New statistical data shows what your games are really worth
Destructoid —
... game reviewers, maybe we can look to other measures to determine a game's worth? This report compiled by JJ Hendricks of Videogamepricecharts.com may be a good start, as it shows exactly which developers have the best track records for making games people want to keep, as well as a couple top ten lists charting which games have the best and worst resale values. Hit the link below for the report, and the jump for a few highlights from yours truly. [via Videogamepricecharts]
So, Which Games/Publishers Have The Best Resale Value? [Sales Data]
Kotaku —
... recommended retail price, VGPC's results show that amongst publishers, Bethesda's games (so, mostly Fallout 3) enjoyed the highest resale value, while poor old Sierra's had the worst. When it comes to individual games, Wii Fit came #1, with the average resale price of $140 a ridiculous 55% over the rrp, while Sega Superstars Tennis' price of $6.90 was 82.7% down. That's what a hardware bundle will do to you. Plenty more data at the link below. 2008 Game & Publisher Resale Values [Video Game Price Charts, via Dtoid] ...
Wii games have superior resale value
Joystiq [Nintendo] —
... Once the current economic crisis really takes hold and you have to sell your Wii collection* just to afford this month's supply of baked beans and ramen, be thankful that Wii games officially attract the highest resale prices. See, things aren't so ...
Bethesda Games Not Worth Buying Secondhand
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