Updated May 9, 2026

Value of Old Video Games: Consoles, Cartridges, Boxes, Manuals and Condition

Evaluate old video game value by documenting console, cartridge, disc, box, manual, seal, variant, photos, and condition.

Old video games value reference with console, cartridge, disc, box, manual, seal, variant, photos, and condition. Reference image; item-specific appraisal depends on submitted photos and documentation.

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Quick value checklist

Separate sealed games, complete-in-box games, loose cartridges or discs, consoles, handhelds, manuals, and displays.
Photograph platform, title, region, barcode, box, seal, manual, inserts, cartridge label, disc condition, and serial numbers.
Do not open sealed items or clean labels before appraisal.

Key value drivers

Sealed condition, complete packaging, scarce titles, early handhelds, store signage, clean labels, working hardware, and strong demand can matter. Loose common games, scratched discs, sun-faded boxes, missing manuals, and untested consoles often need more cautious expectations.

Condition and originality cautions

Auction records do not prove the value of your games. Seal originality, grading, region, completeness, working status, scratches, sun fading, label wear, and demand can materially change value.

Photo checklist

Front, back, spine, seal, barcode, region mark, manual, inserts, cartridge label, disc surface, console ports, controller, serial number, and full group.
Close-ups of tears, crushed corners, scratches, fading, stickers, rental marks, corrosion, and missing parts.

Note: We couldn’t find enough auction records that directly match Value of Old Video Games: Consoles, Cartridges, Boxes, Manuals and Condition to publish a defensible price table. If you are valuing a specific item, include its maker, model, material, photos, and condition so the search can be narrowed.

What similar items actually sold for

To help ground this guide in real market activity, here are recent example auction comps from Appraisily’s internal database. These matched sales are market context only, not an object estimate or identification, and they do not guarantee a price for your specific vintage video game.

Shown USD range: USD 10-USD 600. Median of these 6 USD examples: USD 37.50.

Source-reported amounts. Buyer’s-premium treatment is stated in each row when known; otherwise it is unknown. Native currencies are not normalized.
What sold	Auction house	Date	Lot	Source-reported amount
Nintendo Donkey Kong Jr. NES Video Game, Arcade Classics Series, c. 1985	Willow Auction House	2026-03-24	44	USD 200 (buyer’s-premium treatment unknown)
Atari Video Game Cartridges	EJ'S Auction & Appraisal	2022-01-22	2294	USD 30 (buyer’s-premium treatment unknown)
Vintage Odyssey 2 Computer Video Game System	Nye & Company	2025-11-24	521	USD 25 (buyer’s-premium treatment unknown)
Group of 5 1990s Super NES Video Game Cartridges	Matthew Bullock Auctioneers	2025-11-29	257	USD 45 (buyer’s-premium treatment unknown)
1978 Atari Super Breakout Video Game Arcade	Dutch Auction Company	2025-03-22	356	EUR 750 (buyer’s-premium treatment unknown)
Batman: The Video Game (NES) - Classic Collector’s Item	Aether Auctions	2024-09-22	45	USD 10 (buyer’s-premium treatment unknown)
Vintage Atari Asteroid Video Arcade Game	Donley Auction Services	2024-04-18	772A	USD 600 (buyer’s-premium treatment unknown)

How these auction records were verified

Each row retains its exact source URL, lot identity, retrieval time, access result, and immutable record hash. Inspect the public comparable provenance record.

Disclosure: prices are shown as reported by auction houses and are provided for appraisal context. Learn more in our editorial policy.

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