Brits urged to look in lofts for 7 retro video games that could make you a small fortune – a Nintendo set is worth £4k
GAMING FORTUNE Brits urged to look in lofts for 7 retro video games that could make you a small fortune – a Nintendo set is worth £4k
BRITS are being urged to check their basements and lofts for vintage video games, that could be worth an absolute fortune.
If you loved gaming as a teenager, and have kept your old favourites stored away in the cupboards, you could be sitting on a goldmine.
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Do you have any old video games hiding in the attic?
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Zelda Majora's Mask could be worth almost £4000
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If you have snowboard challenge in your loft, you could make £2935
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Instead of letting the retro games gather dust, why not get them out, and pop them on sites like eBay and Gumtree.
The most valuable games are those that are unsealed, of course, but you can still get a hefty sum for ones that have been played with.
Based on recent sales, the most valuable PAL-region game is a graded copy of Streets of Rage for the Sega Mega Drive, which is worth nearly £40,000.
Curry's has analysed retro video game resale data on PriceCharting to compile a list of the most valuable unsealed video games.
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Some are worth nearly £4000, enough for a new car, or a family holiday.
The electrical retailer shared the list ahead of the release of the Nintendo Switch 2, encouraging gaming fans to clear out any old video games, to make way for new ones.
The number one game on the list is the Zelda Majora's Mask (Adventure Set) on Nintendo 64.
If you have the product complete, alongside the box, you could get an estimated £3,715 for selling it.
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Next on the list is Snowboard Challenge, on NES, which could get you £2935, if you sell it complete, in the box.
Another game that could earn you are pretty penny is Mega Man X3 on Super Nintendo.
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If you have the game complete, in box, it could be worth up to £2,465.
Zelda Oracle of Ages & Seasons Limited Edition on Game Boy Color, is worth £2259, whilst Darxide on Mega Drive 32X could get you £2,245.
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If you're a retro GTA fan with the Grand Theft Auto Complete Collection on Playstation 2 lurking in your loft, you could make an estimated £2,234 from selling the game.
And lastly, selling Mr.Gimmick on Nes could see you earn £2071.
How to store your retro video games
IF you are keeping hold of old consoles and video games hoping they could one day be worth a small fortune, following these five tips can make sure they stay in top condition to maximise their value...
Clean everything thoroughly before storing it. Use appropriate, non-abrasive cleaning solutions and tools tailored to the specific materials (plastic, metal, labels, etc.). Dust, grime, and even fingerprints can degrade surfaces over time — proactive cleaning minimises long-term damage.
Keep an eye on the temperature and humidity in your storage space. Avoid storing them in attics, basements, and garages where these variables are often extreme. The ideal conditions should mimic a living space — stable temperatures and moderate humidity. This prevents warping, corrosion, and label damage.
Use proper packaging to protect your items from bumps and scratches. The original packaging is ideal (and also adds value to the game), but sturdy boxes with ample will also work.
Organise and label everything so you can easily find what you're looking for. A spreadsheet or database can be helpful for cataloguing your collection.
Games at auction tend to sell for far more overall as these items are typically sealed and in pristine condition.
If you find you have an unopened retro game, it's worth getting advice on how much it could be worth through a specialist auctioneer group.
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Copies not in tip top condition are still in high demand, however, and fetch thousands of pounds through eBay.
You never know, that forgotten box in your loft could be hiding a small fortune.
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