Retro Gaming Auctions – Consoles, Games & Collectables

For anyone who grew up with a computer or games console, retro gaming is about much more than playing old games. It's about the machines, games and memories that defined an era.

At Excalibur Auctions, our retro gaming auctions feature classic consoles, computers, games, accessories and collectables from the 1970s onwards.

We sell Nintendo, Sega, Sony PlayStation, Microsoft Xbox, Atari, Commodore, Sinclair, Neo Geo and many other gaming systems, from individual games and consoles to substantial collections.

Whether you've kept your childhood games for decades, inherited a collection or are a dedicated retro gaming collector, we can help you understand what you've got and what it may be worth.

Nintendo Auctions

Nintendo has produced some of the most recognisable and collectable games consoles of all time.

Our auctions can include Nintendo consoles, Game Boy systems, games, boxed sets, accessories and collections, covering classic and later generations.

We are particularly interested in vintage Nintendo collecting, including systems such as the NES, SNES, Game Boy, Game Boy Advance, Nintendo 64 and other classic Nintendo hardware.

Original packaging, accessories and complete boxed examples can make a significant difference to collectability.

Game Boy Auctions

The Nintendo Game Boy transformed portable gaming when it was released in 1989.

Today, original Game Boy consoles and games have become highly collectable, particularly unusual editions, limited releases and boxed examples.

We sell Game Boy consoles, games, accessories and collections, including both individual items and larger collections of handheld gaming.

A recent Excalibur auction saw a Nintendo Game Boy achieve £1,000, demonstrating the potential for desirable examples to attract serious collector interest.

Sega Auctions

Sega has a particularly loyal following among retro gaming collectors.

Our auctions include Sega Mega Drive, Master System, Saturn, Dreamcast and Game Gear consoles, games, accessories and collections.

The Sega Mega Drive remains particularly popular, with original games, boxed consoles and unusual editions all attracting collector interest.

A Sega Mega Drive has previously achieved £500 at Excalibur.

Sony PlayStation & Xbox

The arrival of the original PlayStation changed the home gaming market and began another important era of collecting.

We consider Sony PlayStation consoles and games, including original PlayStation and later generations, alongside Microsoft Xbox systems and collectables.

Early consoles, limited editions, unusual releases, complete boxed examples and sought-after games can all attract collector interest.

Atari, Commodore & Classic Computers

Retro gaming overlaps with the history of home computing.

Our auctions can include Atari, Commodore, Sinclair, BBC Micro and other classic computers and gaming systems, as well as their games, software, peripherals and accessories.

Systems such as the Atari 2600, Atari ST, Commodore 64 and Commodore Amiga remain popular with collectors who remember the beginning of home computing and gaming.

Neo Geo & Other Specialist Consoles

Some of the most interesting retro gaming collectables come from less common systems.

We also consider Neo Geo, Philips CD-i, Atari Jaguar, Sega Saturn and other specialist or less widely distributed consoles, together with games and accessories.

Rare hardware and software can be particularly interesting where relatively small production numbers mean that surviving examples are scarce.

Retro Video Games

Our retro gaming auctions aren't limited to consoles.

We sell video games, cartridges, discs, boxed games, computer games, accessories and collections across a wide range of platforms.

The value of an individual game can depend on its rarity, edition, condition, packaging and demand, while particularly scarce games can attract collectors from around the world.

Complete games with their original boxes and instructions can be particularly desirable.

How Much Are Retro Games & Consoles Worth?

The value of retro gaming collectables can vary enormously.

Factors can include:

• Console or platform
• Game title
• Rarity
• Edition
• Condition
• Original packaging
• Instructions and accessories
• Limited or special release
• Regional version
• Completeness
• Provenance
• Current collector demand

A common console isn't necessarily valuable simply because it is old, while an obscure game or unusual version can sometimes be worth considerably more than expected.

Don't throw away the boxes, manuals or leads. Complete examples can be much more attractive to collectors.

Selling Retro Games & Consoles at Auction

If you have retro games, consoles or gaming collections to sell, Excalibur Auctions can help.

We consider:

• Nintendo
• Game Boy
• Sega
• PlayStation
• Xbox
• Atari
• Commodore
• Sinclair
• Neo Geo
• Classic computers
• Consoles
• Video games
• Handheld systems
• Accessories
• Large gaming collections

We can advise whether individual games or consoles should be sold separately or grouped into sensible lots.

Large collections are particularly welcome, whether they have been accumulated over many years or inherited as part of an estate.

Free Retro Gaming Valuations

Found your old games in the loft?

Inherited a collection?

Or perhaps you've still got the console you bought as a teenager sitting in a cupboard somewhere?

Contact Excalibur Auctions for a free, no-obligation valuation.

Send us photographs and details of your collection and our specialist team can advise on what you've got and how best to sell it.

Call 020 3633 0913 or use our online valuation form.

For larger collections, we can also discuss our collection service.

Previous Retro Gaming Auction Results

Our previous auctions have included consoles, games and collections from a wide range of classic gaming systems.

Recent Excalibur results include:

• Nintendo Game Boy – £1,000
• Sega Mega Drive – £500
• Atari Jaguar – £400

These are examples of prices achieved at auction rather than valuations for other consoles or games. Condition, rarity, completeness and the exact model or release can make a substantial difference to value.