Sell / Trade Your Video Games

Level Up Games buys select video games, consoles, and accessories. Our offers are based on current market demand, condition, completeness, and resale viability. If you have items you’d like to sell, bring them to the shop during open hours and we’ll take a look.

What We Buy

  • Video games (disc and cartridge)
  • Consoles and handheld systems
  • Controllers and select accessories
  • Game lots (evaluated case-by-case)

High-Interest Platforms & Titles

We currently place strong buying interest on the following platforms and categories. Our highest rates are typically reserved for items that meet condition and resale standards in the categories noted below.

Platforms we actively buy for:

  • Nintendo DS, Nintendo 3DS, Nintendo Switch, and Switch 2
  • PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5

We typically offer our highest rates on:

  • Pokémon video games across supported platforms
  • First-party Nintendo titles
  • Nintendo consoles, handhelds, and official hardware

Items in these categories tend to have consistent demand and strong resale performance, which allows us to make more competitive offers compared to lower-demand titles or platforms.

How We Make Offers

We make offers based on recent market value and our ability to resell the item. Final offers depend on:

  • Condition (case, cover art, disc/cartridge condition, cosmetic wear)
  • Completeness (CIB, Box & Game, Loose, etc.)
  • Demand (how quickly the item typically sells)
  • Market price (recent sold listings, not asking prices)
  • Testing needs (items requiring additional testing may be declined)

Buy Rates

Rates are based on current market value at the time of evaluation.

Store Credit

  • 65% of market value for lower-demand titles
  • Up to 75% of market value for higher-demand items, including Pokémon games, first-party Nintendo titles, and Nintendo hardware

Cash

  • Up to 60% of market value for lower-demand titles
  • Up to 70% of market value for higher-demand items, including Pokémon games, first-party Nintendo titles, and Nintendo hardware

Note: Rates may vary based on condition, completeness, and current inventory needs. Some items may be declined if we already have excess stock, cannot test the item, or do not expect it to sell.

Condition & Completeness

Completeness and overall condition directly impact value. Items with missing manuals, damaged cover art, cracks, heavy wear, or non-functional components will receive lower offers. If an item is not fully functional, please let us know before evaluation.

What To Bring

  • Consoles: system and required power/AV cables for testing
  • Games: any included case, cover art, manuals, and inserts
  • Accessories: required receivers, dongles, or charging cables

Important Notes

  • All offers are based on in-person evaluation.
  • Buy rates and criteria may change at any time without notice.
  • Intake may be limited based on current inventory levels.
  • Identification may be required for cash payouts.

If you have questions before bringing items in, feel free to message us on Facebook or text us.