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Retro games and consoles can be valuable investments

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Old video games and consoles can still hold significant monetary value, but this depends heavily on factors like rarity, condition, and the specific model or edition. Games for less common consoles like the Nintendo GameCube or rare variants such as Tetris for the Sega Mega Drive can fetch high prices. Similarly, consoles with specific desirable hardware revisions, like the original PlayStation 3 model that could play PS2 games, are more valuable. The condition of both games (complete in box, sealed) and consoles (working, with original accessories and packaging) is crucial, with prototypes and extremely rare items commanding the highest prices. AI

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Retro games and consoles can be valuable investments

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COVERAGE [2]

  1. Engadget TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] (Deven McClure) ·

    Are your retro games still worth money?

    You don't need to have a perfectly preserved copy to fetch cash for your old games. But you need to consider these factors that impact their worth.

  2. Engadget TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] (Husain Parvez) ·

    What are your retro game consoles worth?

    Many variables affect the value of retro game consoles today. Which ones are worth keeping, and which ones are destined for the trash?

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