Turn your old games into hard cash
jjones | Guides | 07/08/2007 12:24pm
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It’s a cruel fact of life that casual gamers are cursed with terrible attention spans. Whether that’s due to a lack of time, or some kind of vitamin deficiency, these people will leave games unfinished and collecting dust in the corner of the room.
However, there is a way to break this infinite cycle of life and make some money while you’re at it. There are plenty of ways to get rid of old games, whether you want cash for them or to get hold of new ones.
One more time
Before you get rid of your old games for good though, drain the final drops of fun out of them. Load up each game one more time and remember why it inspired you so much in the first place.
If you never completed a particular game because you got stuck, then get some closure by heading to Gamefaqs where you‘ll find loads of hints on getting past that invincible boss or confounding puzzle.
Swap games in five steps
Using Infinite Continues
1. Sign up
First, sign up to Infinite Continues, where you’ll find other people who want to swap their games. You can browse their games first to see what’s on offer.
2. Pubilc profile
Create a public profile, showing the systems you own and want to find games for. This will help narrow down searches. Adding other details, such as your postcode, will also attract fellow gamers to swap with you.
3. Wish list
Next, enter the games you have to swap and the games you want to receive. Type the names of the games you’re interested in into the search box and whether you own or want them.
4. Find those games
When you search for a game, Infinite Continue will find the entry in its database. Choose the platform the game is designed for, and whether you’ll be supplying the box and instructions.
5. Swap
Finish your wish list and wait for the matches to roll in, and you can turn your old unwanted games into ones you actually want, without having to spend a fortune.
If you just got bored, then try Cheat Planet for a comprehensive list of cheats, so you can finish the game with unlimited weapons or a god-like existence – it’ll change the whole experience.
If you’re intent on making back some of your original outlay on games, the next step is to try eBay or Amazon Marketplace. Check out existing auctions of particular titles, to see whether the money being made is worth the cost of listing and posting the items.
eBay charges about £1 to list an item plus extras for posting pictures and adding descriptions, which are essential for attracting buyers. If your game is only going to go for £5, you won’t make much on the sale.
Alternatively, you can take your games into high street branches of GameStation, and part-exchange them for new ones, saving money on your next purchase, or simply sell them for hard cash. You won’t get much, but you’ll get something, and with minimal effort.
However, if you’re unenthusiastic about other companies making money from your purchases, there are alternatives. Lots of web sites offer swap services for games. Infinite Continues is a UK-based service that matches the games you want to get rid of with the games you want to get hold of.
With your conscience and cupboard space that bit clearer, you can now turn your attention to the important things in life. World of Warcraft, anyone?
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