Used video games in Canada typically sell for C$9 to C$75 (about $7 to $54). Individual games range from pennies to serious collector sums, and the difference is almost always the specific title rather than the platform.
What video games are worth in Canada
| Condition | Typical | What it means |
|---|---|---|
| New with Tags | C$75 | Unused, tags or seals intact |
| Like New | C$64 | Barely used, no visible wear |
| Good | C$49 | Light signs of use, complete and working |
| Fair | C$34 | Heavily used, or a described fault or missing part |
| For Parts | C$19 | 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
- Sought-after titles with small print runs
- Discs and cartridges free of deep scratches
What pulls it down
- Disc scratches deep enough to cause read errors
- Missing manuals and inserts on collectable titles
Selling video games in Canada
Interac e-Transfer is the norm and is instant and traceable, which suits a private sale well. It is what most buyers will suggest before anything else.
Canada’s resale market is concentrated in a handful of metro areas separated by very long distances, which makes it unusually collection-led — most buyers are looking for something they can pick up the same week.
Two practical things shape a Canadian sale. Interprovincial shipping costs can exceed the value of a mid-priced item, which is why so much trade here is collection-only. And winter genuinely interrupts handovers in much of the country, so agree a window rather than a fixed day between December and March.
Winter clothing and sports equipment move from October, and the spring thaw brings the strongest few weeks for furniture, bikes and garden items.
Working out what yours is worth
- Check whether the case, manual and inserts are all present
- Hold discs to the light at an angle to see scratches
Getting it ready
- Check every disc or cartridge for scratches, and confirm each is in its correct case with the correct artwork.
- Note the platform and region for each title, since region locking still affects some systems.
Photograph
- The full set laid out, spines and artwork visible
- The discs or cartridges out of their cases, showing surface condition
- Any scratch, cracked case or missing artwork
Put in the description
- Exact titles and editions included
- Disc or cartridge condition, and whether cases and artwork are complete
- Whether manuals or inserts are present
Platform first, then whether it is a bundle: “PS4 Game Bundle — 8 Titles Including FIFA and GTA V”. Naming two or three recognisable titles in the title pulls in searches for those games specifically. For a single valuable game, list it alone with the exact edition.
Cheap to post but heavier than expected in quantity, so weigh a bundle before quoting postage. Pack cases so they cannot crack against each other.
It costs nothing to list
There is no listing fee, no selling fee and no commission, so the C$75 a buyer pays is the C$75 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 Canada
Canada is a big place and what sells well moves with it. These are the parts of Canada with their own page for video games.
- Toronto
- Montreal
- Calgary
- Ottawa
- Edmonton
- Winnipeg
- Vancouver
- Brampton
- Hamilton
- Surrey
- Quebec City
- Halifax
- Laval
- London
Common questions
Where can I sell video games in Canada?
List it free on WishThrift and deal with the buyer direct. There is no selling fee, so the whole amount stays with you. Interac e-Transfer is the norm and is instant and traceable, which suits a private sale well. It is what most buyers will suggest before anything else.
Will you split the bundle?
Decide before listing. Splitting usually totals more but takes far longer and leaves you with the unwanted remainder.
Which video games are worth the most?
Titles with small print runs and strong followings, especially sealed or complete in box. Annual sports releases are worth very little.
Should I sell games individually or as a bundle?
Valuable titles individually, common ones as a lot. Check a few before bundling, as one title often carries most of the value.
More: how to sell video games, what video games are worth, or Gaming across Canada.