Turn Your Gaming Collection into Spending Money
Sell Your Video Games in Chicago at PayMore
Stacks of games you've already finished? A console that hasn't been powered on in a year? PayMore pays Chicago area residents cash for video games, consoles, controllers, and gaming accessories across every platform and generation. Our Chicago team follows the gaming market daily and knows what titles are climbing in value, which systems collectors are hunting for, and what your gear is genuinely worth right now. From Wrigleyville to Bronzeville, Humboldt Park to Edison Park, and out to suburbs like Tinley Park, Naperville, and Buffalo Grove, gamers across Chicagoland have a straightforward way to convert old collections into real money.
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Get cash today for your old video games.
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Types of Electronics We Accept at PayMore
At PayMore, no tech is too weird, too ancient, or too broken. We take phones, laptops, video games, virtually anything with a screen and buttons. Bring them to any of our Chicago locations. Our tech experts will evaluate your devices using special software to ensure you get top dollar in return. And we'll pay you cash on the spot and thoroughly erase your data to protect your privacy.
Real stores, real people, zero sketchy parking lots.
Chicago's safe, convenient, and eco-friendly choice for selling, trading and buying used video games.
How to Sell Your Video Games at a Chicago Area PayMore
Bring Your Games to a Chicago Store
Grab everything you want to sell - games, consoles, controllers, headsets, special editions, strategy guides, whatever gaming gear you've got. Bring it all to any Chicago area PayMore with your valid photo ID. Items that still have their original cases, manuals, and packaging generally pull stronger offers.
Collection Assessment and Cash Offer
Our team works through your collection item by item. We check each title's platform, rarity, and current demand, test hardware for full functionality, and evaluate overall condition. Then we build a cash offer based on what these items are realistically selling for in today's market - not some outdated price list from six months ago.
Immediate Cash Payment
Agree to the offer and you walk out with money in your pocket. No trade-in credits that expire, no store-only gift cards, no hoops to jump through. Just cash.
Video Game Consoles We Accept
We purchase video games and gaming hardware spanning every platform and
era:
- PlayStation 5 / PS4 / PS3 / PS2 / PS1 games and consoles
- Xbox Series X|S / Xbox One / Xbox 360 / Original Xbox games and consoles
- Nintendo Switch / Wii U / Wii / GameCube / N64 / SNES / NES games and consoles
- Game Boy, DS, and 3DS handhelds and cartridges
- Sega Genesis, Dreamcast, and Saturn games and consoles
- PC gaming peripherals, mechanical keyboards, and high-end mice
- Limited editions, steelbooks, collector's editions, and sealed games
- Controllers, racing wheels, fight sticks, headsets, and other accessories
If it's gaming related, odds are strong that we want to see it.
Why Sell Your Video Games at a Chicago Area PayMore?
Chicagoland gamers sell to PayMore because:
Serious Gaming Market Knowledge: Our staff doesn't just sell games - they play them, collect them, and watch the market constantly. That means they recognize a valuable variant when they see one and won't undervalue something just because they're unfamiliar with it.
Retro Gets Respect: We don't dismiss older games and consoles as outdated junk. Classic titles and vintage hardware are a huge part of the collector market, and we price them based on actual demand rather than writing them off.
Chicago Area Market Pricing: What gaming gear sells for in Chicagoland is what we use to build your offer. Local demand drives our numbers, which keeps things fair and accurate for sellers across the city and suburbs.
Real Cash, No Gimmicks: Other places push store credit or trade-in values that barely cover the gas to get there. We pay you actual cash that you can spend however you want, wherever you want.
FAQs
Do you buy games that are missing the case or manual? We do. Loose discs and cartridges still hold value, especially for popular or hard-to-find titles. Complete copies with all original packaging will usually get a higher offer, but incomplete items are still worth bringing in.
Are old games from the 90s actually worth money? Many of them absolutely are. Certain SNES, N64, Sega Genesis, and original PlayStation titles have become seriously collectible. Even common retro titles add up fast when you're selling a whole collection.
What about consoles that don't turn on anymore? Bring them in anyway. Non-working consoles - especially older or discontinued systems - still hold parts value and can sometimes be repaired for resale.
Do you buy sealed or unopened games? Yes, and they can be worth a premium. Factory-sealed games, particularly older or limited-run titles, often carry significantly more value than opened copies.
How do you decide what my games and consoles are worth? We evaluate the specific title or hardware model, platform, condition, completeness, rarity, and what comparable items have been selling for recently in both the Chicagoland market and the broader collector community.
Ready to Sell Your Video Games in Chicago?
All that gaming gear taking up space in your closet, basement, or entertainment center could be cash in your wallet today. Bring your collection to a Chicago area PayMore and let our team go through it with you. Fair prices, fast process, and money in hand before you leave. Come find out what your games are actually worth.