Used video games in the UAE typically sell for AED 25 to AED 200 (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 the UAE
| Condition | Typical | What it means |
|---|---|---|
| New with Tags | AED 198 | Unused, tags or seals intact |
| Like New | AED 168 | Barely used, no visible wear |
| Good | AED 129 | Light signs of use, complete and working |
| Fair | AED 89 | Heavily used, or a described fault or missing part |
| For Parts | AED 49 | 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
- Discs and cartridges free of deep scratches
- Complete collections sold as a run
What pulls it down
- Disc scratches deep enough to cause read errors
- Sports titles and annual releases, which sell for very little
Selling video 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.
The Emirates is a pre-launch market, so this is what a seller here should expect when it opens. The population turns over unusually fast, and that shapes the whole market: relocation sales put nearly-new furniture, appliances and cars on the market at heavy discounts, and the best stock appears in concentrated bursts as people leave. Distances are short and courier coverage is quick and cheap, so postage is rarely the obstacle it is elsewhere. Expect buyers to move fast and to expect a reply the same day.
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
- Hold discs to the light at an angle to see scratches
- Search sold listings for that exact title and platform
Sell your Video Games in the UAE
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.
Getting it ready
- Check every disc or cartridge for scratches, and confirm each is in its correct case with the correct artwork.
- Confirm manuals and inserts are present, which matters more on older titles than most sellers realise.
Photograph
- The discs or cartridges out of their cases, showing surface condition
- Any manual or insert included
- Any scratch, cracked case or missing artwork
Put in the description
- Platform and region for every title
- Exact titles and editions included
- Whether manuals or inserts are present
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.
Steady, with a strong Christmas lift. Bundles move quickly; common individual titles sit for a long time.
It costs nothing to list
There is no listing fee, no selling fee and no commission, so the AED 198 a buyer pays is the AED 198 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 video games.
- Selling video games in Dubai
- Selling video games in Sharjah
- Selling video games in Abu Dhabi
- Selling video games in Al Ain
- Selling video games in Ajman
- Selling video games in Ras Al Khaimah
- Selling video games in Fujairah
- Selling video games in Umm Al Quwain
- Selling video games in Kalba
- Selling video games in Khor Fakkan
- Selling video games in Dibba Al-Fujairah
- Selling video games in Madinat Zayed
- Selling video games in Ruwais
- Selling video games in Ghayathi
Common questions
Where can I sell video 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 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.
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.
Does a missing manual matter?
For collectable titles, yes — complete-in-box copies sell for meaningfully more. For common games it barely registers.
More: how to sell video games, what video games are worth, or Gaming across the United Arab Emirates.