You can sell your NES Console online to The Old School Game Vault, a nationwide mail-in retro video game buyer operating since 2008. We display our current cash offer for each system upfront, so you know what we offer before you place your order. We pay cash, not store credit, with no seller fees. Missing something? Select the radio button for each missing item below to update your offer.
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Should Include: Top Loader NES Console – AC Adapter – RF Switch – Light Gun – One (1) Dog Bone Controller – Game
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Should Include: Original “Toaster” NES Console – AC Adapter – RF Switch – Zapper – (2) Genuine Controllers – Game
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Must Be Fully Functional & Include: Piano – AC Adapter – System Cable
The Old School Game Vault shows a current cash offer for each NES bundle upfront, so you can sell quickly without listing, negotiating, or waiting for a buyer. The original front-loading NES and the Top Loader each have their own offer, and the Top Loader console is also listed on its own.
Before selling your NES console to The Old School Game Vault, test that it powers on and that both controller ports work.
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Answers to common questions about selling your NES console and accessories.
We buy the original front-loading NES and the NES Top Loader as bundles, and we also buy the Top Loader console on its own. We also buy NES accessories, including original and dog bone controllers, Zapper light guns, the Four Score, the Power Glove, R.O.B., the Game Genie, and the Aladdin Deck Enhancer.
We buy NES consoles as bundles. To receive full value, an original NES bundle should include the console, two genuine controllers, an RF switch, an AC adapter, a Zapper light gun, and one game, Super Mario Bros. / Duck Hunt. A Top Loader bundle includes one dog bone controller in place of the two original controllers. If any items are missing, mark them on your console's listing before submitting your order.
Select your NES console on this page, mark any missing items, and click "Sell It" to add it to your trade-in cart. At checkout, enter your information and choose how you'd like to be paid. We process orders in batches, so expect your order confirmation email within 24 to 48 hours of submitting. Orders over $100 also receive a free shipping label.
Wrap the console in bubble wrap and pack it in a sturdy box with cushioning on all sides. Put extra cushioning on the bottom of the box, since packages often get dropped by the carrier. Put the controllers, RF switch, AC adapter, light gun, and game together in a Ziploc bag, so everything sold with the bundle stays in one separate bag. Fill any empty space so nothing shifts during shipping.
You'll receive payment within 3 to 4 business days after your order is received and processed, by PayPal, Zelle, Venmo, Apple Cash, check, or Amazon Gift Card. If your package arrives on a weekend or holiday, we won't start processing it until the next business day.
Yes, you can buy retro NES consoles and accessories directly from us in our store.
The Old School Game Vault pays cash for your NES console, not store credit, with no seller fees. We hold an A+ BBB rating and have a 4.99-star average from more than 300 reviews on our website. Any condition deductions are explained on our Deductions page.