Used Nintendo games in the UAE typically sell for AED 49 to AED 245 (about $13 to $67). Nintendo titles hold value unusually well, and older cartridge games are actively collected.
What Nintendo games are worth in the UAE
| Condition | Typical | What it means |
|---|---|---|
| New with Tags | AED 247 | Unused, tags or seals intact |
| Like New | AED 210 | Barely used, no visible wear |
| Good | AED 161 | Light signs of use, complete and working |
| Fair | AED 111 | Heavily used, or a described fault or missing part |
| For Parts | AED 62 | 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
- Cartridge games with clean contacts
- Sealed copies of collectable titles
What pulls it down
- Missing manuals and inserts on collectable titles
- Reproduction cartridges sold as genuine
Selling Nintendo games in the UAE
Bank transfer and cash on collection are both normal. Confirm funds have cleared before handing anything over.
The UAE has an unusually active second-hand market driven by how often people arrive and leave — relocation sales mean good-quality items turn over quickly and often at well below their age.
Trading is not open in the Emirates yet, so treat this as a reference page: the pricing and the checks below hold, but the listings will appear once sellers here start posting.
Turnover peaks around the summer, when a large share of relocations happen and whole households are sold at once.
Working out what yours is worth
- Confirm the manual and inserts are present
- Compare the label and board against genuine examples
Getting it ready
- Identify each title and whether it is first-party Nintendo, since those hold value far better than third-party releases.
- Check cartridges for label damage and confirm each is in its correct case with the artwork insert.
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- The cartridges out of their cases, labels visible
- Any artwork insert or manual included
- Any label damage, cracked case or missing insert
Put in the description
- Exact titles, and which are first-party Nintendo releases
- Cartridge and label condition
- Whether each cartridge has been tested and boots
Very light and cheap to post. Cartridges are robust but the cases crack easily, so pack them with some padding.
Consistently strong. First-party Nintendo titles sell within days at close to their original price, which is unusual in gaming and worth knowing before you discount.
It costs nothing to list
There is no listing fee, no selling fee and no commission, so the AED 247 a buyer pays is the AED 247 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 UAE
The United Arab Emirates is a big place and what sells well moves with it. These are the parts of the United Arab Emirates with their own page for Nintendo games.
- Selling Nintendo games in Dubai
- Selling Nintendo games in Sharjah
- Selling Nintendo games in Abu Dhabi
- Selling Nintendo games in Al Ain
- Selling Nintendo games in Ajman
Common questions
Where can I sell Nintendo games in the UAE?
List it free on WishThrift and deal with the buyer direct. There is no selling fee, so the whole amount stays with you. Bank transfer and cash on collection are both normal. Confirm funds have cleared before handing anything over.
Do the cartridges work?
Boot each one if you can and say which you tested. Untested is acceptable if stated; implied working is not.
Why do Nintendo games hold value?
First-party titles rarely discount and stay in demand for years, and older cartridge games are actively collected.
How do I spot a reproduction cartridge?
Label printing quality and the screw type on the back are the usual tells. Compare against known genuine examples.
More: how to sell Nintendo games, what Nintendo games are worth, or Gaming across the United Arab Emirates.