Are you sitting on ’90s gadgets worth a small fortune? One could be worth up to £4,000
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IF you have an attic bursting with old consoles and gadgets, you could be sitting on a small fortune. Retro electronics including old game consoles and music devices are hugely popular with nostalgic collectors looking to rediscover a piece of their childhood.
![[These are just some of the items that could make you a small fortune]](https://www.thesun.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/RW-30-12-GAME.jpg?strip=all&w=960)
Some Walkmans, SEGAs, PlayStations, Game Boys and even games themselves have held their value from the height of their popularity, with some even worth more than they were on release. Among those attracting the largest sums are rare games for the Nintendo DS as well as the development PlayStation console.
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Naturally, an item's value will take into account its rarity, and condition, with special edition releases often fetching far more. Pre-owned specialist retailer CeX said the most valuable retro consoles are those in a good condition in their original boxes with cables and controllers.
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Meanwhile, Vinted said its most searched for items include PlayStation1 and Wii consoles as well as handheld devices such as the Nintendo DS and GameBoy Colour. It's always worth remembering that you're never guaranteed to be quids in, as ultimately your old items are worth what someone is willing to pay on the day you sell.
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But, if you do have an attic full of old electronics, here are some of the bestsellers you should keep an eye out for:. The Net Yaroze DTL-H3002 console was a development kit for the PlayStation. It is essentially a simplified version of the professional development kit PlayStation which, when connected directly to a PC or Mac, allows users to create their own games.
![[The NES was released in the 1980s and can fetch more than £500]](https://www.thesun.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/2017-notably-launch-hybrid-console-865627898.jpg?strip=all&w=960)
