Retro game value guides
Straight answers to the questions collectors ask most: what the condition terms mean, how to tell a real cartridge from a fake, and how to find out what your games are worth.
Are Old Video Games Worth Anything? What Decides It
Are old video games worth anything? Most are worth a little and a few are worth a lot. Learn what drives the value and how to check every game in your box.
Read the guideHow to Check the Value of Video Games, Step by Step
How to check the value of video games. Identify the exact version, pick the condition, then compare recent sold prices, not asking prices.
Read the guideWhat Does CIB Mean in Video Games? Loose vs CIB vs New
CIB means complete in box: the game plus its original box and manual. See how loose, CIB and new differ, why boxes add value and how to list your copy.
Read the guideHow to Tell if a Game Boy Game Is Fake (GB, GBC, GBA)
Spot a fake Game Boy, Game Boy Color or GBA cartridge: the stamped label number, logos, shell, screw and circuit board, plus red flags when buying online.
Read the guideHow to Tell if a Pokémon Game Is Fake (GB, GBA, DS)
How to tell if a Pokémon game is fake, with label stamp, shell color, back code and board checks for Game Boy, GBA and DS carts, plus a buying checklist.
Read the guideWhat Is a Reproduction Game? Repro Carts Explained
What is a reproduction game? Learn what repro carts are, why they exist, if they're worth anything, and how to spot one on NES, SNES, N64 and Game Boy.
Read the guideThrift Store Video Games Worth Grabbing and What to Skip
Thrift store video games can still hide good finds. Where to look, what to grab, quick condition checks, what to skip, and how to check value first.
Read the guideHow to Sell Your Video Game Collection, Step by Step
Learn how to sell your video game collection. Value every game first, split it into piles, pick where to sell, and decide if you should sell at all.
Read the guideGame Boy Games Worth Money and What Makes Them Valuable
Are Game Boy games worth anything? Learn which Game Boy, Color and Advance games are worth money, what drives value, and how to check your own carts.
Read the guideHow Much Are Old Pokémon Games Worth? A Practical Guide
How much are old Pokémon games worth? Learn what drives the value of Game Boy, GBA and DS Pokémon games, from condition to fakes and save batteries.
Read the guideGot a stack of games? Scan them.
Scanning is free and needs no barcode. Your first 2 price checks are on us. iOS 17+ · Android 8+