{"id":16528,"date":"2023-12-21T11:00:05","date_gmt":"2023-12-21T11:00:05","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.musicmagpie.co.uk\/blog\/?p=16528"},"modified":"2023-12-20T17:11:45","modified_gmt":"2023-12-20T17:11:45","slug":"what-to-do-with-your-old-video-game-console-keep-or-sell","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.musicmagpie.co.uk\/blog\/2023\/12\/21\/what-to-do-with-your-old-video-game-console-keep-or-sell\/","title":{"rendered":"What to do with your old video game console: keep or sell?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Is your old video game console collecting dust in the corner? If you\u2019re torn between parting ways with your console or renewing the life left in those vintage buttons, fear not &#8211; we\u2019re here to help! Keep reading to decide whether or not to ditch that old video game console for some extra cash.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>In this blog:<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"#why-keep\">Why you should keep your old video game console<\/a>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"2\"><a href=\"#Nostalgia\">Nostalgia factor<\/a><\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"2\"><a href=\"#collector\">Collector&#8217;s items<\/a><\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"2\"><a href=\"#remorse\">Seller\u2019s remorse<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"#why-sell\">Why you should sell your old video game console<\/a>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"2\"><a href=\"#upgrade\">Fund your upgrade<\/a><\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"2\"><a href=\"#space\">Make more room<\/a><\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"2\"><a href=\"#bored\">You&#8217;ve moved on<\/a><\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"2\"><a href=\"#BC\">Backwards compatibility<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"#how-to-sell\">How to sell your old video game console<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<h2 id=\"why-keep\">Why should you keep your old video game console?<\/h2>\n<h3 id=\"Nostalgia\">Nostalgia factor<\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.musicmagpie.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/no-longer-play.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-16531 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.musicmagpie.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/no-longer-play.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"500\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.musicmagpie.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/no-longer-play.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.musicmagpie.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/no-longer-play-300x188.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.musicmagpie.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/no-longer-play-768x480.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Ah, the memories! That old video game console holds within its plastic shell a treasure trove of nostalgia. The late-night gaming marathons, the victories, the defeats &#8211; it&#8217;s all there. Sometimes, holding onto your old console is like having a time machine that transports you back to the golden era of gaming. So, if you find joy in reliving the glory days of 8-bit adventures, keeping your console is a no-brainer.<\/p>\n<h3 id=\"remorse\">Seller&#8217;s remorse<\/h3>\n<p>Selling your old video game console might seem like a logical step, especially if it&#8217;s gathering dust, but before you press that &#8220;sell&#8221; button, consider the potential sting of seller&#8217;s remorse. That twinge of regret that kicks in when you realise you&#8217;ve bid farewell to a piece of your gaming history. Before parting ways with your trusty gaming companion, weigh the sentimental value it holds. Sometimes, the price tag on the console doesn&#8217;t reflect the memories embedded in it.<\/p>\n<h3 id=\"collector\">Collector&#8217;s items<\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.musicmagpie.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/collectors.jpeg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-16533 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.musicmagpie.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/collectors.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"500\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.musicmagpie.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/collectors.jpeg 800w, https:\/\/www.musicmagpie.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/collectors-300x188.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.musicmagpie.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/collectors-768x480.jpeg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Did you know that some old video game consoles are now considered collector&#8217;s items? If you happen to own a rare edition or a console that was part of a limited release, you might be sitting on a potential goldmine, and that goldmine only gets bigger as time goes on. If you\u2019ve got an old console that\u2019s considered valuable, why not hold onto it for a bit longer and let it become even more valuable?<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"why-sell\">Why you should sell your old video game console<\/h2>\n<h3 id=\"upgrade\">Fund your upgrade<\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.musicmagpie.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/upgrade.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-16532 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.musicmagpie.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/upgrade.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"500\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.musicmagpie.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/upgrade.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.musicmagpie.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/upgrade-300x188.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.musicmagpie.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/upgrade-768x480.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>If you find yourself yearning for the latest gaming experience, consider selling your old console to fund an upgrade. Your once-beloved gaming companion could rack up enough money for you to purchase a newer console with newer graphics and better performance.<\/p>\n<h3 id=\"space\">Make more room<\/h3>\n<p>If your gaming setup is getting a little too cosy, it might be time for some shelf liberation &#8211; think of it as decluttering for a good cause! Sell your old console (that is, if you don\u2019t want it or no longer use it) to free up some space for other gaming items such as a new console or more games.<\/p>\n<h3 id=\"BC\">Backwards compatibility<\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.musicmagpie.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/backwards-compatibility.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-16529 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.musicmagpie.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/backwards-compatibility.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"500\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.musicmagpie.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/backwards-compatibility.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.musicmagpie.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/backwards-compatibility-300x188.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.musicmagpie.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/backwards-compatibility-768x480.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Many modern consoles boast the impressive feature of backwards compatibility, making older consoles obsolete. If your old video game console is sitting idly because you&#8217;ve upgraded to a newer model that supports your cherished classics, there might not be much use in keeping the old gaming console.<\/p>\n<h3 id=\"bored\">You&#8217;ve moved on<\/h3>\n<p>Life moves fast, and so does the gaming landscape. If your old video game console has become more of a relic than a source of entertainment, consider getting rid. Perhaps you&#8217;ve upgraded to the latest gaming behemoth, or your interests have shifted away from console gaming altogether. Instead of letting your old console gather dust, sell it for some cash!<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"how-to-sell\">How to sell your old video game console<\/h2>\n<p>If you&#8217;ve decided it&#8217;s time to part ways with your old console, selling it with musicMagpie is a fantastic option! You can get an instant free valuation for your old console and if you\u2019re happy with the price, simply pop it into a box and send it to us. We\u2019ll then pay you the same day your items arrive by PayPal or Bank Transfer!<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><em>Thinking of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.musicmagpie.co.uk\/sell-tech\/trade-in-consoles\/\">selling your console<\/a>? Give musicMagpie a try! You can also <a href=\"https:\/\/www.musicmagpie.co.uk\/entertainment\/trade-in-games\/\">sell your games<\/a> with us or even switch to a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.musicmagpie.co.uk\/store\/category\/games-consoles\/\">refurbished games console<\/a> for your next upgrade.<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Is your old video game console collecting dust in the corner? If you\u2019re torn between parting ways with your console or renewing the life left in those vintage buttons, fear not &#8211; we\u2019re here to help! 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