Like most possessions, the value of a video game starts to plummet the moment you open up the packaging. From there, it tends to keep going down until it hits the bargain bin a few years later. For a variety of
reasons, however, some games are different. Some games not only maintain their value over the years, but their value goes up. And when events continue to play out just right, those games can go on to command thousands of dollars on auction sites like eBay.
Here’s a list of valuable games that (for the most part) aren’t terribly uncommon. You might have bought and played them back in the good old days. You might even still have one of them on a shelf or in a box somewhere.
1. Marvel vs. Capcom 2
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Platform: PlayStation 2
Sells for: $45 to $140
Compared to most PlayStation 2 games, this classic, bombastic arcade fighter boasts some very high resale values. Part of that is probably because it’s a fun game that has managed to stay relevant since its 2002 PS2 debut.
The game pits classic Marvel characters like Spider-Man and Wolverine against lovable Capcom characters like Ryu and Mega Man. Best of all, the matches are three-on-three tag-team battles, so you get to play as more than one of your favorite characters each time you enter the ring.
And while the starting price of $45 might not sound like a lot for a game, most titles plummet in value as early as six months after they launch. For a game to command $45 for a used copy more than a decade after it came out is quite a feat. And if you have an unopened copy of the game, you’re looking at a hefty profit when it comes time to sell it.
If you’re not interested in spending that much money to buy a classic fighting game, you can download it on Xbox Live Arcade, PlayStation Network, or iOS right now.
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