Desert Retro Games

Desert Retro Games · Phoenix, Arizona

Sell your retro Nintendo games in Phoenix.

Your old games deserve another life.

Selling a few cartridges or a whole collection? Tell us what you have. We buy SNES, NES, Super Famicom, and Famicom games across the Valley, and by mail from anywhere in the US, from loose carts to complete-in-box favorites.

Tell us what you have See what we buy
Original Super Nintendo cartridges arranged on a wooden table
Original cartridges, well played and ready for a new shelf.
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Describe the collectionTitles, systems, condition, and anything included.
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Add clear photosUpload a few helpful views right in the form.
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Submit securelyWe’ll review the details and reply by email.

What we’re looking for

RPGs are a favorite, but every collection is different. Loose cartridges are welcome, and complete copies with boxes, manuals, maps, or inserts are especially interesting.

Super Nintendo

SNES cartridges, boxes, manuals, and accessories.

Super Famicom

Japanese SFC games, particularly RPGs and boxed copies.

NES

Original Nintendo cartridges and complete collections.

Famicom

Japanese cartridges, boxed games, and related hardware.

Collection details

Let’s see what’s on your shelf.

Fill in what you know, add any helpful photos, and submit the collection right here. We’ll review it and reply by email.

Systems

JPEG, PNG, or WebP, up to 10 photos. Large phone photos are resized automatically before sending. Group shots plus clear front-and-back views are most useful.

Your details and selected photos will be sent to Desert Retro Games for review.

Photos that help us evaluate your games

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    One full-group photoLay everything out so all titles and included pieces can be seen.
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    Front and back of valuable itemsKeep labels, cartridge shells, boxes, and condition in focus.
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    Close-ups of damage or extrasShow tears, writing, discoloration, manuals, maps, and inserts.

Selling retro games in the Valley and by mail

If you’re clearing out a closet, a garage, or a childhood collection anywhere around Phoenix, send the details and we’ll take a look. Not in Arizona? We also buy by mail nationwide and send you a prepaid shipping label.

  • Phoenix
  • Mesa
  • Tempe
  • Scottsdale
  • Chandler
  • Gilbert
  • Glendale
  • Peoria

RPGs we always love to see

Every collection is welcome, but role-playing games, especially complete copies with maps and manuals, are a favorite. A few examples:

  • Chrono Trigger
  • EarthBound
  • Final Fantasy II & III (SNES)
  • Secret of Mana
  • Super Mario RPG
  • Breath of Fire I & II
  • Dragon Quest (Famicom & Super Famicom)
  • Final Fantasy (NES)
  • Lufia & Illusion of Gaia
  • Japanese Super Famicom RPGs

Before you send

Do I need a complete game list?
No. Share the titles you know, an approximate count, and clear group photos.
What kinds of retro games do you buy?
We’re especially interested in SNES, NES, Super Famicom, and Famicom games—both loose cartridges and complete-in-box copies. You can also select “Other systems” in the form.
How do I send photos?
Select your photos in the form before submitting. You can also email them to buy [at] desertretrogames [dot] com directly.
What affects what my games are worth?
The title and how in-demand it is, label and cartridge condition, whether the box, manual, and inserts are included, and whether it’s a US or Japanese release.
Can I sell to you if I’m not in Arizona?
Yes. We buy by mail from anywhere in the US and send a prepaid shipping label. See how selling by mail works.
How do you pay?
Zelle, Venmo, or PayPal. Local sellers can also be paid in cash.
What happens after I submit?
We’ll review the collection details and photos, then reply by email with questions or next steps.