Used Nintendo gaming gear typically sells for $8 to $420 (about £6 to £312) depending on the item and its condition. Gaming equipment sells fast when the listing is precise about platform and completeness, and sits when it is not. Wireless peripherals depend on a transmitter that is paired at the factory, consoles depend on the right cables, and a buyer who cannot tell which generation you have will move on.
What Nintendo gaming gear sells for used
| Item | Typical used range | Value guide |
|---|---|---|
| Retro Console | $67 to $420 | Nintendo Retro Console |
| Game Boy | $67 to $336 | Nintendo Game Boy |
| Game Controller | $25 to $84 | Nintendo Game Controller |
| Video Games | $8 to $67 | Nintendo Video Games |
Prices are shown in US dollars, converted from pounds at £1 ≈ $1.35 (August 2026), and are approximate guide ranges rather than quotes. WishThrift shows listings in the local currency of each market.
Platform and compatibility on Nintendo gaming gear
Nintendo hardware has an unusually long collectable tail: handhelds and consoles from the 1980s and 1990s still change hands as working machines rather than as ornaments. Their weak points are physical and predictable, which makes them straightforward to describe honestly.
- Retro consoles are the mainstay here, and the price turns on being tested working with the correct power supply
- Handhelds turn on screen condition above everything else, since a scratched or discoloured screen cannot be restored
- Controllers and boxed games sell steadily, and completeness of the box and manual is what separates two identical listings
What to check before you buy
Confirm the console powers on and displays, and photograph the screen of any handheld lit up rather than off. A dark screen hides scratches, dead pixels and discolouration, and buyers of retro hardware assume the worst when they cannot see one.
For the checks that apply to any used gaming gear regardless of the maker, see the guide to buying used gaming gear.
What you keep when you sell
On a typical $214 Nintendo item, a marketplace charging 20% takes $43, one charging 13.6% takes $29 and one charging 10% takes $21. WishThrift charges neither side, so you keep the whole $214.
Listing your Nintendo gaming gear
- Sell games separately from hardware where you can. They reach different buyers and bundling usually undervalues both
- Factory reset the console and sign out of every account before photographing. An account-locked machine is unusable and is the commonest reason a sale collapses
Condition grades on WishThrift
Browse by grade: New with Tags, Like New, Good, Fair, For Parts. Grades are declared by the seller — WishThrift does not inspect or grade items, so the photographs and the description are what the grade rests on.
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Questions
What should I check on a retro console before listing it?
That it powers on, outputs a picture, reads a game and that the controller ports work. Also check the battery compartment for corrosion. Say which power supply is included, because the correct one is often the hardest part to source separately.
Do old cartridge save batteries still work?
Often not. Many cartridges of that era hold saved games on a small internal battery that eventually dies, after which the game plays but will not save. It is replaceable. Test a save if you can and say what happened rather than describing the game as untested.
How much is used Nintendo gaming gear worth?
Roughly $8 to $420 depending on the item and its condition. The table above breaks it down piece by piece, and each row links to a full value guide for that item.
How this guide is compiled
The ranges above are indicative asking prices in US dollars for comparable second-hand gaming gear, adjusted for where Nintendo sits in its market — a guide, not a valuation of any individual item. WishThrift does not authenticate, inspect or grade: condition is declared by the seller. Last reviewed August 2026.
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