you trade your video games in for store credit, you will receive a larger credit as GameStop offers up to a 60% credit on game trades. You can also sell your video game systems, accessories, and smartphones for cash or store credit too.
4. Amazon
Amazon allows you to trade-in your video games or you can sell them as a third-party listing. If you need the cash immediately, choose the trade-in option as you can enter into a “price war” with the other sellers.
And, no matter how high or low you price your product, you still need to wait for somebody to buy it. Keep in mind that the Amazon trade-in program doesn’t always have the highest pay rate and selling your games can be more lucrative.
5. SecondSpin
SecondSpin is another option to earn money by selling your video games online. This can be a better option for newer video games that have a higher resale value.
Type the bar-code into the SecondSpin platform to see how much money you can earn by selling your video games, music, and movies. You can get paid by PayPal, paper check, or store credit. They will reimburse you for shipping at the USPS media mail rate and you can also visit one of their physical locations to sell your video games too.
6. Half.com
Half.com is eBay’s sister site that resembles Amazon’s third-party listings.
You can sell any video game or video game console on Half and can get starting by typing in the UPC code. After that, you select the listing price, item description, and a brief description. You can even add product pictures as well. When an item sells, you can get paid by PayPal or direct deposit.
7. The Old School Game Vault
If you have classic games to sell, you might consider The Old School Game Vault. You can sell and buy classic and current titles here including your old consoles.
The Old School Game Vault will buy back many games, but, there are a few limitations. They will not buy any sports games that are more than a few years old.
There is also a $25 minimum order to make a sale and free shipping doesn’t kick in until you are selling at least $50 in games and consoles. All payments are made via PayPal.
8. DK Oldies
DK Oldies is another place to sell your classic video games from Atari 2600, Game Boy, Game Boy Color, and many other Sega and Nintendo platforms. They do have a $50 minimum selling requirement to receive free shipping. You can also get a 20% bonus when you exchange your games for store credit. Besides store credit, you can also be paid by PayPal or check.
There is a partial listing of games and systems that DK Oldies is currently interested in buying. If a particular game isn’t on the list, you can e-mail or call DK Oldies to see what the possible purchase price can be.
9. Glyde
Glyde allows you to sell video games, tablets, phones, and even MacBooks. With Glyde, you do not get paid until a buyer purchases your product listing. When your video games sell, Glyde will send you a prepaid mailing kit to ship your sold games to the customer.
You can get paid by direct deposit, Bitcoin, or paper check. There is a $2 fee when you choose to receive payment by mail.
Video games are free to list, but, Glyde will only list games from newer systems. The oldest systems they will list games for are the original Xbox, Sony PlayStation 2, Nintendo Wii, Nintendo GameCube, and Nintendo 3DS/DS.
10. eBay
When you want to sell your collection to the highest bidder or want exposure to one of the largest online marketplaces, try eBay. It can also be a good option if you want to sell your game account or in-game merchandise like currency or other talismans that are trade-able yet time-consuming to accumulate.
With eBay, you can create auction listings, “Buy It Now” instant sell listings that also allow you to accept counter offers. Selling on eBay can be a good option if you might prefer to sell a bundle instead of listing each item individually.
For example, if you simply want to sell your old Nintendo 64 with your 13-game collection ranging from Mario 64 (adventure), Goldeneye (action), and 1080 (sports) to get a higher selling price and save on shipping costs.
eBay also makes it easy to create a storefront if you want to become a volume seller. Individual sellers can also get 50 free listings each month and seller fees can be cheaper than Amazon.
11. Cash for Gamers (Discontinued)
**Cash for Gamers is no longer in business**
At Cash for Gamers, you type in the video game titles to find the trade-in value for each game.
They accept titles from every platform including classic games from platforms including the Nintendo Gameboy, Sega Saturn, and Playstation 1. On select games, you can earn additional money if you still have the original instruction manuals and packaging that can help you make an extra $10-$20 depending on the age and value of the game.
After choosing what games you will sell, Cash for Gamers offers free shipping on all orders and will even provide the packaging on most orders. They will provide a bonus if you ship the items yourself. Cash for Gamers will pay you by check or PayPal (your choice) after your video games have been received and inspected.
12. PlayerAuctions
As the gaming world goes digital, you can also sell money selling player accounts. Using a site like PlayerAuctions to sell your player accounts, game coins, skins, and CD keys and codes. It is free to list on PlayerAuctions and get paid by PayPal.
13. Gameflip
Gameflip is another site that allows you to sell physical or digital video game items. For physical items, you can sell game discs, consoles, toys, and accessories.
You can only sell physical items if you live the U.S. because Gameflip only ships to U.S. addresses. For digital items, you can sell in-game items and skins, CD codes & keys, gift cards, and digital movies.
You get paid once your items sell and will ship the physical items directly to the buyer. It is possible to withdraw your profits at any time to your bank account, PayPal, or for Gameflip store credit.
14. PlayerUp
Another site that allows you to sell player accounts in PlayerUp for RPG, sports, action, and even Xbox One and YouTube accounts. There is a 20% commission fee when you sell your account and discounts are available for bulk sellers. Or, you can also trade accounts with other PlayerUp users too.
When you sell with PlayerUp, there are over 20 different payment methods including PayPal and Skrill.
Before selling your video game account, read the terms and conditions as not every video game company allows users to sell their account for real money. If the manufacturer discovers policy breach, your player account can be shut down.
15. Trade4cash
Another option to sell or trade your video games is with Trade4cash. Eligible games and consoles currently include the Sony PS3 and PS4, Xbox 360 and Xbox One, and Nintendo Wii and WiiU platforms.
Trade4cash claims to have a higher trade-in value than other national retailers including Amazon and GameStop.
Payment options include PayPal, store credit, or paper check. You can also get a 5% trade-in bonus simply by liking them on social media!
Summary
Although video games titles and consoles change with the times, it still possible to get paid to sell your classic or new video games. And, you can do it online or in person. Selling video games can be an easy way to make a quick buck when you declutter your house or as a side business.