Should I sell my old video games now or wait?

Whether you should sell now or wait mostly depends on what you own, how complete it is, and whether you care more about cash now or possible future upside.

A practical rule of thumb:

• Sell now if most of your games are common, loose, or heavily played copies, or if you want the cash/space sooner rather than later.
• Wait or sell selectively if you have rarer titles, complete-in-box copies, sealed games, or items that collectors specifically seek out.

What usually sells well:

• Common sports, annual franchises, and very common PS2/PS3/Xbox/Wii-era games usually do best as a bulk lot or quick sale.
• Collectible titles, especially rarer first-party Nintendo games, cult JRPGs, survival horror games, and complete-in-box cartridges, are often worth pricing individually.

A few things to keep in mind:

• Condition matters a lot. Box, manual, inserts, and overall wear can make a big difference.
• Local game stores usually pay less than private sales because they need room to resell at a profit, so selling individually online often gets you more.
• Remakes or remasters can affect prices, but not always in a predictable way, so if you’re timing a sale around a rumor, there’s some risk either way.
• The retro market can move over time, so exact prices can shift; check recent completed sales or an up-to-date marketplace before listing.

Bottom line:
If you want the simplest answer: sell common games now, and hold or individually price the rarer ones. If you’re unsure, sort your collection into "common/quick sell" and "collectible/price carefully" piles before deciding.