Sell Your Xbox Series X in the US

Used Xbox Series X consoles in the US typically sell for $270 to $470. Like other current consoles the band is narrow, so completeness and cosmetic condition do most of the work in setting the price.

What Xbox Series X consoles are worth in the US

Condition	Typical	What it means
New with Tags	$471	Unused, tags or seals intact
Like New	$400	Barely used, no visible wear
Good	$306	Light signs of use, complete and working
Fair	$212	Heavily used, or a described fault or missing part
For Parts	$118	Not working or incomplete, sold as seen

Guide ranges converted from sterling at the 2 August 2026 rate, not quotes — sellers set their own price. Grades are seller-declared; WishThrift does not inspect or verify them.

What lifts the price

Controller, HDMI and power cable all present
Any storage expansion card included

What pulls it down

Dust build-up and fan noise, both obvious on a video call
Scuffed casing from being moved between setups

Selling a Xbox Series X in the US

Peer-to-peer payment apps dominate private sales, and buyers will usually offer one before they offer cash. Sales tax does not apply to a private sale between individuals.

The US resale market is enormous and highly local — most transactions still happen between people within driving distance of each other, and buyers expect to collect rather than wait for a courier.

Distances are the real constraint. State plainly whether you will ship or collection only, because a buyer three states away will otherwise ask.

Working out what yours is worth

Confirm whether you have the Series X or the smaller Series S
Compare sold listings for the same model and bundle

Sell your Xbox Series X in the US

Listing is free and there is no commission and no buyer fee, so the price you agree is the price you keep. Most listings take about a minute to put up.

List your Xbox Series X — free What is yours worth?

Getting it ready

Factory reset the console and remove your Microsoft account and any stored payment details.
Check the vents for dust and confirm the console is not the Series S, which is a different product at a much lower price.

Photograph

Everything included in one frame, cables and controller together
The rear ports and the model label

Put in the description

Whether the controller sticks drift, tested
Whether the console has been opened, repaired or is still sealed from a repair centre

Be exact about the model, because Series X and Series S are constantly confused: “Xbox Series X 1TB with Controller and Cables”. If you have the original box, say so — it makes postage far safer and buyers notice. Mention any extra controller or Game Pass time, since both drive bundle appeal.

Steady with a strong November and December. Consoles bundled with a second controller or a chunk of Game Pass move fastest.

It costs nothing to list

There is no listing fee, no selling fee and no commission, so the $471 a buyer pays is the $471 you keep. You and the buyer settle up and arrange the handover between yourselves; WishThrift does not hold the money or ship the item.

Where in the US

The United States is a big place and what sells well moves with it. These are the parts of the United States with their own page for Xbox Series X consoles.

Common questions

Where can I sell a Xbox Series X in the US?

List it free on WishThrift and deal with the buyer direct. There is no selling fee, so the whole amount stays with you. Peer-to-peer payment apps dominate private sales, and buyers will usually offer one before they offer cash. Sales tax does not apply to a private sale between individuals.

Is this the Series X or the Series S?

State it plainly and photograph the console. They look nothing alike but the names confuse people constantly, and the price gap is large.

Is the Series S worth much less than the Series X?

Yes, substantially — they are different machines, so make sure your listing names the right one.

Do I need the original box to sell an Xbox?

Not strictly, but it helps more than on most electronics because it makes posting safe and signals the console has been looked after.

More: how to sell a Xbox Series X, what Xbox Series X consoles are worth, or Gaming across the United States.