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15 item guides

Where to sell video games

Direct answer: eBay is the most common first platform for video games in this cluster. Compare item-level guides before listing because price, condition, shipping risk, local demand, and buyer intent can change the winner. Start with the items closest to yours, then rerun the fee calculator with real shipping and item cost assumptions.

The average modeled price in this category is $157.47 with $8.83 seller shipping. Use each item guide before listing because condition and buyer intent can change the first platform.

Item routes

Start with the exact item

eBay

sealed video game

Sell sealed video game on eBay first, then compare Amazon and Mercari. At a $80.00 example price, eBay leaves $63.72 before item cost after modeled fees and shipping. Use that as a first-listing signal, then confirm sold comps, package size, return risk, and your lowest acceptable offer before choosing where to post.

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Nintendo Switch OLED

Sell Nintendo Switch OLED on eBay first, then compare Facebook Marketplace and Mercari. At a $230.00 example price, eBay leaves $189.32 before item cost after modeled fees and shipping. Use that as a first-listing signal, then confirm sold comps, package size, return risk, and your lowest acceptable offer before choosing where to post.

Facebook Marketplace

Xbox Series X

Sell Xbox Series X on Facebook Marketplace first, then compare eBay and Mercari. At a $320.00 example price, Facebook Marketplace leaves $273.00 before item cost after modeled fees and shipping. Use that as a first-listing signal, then confirm sold comps, package size, return risk, and your lowest acceptable offer before choosing where to post.

eBay

PS5 controller

Sell PS5 controller on eBay first, then compare Mercari and Facebook Marketplace. At a $45.00 example price, eBay leaves $32.98 before item cost after modeled fees and shipping. Use that as a first-listing signal, then confirm sold comps, package size, return risk, and your lowest acceptable offer before choosing where to post.

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Nintendo 3DS

Sell Nintendo 3DS on eBay first, then compare Facebook Marketplace and Mercari. At a $180.00 example price, eBay leaves $147.12 before item cost after modeled fees and shipping. Use that as a first-listing signal, then confirm sold comps, package size, return risk, and your lowest acceptable offer before choosing where to post.

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Steam Deck

Sell Steam Deck on eBay first, then compare Facebook Marketplace and Mercari. At a $320.00 example price, eBay leaves $264.08 before item cost after modeled fees and shipping. Use that as a first-listing signal, then confirm sold comps, package size, return risk, and your lowest acceptable offer before choosing where to post.

eBay

PS5 console

Sell PS5 console on eBay first, then compare Facebook Marketplace and Mercari. At a $360.00 example price, eBay leaves $292.64 before item cost after modeled fees and shipping. Use that as a first-listing signal, then confirm sold comps, package size, return risk, and your lowest acceptable offer before choosing where to post.

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Xbox Elite controller

Sell Xbox Elite controller on eBay first, then compare Facebook Marketplace and Mercari. At a $90.00 example price, eBay leaves $70.86 before item cost after modeled fees and shipping. Use that as a first-listing signal, then confirm sold comps, package size, return risk, and your lowest acceptable offer before choosing where to post.

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Switch game lot

Sell Switch game lot on eBay first, then compare Facebook Marketplace and Mercari. At a $120.00 example price, eBay leaves $98.28 before item cost after modeled fees and shipping. Use that as a first-listing signal, then confirm sold comps, package size, return risk, and your lowest acceptable offer before choosing where to post.

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Pokemon Switch game

Sell Pokemon Switch game on eBay first, then compare Facebook Marketplace and Mercari. At a $42.00 example price, eBay leaves $31.39 before item cost after modeled fees and shipping. Use that as a first-listing signal, then confirm sold comps, package size, return risk, and your lowest acceptable offer before choosing where to post.

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retro game console

Sell retro game console on eBay first, then compare Facebook Marketplace and Mercari. At a $140.00 example price, eBay leaves $107.56 before item cost after modeled fees and shipping. Use that as a first-listing signal, then confirm sold comps, package size, return risk, and your lowest acceptable offer before choosing where to post.

eBay

Game Boy Advance

Sell Game Boy Advance on eBay first, then compare Facebook Marketplace and Mercari. At a $120.00 example price, eBay leaves $97.28 before item cost after modeled fees and shipping. Use that as a first-listing signal, then confirm sold comps, package size, return risk, and your lowest acceptable offer before choosing where to post.

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Nintendo DS Lite

Sell Nintendo DS Lite on eBay first, then compare Facebook Marketplace and Mercari. At a $75.00 example price, eBay leaves $58.40 before item cost after modeled fees and shipping. Use that as a first-listing signal, then confirm sold comps, package size, return risk, and your lowest acceptable offer before choosing where to post.

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Wii console

Sell Wii console on eBay first, then compare Facebook Marketplace and Mercari. At a $70.00 example price, eBay leaves $49.08 before item cost after modeled fees and shipping. Use that as a first-listing signal, then confirm sold comps, package size, return risk, and your lowest acceptable offer before choosing where to post.

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PlayStation Portal

Sell PlayStation Portal on eBay first, then compare Facebook Marketplace and Mercari. At a $170.00 example price, eBay leaves $138.48 before item cost after modeled fees and shipping. Use that as a first-listing signal, then confirm sold comps, package size, return risk, and your lowest acceptable offer before choosing where to post.

FAQ

Category questions

Where is the best place to sell video games?

eBay is the most common first platform in this video games cluster, but the best choice changes by item value, condition, buyer intent, and shipping risk.

Should I list video games items on more than one marketplace?

Cross-list when the same photos, condition notes, and shipping settings can be kept accurate. Start with one marketplace when inventory sync or platform-specific rules create fulfillment risk.

What should I compare before selling video games?

Compare sold comps, modeled fees, shipping cost, expected payout, return risk, and buyer search terms for items like sealed video game, Nintendo Switch OLED, Xbox Series X.

Sources and assumptions

Fee sources behind the category shortlist

The top-platform chips are ranked by how often each marketplace is the first modeled recommendation across this category of item guides. Use the official fee-source cards below before citing a category-wide fee advantage.

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