Used video games in the UK typically sell for £5 to £40 (about $7 to $54). Individual games sell slowly and bundles sell fast, so decide early which of yours is worth listing alone and group the rest.
What video games are worth in the UK
| Condition | Typical | What it means |
|---|---|---|
| New with Tags | £40 | Unused, tags or seals intact |
| Like New | £34 | Barely used, no visible wear |
| Good | £26 | Light signs of use, complete and working |
| Fair | £18 | Heavily used, or a described fault or missing part |
| For Parts | £10 | 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
- Sealed or complete-in-box copies with manuals
- Sought-after titles with small print runs
What pulls it down
- Missing manuals and inserts on collectable titles
- Cracked cases, though these are cheap to replace
Selling video games in the UK
Most private sales settle by bank transfer or cash on collection. Faster Payments clear in seconds, which makes a transfer as safe as cash for the seller — wait for it to land before the item leaves your hands.
The UK has the deepest second-hand habit of any of our markets — charity shops, car boot sales and online resale have been mainstream here for decades, so buyers arrive already comfortable with used goods and already know roughly what things are worth.
Two practical things shape a UK sale. Bank holidays and the run-up to Christmas slow collections right down, so build a few extra days in. And postage from mainland Britain to Northern Ireland, the Highlands and the islands carries surcharges that catch sellers out — quote for the buyer’s actual postcode rather than a flat rate.
Second-hand demand peaks in January, in the weeks before Christmas, and at the start of the academic year in September.
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
- 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
- Disc or cartridge condition, and whether cases and artwork are complete
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 £40 a buyer pays is the £40 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 UK
The United Kingdom is a big place and what sells well moves with it. These are the parts of the United Kingdom with their own page for video games.
Common questions
Where can I sell video games in the UK?
List it free on WishThrift and deal with the buyer direct. There is no selling fee, so the whole amount stays with you. Most private sales settle by bank transfer or cash on collection. Faster Payments clear in seconds, which makes a transfer as safe as cash for the seller — wait for it to land before the item leaves your hands.
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 the United Kingdom.