Retro Video Game Price Guide

How much are retro video games worth?

The value of a retro game depends on the console, title, and condition. On RetroCharting, prices range from $1 for common titles up to thousands of dollars for the rarest games. On average, a complete PlayStation game (CIB) sells for around $18, and a Nintendo game around $30.

How do I find the value of my video game?

To find the exact value of a game, search for it on RetroCharting by selecting its console from the catalog above. Each game page shows the Loose (cartridge or disc only), CIB (complete in box), and New (sealed) price in real-time, updated daily from multiple market sources.

Which retro consoles have the most valuable games?

Consoles with the highest-valued games include PlayStation (up to $26,250), Nintendo 64 and Super Nintendo for rare RPGs, Neo Geo AES, and certain Sega Saturn titles. Condition (loose, CIB, sealed) is the single most important factor in a game's value.

What are the must-have games for the most important retro consoles?

Certain titles defined the history of video games and remain the pillars of any retro gaming collection. Here are the Top 5 most iconic games per console:

• Super Nintendo (SNES): Super Mario World, The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past, Super Metroid, Chrono Trigger, Super Mario Kart.
• Nintendo 64 (N64): Super Mario 64, The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time, GoldenEye 007, Super Smash Bros, Banjo-Kazooie.
• PlayStation 1 (PS1): Final Fantasy VII, Metal Gear Solid, Castlevania: Symphony of the Night, Resident Evil 2, Crash Bandicoot.
• PlayStation 2 (PS2): Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas, Metal Gear Solid 2, Silent Hill 2, Shadow of the Colossus, God of War.
• Sega Genesis (Mega Drive): Sonic the Hedgehog 2, Streets of Rage 2, Phantasy Star IV, Gunstar Heroes, Shinobi III.

Are retro video games a good investment?

Retro video games in perfect condition (CIB or sealed) have shown strong appreciation in recent years, especially rare titles on PS1, SNES, N64, and Neo Geo. Like any collectibles market, prices fluctuate with supply and demand. RetroCharting tracks price history to help you identify trends and spot the best opportunities.

How often are prices updated?

RetroCharting updates its prices daily through a multi-source scraping algorithm that analyzes recent sales across several secondary markets. Each game page displays the last update date. The database currently covers 87,183+ games across 88 platforms.