Used video games in Whitehorse 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.
Selling video games in Whitehorse
Whitehorse is the territorial capital and by far the largest community in the territory, on the river that carried the gold rush traffic north. It has genuine wilderness at the edge of town, extreme swings in daylight through the year, and a strong outdoor culture that is practical rather than recreational.
Freight from the south is slow and expensive, which is exactly why goods circulate here for far longer than they would elsewhere. Government and seasonal tourism contracts move households on fixed terms, and people leaving the territory sell everything rather than shipping it.
The town is small and driving is easy, but winter darkness is real — for several months a daylight handover means a narrow window, so agree it early. Everything is within a few minutes of the centre.
Before buying anything unusual, check that parts and servicing exist locally. Freight from the south is slow and expensive enough that a small missing component can leave an item unusable for weeks.
Handing it over in Whitehorse
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.
Sell your Video Games in Whitehorse
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.
What video games are worth
What lifts the price
- Sealed or complete-in-box copies with manuals
- Sought-after titles with small print runs
What pulls it down
- Disc scratches deep enough to cause read errors
- Sports titles and annual releases, which sell for very little
Working out what yours is worth
- Hold discs to the light at an angle to see scratches
- Search sold listings for that exact title and platform
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
Put in the description
- Platform and region for every title
- Exact titles and editions included
Steady, with a strong Christmas lift. Bundles move quickly; common individual titles sit for a long time.
Listing is free and there is no selling fee, so the whole amount the buyer pays stays with you. You and the buyer agree the handover between yourselves.
Elsewhere in Canada
Common questions
Where can I sell video games in Whitehorse?
Put it on WishThrift free and deal with the buyer direct. The town is small and driving is easy, but winter darkness is real — for several months a daylight handover means a narrow window, so agree it early. Everything is within a few minutes of the centre.
Do they all work?
Test as many as you reasonably can and say which you have verified. Being clear about what is untested is better than implying everything works.
How much are video games worth in Whitehorse?
Most used video games change hands for C$9 to C$75 (about $7 to $54). Condition and completeness move that figure more than anything else.
More: selling video games across Canada, what video games are worth, everything second hand in Whitehorse, or Gaming in Whitehorse.
Guide range converted from sterling at the 2 August 2026 rate, not a quote — sellers set their own price.