There is no single trade-in percentage that works for every game. A title's value can change with demand, current inventory, platform, condition, completeness, rarity, and the broader market. Zypher's Buy List is designed to give you a current estimated payout for the exact items we are actively buying.
Search the Zypher Buy List and check your current values
Title and demand: Games people actively want generally support stronger values than titles with very low demand.
Platform: The same franchise can have very different demand across PS2, GameCube, Xbox 360, Wii, Nintendo DS, modern consoles, and retro systems.
Condition: Complete in Box, Game & Case, Custom Case, Disc Only, and Cartridge Only copies do not necessarily carry the same value.
Completeness: Original cases, manuals, inserts, maps, bonus discs, and special-edition contents can matter for collectible titles.
Current inventory: A business that already has heavy stock of a title may not need to pay the same amount as when that game is difficult to keep in stock.
Authenticity and functionality: Counterfeit, non-working, damaged, incomplete, or incorrectly submitted items can be worth less or may not be accepted.
Physical game markets move. A title can become more desirable, cool off, get re-released, become backward compatible, trend on social media, or simply become overstocked. That is why the Buy List should be treated as a live estimate rather than a permanent appraisal.
Once you submit your Buy List, Zypher honors the quoted prices for up to 30 days. Final payout is confirmed after the items are received and inspected.
Approved cash payouts can be sent through PayPal, Venmo, or Cash App. If you choose digital Zypher store credit, Zypher adds 10% to the approved cash payout.
For condition terminology, see our used video game condition guide.