Retro-gaming collectors, get ready to check your shelves! A new study from CSDB.gg has revealed the most valuable retro games, with some titles fetching over £1,000 in cash trade-in value at CeX.
T-Mek Takes the Crown
Sitting at the top spot is T-Mek for the Mega 32X, trading in for a staggering £1,137. This arcade-style vehicular combat game is one of only 40 titles released for the Mega 32X, a short-lived add-on for the Sega Genesis, making it a rare collector’s gem.
The Most Valuable Retro Games
| Rank | Game | Console | Trade-in Value (£) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | T-Mek | Mega 32X | 1,137 |
| 2 | Mario The Juggler (Wide Screen Series) | Game & Watch | 1,040 |
| 3 | Mega Man X2 | Super NES | 975 |
| = | Egg (Wide Screen Series) | Game & Watch | 975 |
| 4 | DarXide | Mega 32X | 910 |
| 5 | Cindy’s Fashion World | PlayStation 1 | 897 |
| 6 | Super Mario Bros (Special Series) | Game & Watch | 877 |
| 7 | Power Drive | Game Gear | 780 |
| = | Balloon Fight (Crystal Screen Series) | Game & Watch | 780 |
| 8 | Flagman (Silver Series) | Game & Watch | 776 |
| 9 | Primal Rage | Mega 32X | 715 |
| 10 | Mega Man X3 | Super NES | 711 |
What Makes a Retro Game Valuable?
According to CSDB.gg’s Corey Sims, rarity is the key factor driving prices up. Whether it’s regional exclusivity, limited production runs, console exclusivity, or poor sales, these factors make certain games incredibly hard to find. Nostalgia also plays a role, with beloved franchises like Mario and Mega Man commanding high prices.
For collectors, it’s time to dig through those old game boxes—who knows, you might be sitting on a small fortune!
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