Nostalgic Video Games Could Bring Lockdown Brits Some Extra Cash

British gamers have been told to comb through their collections in case they’re sitting on any classic video games that could be worth a fortune.

Personal finance experts from TheMoneyPig.com have researched and revealed some popular and valuable vintage video games, with Resident Evil and Sonic classics amongst some of the most lucrative which fans will pay huge sums for.

There are millions of Brits up and down the country who have fond memories of playing the Nintendo 64, Playstation One or Gameboy Colour as a kid, and thanks to collectors, Brits who own old video games may be able to add a few extra pounds to their wallet by selling them online.

The Woolworth’s box set of Batman Forever on SNES (Super Nintendo Entertainment System) has been known to fetch sums of up to £10,000, as these were so rare.

But it’s not just rare games that are worth some extra cast – released more recently, Futurama on Playstation 2 is worth almost £200.

It might be time to get up in the attic, or delve into the box under the bed, as there is undoubtedly a gold mine of classic games collecting dust across the UK.

A spokesperson for The Money Pig said: “You might be surprised to learn that there are hundreds, if not thousands, of collectors looking for the classics video games that they might have played as a child or at school.

“Consoles of the 90s such as the Playstation and Dreamcast are the most recent and popular consoles considered retro, and these consoles offered some really rare editions of games.

“Prices are quite high in general, so it looks like many Brits didn’t waste their teenage years after all! But like with most things, the rarer the game, the better – and the rewards can be huge.

“The team at The Money Pig have many games that have been left discarded in storage, so it’s worth checking that you’re not sitting on what could be a pretty significant cash cow.

“If a video game is the right version, and if it’s sealed in its original box, it could worth a mint.”