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Real Retro Games, Real Prices
The Old School Game Vault sells old video games that are tested, working, and photographed as-is.
Our prices follow the real used market, the same range you'd see on eBay or PriceCharting, so you never pay an inflated retail price for a used game.
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The Old School Game Vault checks, photographs, grades, and backs every game before it reaches you. Here is how each step works.
Are your old video games tested before shipping?
Yes. Every game we sell is loaded, started, and tested through actual gameplay. Our testers must interact with the game rather than simply confirm that it reaches the title screen. For rare games, we also use different save files when available to check multiple parts of the game.
Will I receive the exact game shown in the photos?
Yes. Every listing shows actual photos of the copy you’re buying. We don’t use stock photos.
What warranty comes with my purchase?
Every game we sell comes with a 30-day warranty. We focus on quality, thoroughly tested games so you can shop with confidence.
How do you describe the condition of used games?
Most of our old video games are listed in Very Good or Good condition. Like New is uncommon and reserved for copies we consider to be in mint condition. Games with label tears or other cosmetic flaws may fall into Good or Acceptable condition, depending on the extent of the wear.
We are especially selective about disc condition. We inspect discs under a specialized LED light that reveals the depth and detail of scratches. We do not buy or sell heavily scratched discs.
Any flaws are noted in the listing’s condition description, and we do our best to show them clearly in the photos.
What Our Customers Say
"This game arrived quickly and was packaged to protect the game. I tested the game and everything worked perfectly. The case, etc was exactly as described. Thank you!"
"The game arrived in excellent condition and looked just as described. The quality was great, the case and disc were clean, and it was a good value for the price. Very happy with the purchase overall."
"The item arrived quickly and in amazing condition, looking brand new for a used game 35 years old. I would definitely recommend this seller to anyone. Thank you so much."
Frequently Asked Questions
Answers to common questions about buying old video games from our store.
▶ What does The Old School Game Vault sell?
We sell retro video games, consoles, and accessories from the early years of home gaming through more recent generations, including popular classics, collector games, and harder-to-find releases.
▶ Are your retro video games authentic?
Yes. Everything we sell is authentic, never counterfeit or reproduction.
▶ Do you test used consoles, controllers, and memory cards?
Yes. We run each console for a minimum of 30 minutes, test every controller port and memory card port, and make sure the lens reads games properly on disc-based systems. On controllers, we test the directional pad and every button. On memory cards, we test each card and try to delete the previous owner's save history.
▶ Are your video games new or used?
We sell used, pre-owned video games and consoles. Many of them are decades old.
▶ Which video game systems do you carry?
Our inventory may include games, consoles, and accessories for systems such as Nintendo NES, Super Nintendo, Nintendo 64, GameCube, Wii, Wii U, Game Boy, Game Boy Color, Game Boy Advance, Nintendo DS, Nintendo 3DS, Sega Genesis, Sega CD, Sega Saturn, Dreamcast, PlayStation, PlayStation 2, PlayStation 3, PSP, PS Vita, original Xbox, Xbox 360, Atari, TurboGrafx-16, and additional classic systems.
▶ Does The Old School Game Vault buy old video games?
Yes. We buy used video games, consoles, and accessories from customers throughout the United States. Our pricing database includes more than 22,000 games, consoles, and accessories. Select the "Sell Video Games" link at the top of the website to view our current prices and submit an order.
▶ How much does shipping cost?
Smaller items are shipped using our standard game-shipping rate. Shipping for larger orders, consoles, and heavier products is calculated based on the package size, weight, and delivery location. The available shipping cost will be shown during checkout before you complete your purchase.
▶ What payment methods do you accept?
We accept Visa, Mastercard, Discover, Amazon Pay, Apple Pay, and Klarna.
▶ Why should I buy from The Old School Game Vault?
We've been buying and selling retro video games since 2008.
Have old games you no longer play? Sell your retro video games to us and see what we pay for your collection.
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The Old School Game Vault
Shipping Address: 6321 Dempster St PMB 261, Morton Grove, IL 60053-2848
Phone: +1 (847) 461-8568
