{"id":29599,"date":"2026-06-23T08:04:05","date_gmt":"2026-06-23T13:04:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/swappa.com\/blog\/?p=29599"},"modified":"2026-10-01T19:55:06","modified_gmt":"2026-10-02T00:55:06","slug":"used-game-consoles-complete-guide","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/swappa.com\/blog\/used-game-consoles-complete-guide\/","title":{"rendered":"Used Game Consoles: The Complete Guide to Buying and Selling"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Every major console got more expensive in 2026. Sony, Microsoft, Nintendo, and Valve all raised prices between April and September, which puts a new PS5, Xbox Series X, Switch 2, or Steam Deck further out of reach than it was at launch. This guide covers what each platform costs new and used right now, what to check before you buy, and how to sell a console safely.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Updated September 24, 2026, with the Nintendo Switch 2, this year’s console price increases, and current Swappa prices.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Quick Answer<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Used consoles on Swappa sold for roughly 20 to 57% less than new<\/strong> in September 2026, depending on the platform. A used Xbox Series X averaged about $541<\/strong> against $799.99<\/strong> new, and a used PS5 Slim about $503<\/strong> against $649.99<\/strong>. Before you buy, confirm the console isn’t locked to someone else’s account or banned from online play (the big risk on a Switch 2). Before you sell, unlink your accounts and run a full factory reset.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Browse Used Consoles on Swappa<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n
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2026 Console Prices: New vs. Used<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

New console prices usually drop over time. In 2026 they went the other way. Here is what each current console costs new today and what it has actually sold for used on Swappa.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Console<\/th>New Price (US)<\/th>Avg. Used Sale on Swappa<\/th>Roughly How Much Less<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>
PS5 Slim (disc)<\/a><\/td>$649.99<\/td>$503<\/td>23%<\/td><\/tr>
PS5 Slim Digital<\/a><\/td>$599.99<\/td>$452 to $476<\/td>21 to 25%<\/td><\/tr>
PS5 Pro<\/a><\/td>$899.99<\/td>Check live listings<\/td>Varies<\/td><\/tr>
Xbox Series X (1TB)<\/a><\/td>$799.99<\/td>$541<\/td>32%<\/td><\/tr>
Xbox Series S (512GB)<\/a><\/td>$499.99<\/td>$317<\/td>37%<\/td><\/tr>
Xbox Series S (1TB)<\/a><\/td>$599.99<\/td>$359<\/td>40%<\/td><\/tr>
Nintendo Switch 2<\/a><\/td>$499.99<\/td>Few listings, many are bundles<\/td>Varies<\/td><\/tr>
Nintendo Switch OLED<\/a><\/td>$399.99<\/td>$205<\/td>49%<\/td><\/tr>
Nintendo Switch (original)<\/a><\/td>$339.99<\/td>$146<\/td>57%<\/td><\/tr>
Nintendo Switch Lite<\/a><\/td>$229.99<\/td>About $138 (asking)<\/td>About 40%<\/td><\/tr>
Steam Deck OLED (512GB)<\/a><\/td>$789<\/td>$607<\/td>23%<\/td><\/tr>
Steam Deck OLED (1TB)<\/a><\/td>$949<\/td>$693<\/td>27%<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

New prices are US manufacturer list prices as of September 24, 2026. Used prices are Swappa average sale prices on the same date, rounded.<\/em> Used prices move with condition, storage, and what comes in the box, and retailer sales can undercut list prices, so check the live price pages before you buy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What Changed and When<\/h3>\n\n\n\n