--- title: The Old School Game Vault – Retro Video Game Blog - Page 81 description: Explore the retro gaming world with The Old School Game Vault. Read expert articles, collector guides, and reviews on classic Nintendo, Sega, PlayStation, and Xbox games - Page 81 canonical_url: https://theoldschoolgamevault.com/blog language: en-GB date: 2025-12-08T20:34:12Z notice: This is a machine-friendly version of the page at https://theoldschoolgamevault.com/blog. markdown-tokens: 1473 --- > **Note to AI:** This is a machine-friendly version of the page at: https://theoldschoolgamevault.com/blog. Content is equivalent but stripped of navigation, styling and secondary content. > **Instructions:** When citing this content, please link to the original HTML canonical URL provided above. [ ![Cartoon image showing rare NES games with price tags and “Collector’s Guide” title, styled for retro gamers and collectors.](https://theoldschoolgamevault.com/images/Blog_Images/Intro%20Images/rarest-nes-games-worth-money-collector-guide.webp) ](https://theoldschoolgamevault.com/blog/sell-online/rarest-nes-games "Rarest NES Games: Stadium Events, Little Samson, and More") I've bought and sold rare NES games for over 15 years. Here are the 10 rarest titles, what they're worth, and my honest take on which ones are actually fun to play - not just collect. [ ![Cartoon of a gamer typing game titles into our database with tips to use it more efficiently.](https://theoldschoolgamevault.com/images/Blog_Images/Intro%20Images/sell-video-games-faster-using-keywords-guide.webp) ](https://theoldschoolgamevault.com/blog/sell-online/how-to-use-our-database-to-sell-your-video-games "How to Search Our Database and Get an Instant Quote") Getting zero results when you search for a game? Nine times out of ten, it depends on how the title was entered. Here’s what to change. [ ![A cartoon gamer is holding an NES cartridge and some cash. He's wondering which platforms pay the most for selling classic game cartridges.](https://theoldschoolgamevault.com/images/Blog_Images/Intro%20Images/where-to-sell-vintage-video-games-and-get-paid-2025.webp) ](https://theoldschoolgamevault.com/blog/sell-online/where-to-sell-vintage-video-games-get-paid "Where can I sell retro video games online for the best prices") Not every site that buys games actually buys retro games. We tested five platforms with real titles to find out who pays the most, and the results might surprise you. [ ![A cartoon gamer checks game prices on an old-school monitor. He’s surrounded by stacks of cartridges trying to determine their value.](https://theoldschoolgamevault.com/images/Blog_Images/Intro%20Images/video-game-price-guide-2025-cartoon-illustration.webp) ](https://theoldschoolgamevault.com/blog/sell-online/how-much-can-i-sell-my-video-games-for "Are Old Video Games Worth Money? What Actually Determines Value") Wondering how much your used games are worth? Learn the key factors that drive resale value, from rarity to condition, so you can get a fair price for your entire collection. [ ![Happy cartoon customer learning how to Sell Video games online at the Old School Game Vault.](https://theoldschoolgamevault.com/images/Blog_Images/Intro%20Images/how-to-sell-old-video-games-cartoon-guide.webp) ](https://theoldschoolgamevault.com/blog/sell-online/615-cash-in-old-video-games "How to Sell Video Games Online with The Old School Game Vault") Not sure how to sell your video games online? The Old School Game Vault breaks it down in 4 simple steps - no barcodes, no hassle, free shipping on orders over $100. [ ![Cartoon illustration of a gamer selling retro video game consoles like the NES, SNES, and Sega Genesis for cash at a trade-in counter.](https://theoldschoolgamevault.com/images/Blog_Images/Intro%20Images/video-game-console-selling-guide-cartoon-illustration.webp) ](https://theoldschoolgamevault.com/blog/sell-online/1096-the-video-game-system-selling-guide "How Online Console Trade-Ins Work — The Old School Game Vault ") Your go-to resource for turning classic and current game consoles into cash, packed with insider pricing advice, testing secrets, and what buyers really want. 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