These video games and consoles stored away in your attic could be worth thousands

If you’ve got an old video game or console stashed away in your attic or storage space, it might be time to dust it off as you could be sitting on a hidden treasure.

With retro consoles and classic games from the PlayStation 1 era and beyond rapidly increasing in value, what once seemed like outdated tech could now fetch thousands of pounds to the right buyer.

Experts from CasinoTop 3 recently examined a popular UK e-commerce platform to identify the highest resale prices and uncover which old consoles are currently worth the most.

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Halo: Combat Evolved for Xbox One is fetching top prices online, with its standard edition listed at £650, while the special edition is commanding an eye-popping £16,700. The Nintendo Game Boy Colour takes the crown as the most valuable console between the fifth and eighth generations, with some listings reaching up to £1,425.

Experts at CasinoTop 3 have revealed some surprising insights into the value of retro console games, revealing that one Xbox title is now worth a staggering 1485 per cent more than its original price.

Leading the pack is Halo: Combat Evolved for Xbox One, with standard editions currently selling for £650, a significant jump from its 2001 release price of just £41. This game, which sold over five million copies, remains a classic, and its special edition version is currently listed for an eye-watering £16,700.

Top 10 Previous Generation Games Selling For The Most Money Online

In second place is Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas for PlayStation 2, now fetching £400, up from its original £41 price tag in 2004, an 876 per cent increase. Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas was the best-selling game of 2004 and remains the top-selling PS2 game of all time, with 17million copies sold, driving its value to new heights.

Taking third place is Shadow of the Colossus for PS2, currently selling for £299. While the exact retail price in 2005 isn’t available, most PS2 games during that generation cost around £41. This means the game has appreciated by around 629 per cent in the 20 years since its release.

Top 10 previous generation game consoles selling for the most online

The Nintendo Game Boy Colour holds the title of the most valuable console between the fifth and eighth generations, fetching up to £1,425 online. Originally priced at £69.99 in 1998, its value has skyrocketed, now being worth 20 times more than its initial cost.

Following closely is the Atari Jaguar, with current listings reaching as high as £1,304. Released in 1993, the console’s original price ranged between £200 and £300, making its current resale value a significant increase.

Completing the top three is the PlayStation 4, which can now be found online for as much as £999. When it first launched in 2013, the PS4 retailed for £350, nearly three times less than its highest resale price today. One of its most popular titles, God of War, has sold over 3.1million copies as of 2022 and is now priced up to £105 on the resale market.

The experts at CasinoTop 3 have shared some tips on how to maximise the value of your old games and consoles if you're looking to resell them: "Your old games and consoles could be worth a fortune! To make sure you’re getting the best value out of them, store them in a cool, dry spot away from heat or sunlight.

"The more you protect them, the more you earn, so use cases and try to keep everything; original packaging, cables, controllers, and even manuals! It can add up to 50 per cent (or more) to their value.

Regular cleaning with a microfibre cloth (avoid harsh chemicals) and dusting consoles and ports with compressed air will help maintain their condition. Lastly, if you have receipts or promotional materials, hold on to them, as they can prove authenticity and help boost your selling price.”

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