How to Sell Handheld Gaming in Australia
The best platforms for selling handheld gaming in Australia are eBay. Screen condition is critical; complete with box and manuals adds significant value.
Best Platforms for Handheld Gaming
eBay
FreeAustralia's largest marketplace with 12M+ monthly users. Strong search traffic for handheld gaming and built-in buyer protection.
Pricing Handheld Gaming
Game Boy Color sells for $60-100 depending on colour and condition. GBA SP (AGS-101 backlit model) goes for $120-200. Nintendo DS Lite is $50-80. Modded consoles with IPS screens or custom shells sell for 2-3x stock prices. Games can be worth more than the console — check individual game values before bundling.
Market context: The global sneaker resale market reached USD $9.6 billion in 2024 and is forecast to hit USD $30 billion by 2030.
Source: Cowen & Company / Statista, 2024
Where to Source Handheld Gaming in Australia
Garage sales, op shops, and Facebook Marketplace are the main sources. Game Boy, Game Boy Advance, DS, and PSP all have active markets. Modded handhelds (backlit Game Boys, IPS-screen GBAs) sell for premiums. Check that screens are scratch-free and buttons are responsive.
Photography Tips for Handheld Gaming
Show the screen powered on with a game running. Photograph the shell condition, buttons, and screen for scratches or dead pixels. Include any games, cases, and chargers in the shot.
Shipping Tips
- Australia Post Parcel Post with tracking is the go-to for most items. Budget $10-15 for standard-sized parcels.
- Poly mailers work for clothing and soft goods — they're lighter and cheaper to post than boxes.
- For rigid items, use a box with at least 2cm of padding on all sides. Newspaper works in a pinch, but bubble wrap is better.
- Print labels at home if you're shipping regularly — it saves time at the post office and gives you tracking automatically.
- Offer combined shipping if you sell multiple items. Buyers appreciate the discount and you save on packaging.
- Always get proof of postage. A tracking number or Australia Post receipt is your only defence in a delivery dispute.
Sell Handheld Gaming on Each Platform
Each platform has different strengths for handheld gaming. Check the individual guides for platform-specific tips.
What Sellers Say
“Write 'the 3 stripe brand' instead of Adidas. Let photos show the brand, not the text.”
— Australian seller tip on Facebook Marketplace workarounds, 2026
“We are dealing with a demographic of entitled people — but some lowballers just don't know any better. Don't take it personally.”
— Australian Depop seller, 2026
“Sellers who lowered their shipping price and increased the item price saw sales almost double.”
— Australian Depop community observation, 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
What's the best platform to sell handheld gaming in Australia?
eBay is generally the strongest platform for handheld gaming in Australia. Screen condition is critical; complete with box and manuals adds significant value
How much can I make selling handheld gaming?
Game Boy Color sells for $60-100 depending on colour and condition. GBA SP (AGS-101 backlit model) goes for $120-200. Nintendo DS Lite is $50-80. Modded consoles with IPS screens or custom shells sell for 2-3x stock prices. Games can be worth more than the console — check individual game values before bundling.
Where can I source handheld gaming for resale in Australia?
Garage sales, op shops, and Facebook Marketplace are the main sources. Game Boy, Game Boy Advance, DS, and PSP all have active markets. Modded handhelds (backlit Game Boys, IPS-screen GBAs) sell for premiums. Check that screens are scratch-free and buttons are responsive.
How should I price used handheld gaming?
Game Boy Color sells for $60-100 depending on colour and condition. GBA SP (AGS-101 backlit model) goes for $120-200. Nintendo DS Lite is $50-80. Modded consoles with IPS screens or custom shells sell for 2-3x stock prices. Games can be worth more than the console — check individual game values before bundling. Always check recently sold listings on eBay (filter by "Sold" and "AU Only") to get current market pricing rather than relying on active listing prices, which are often inflated.
What shipping method works best for handheld gaming?
Standard Australia Post Parcel Post with tracking works well for handheld gaming. Most items in this category ship for $10-15 domestically. Use poly mailers for soft goods and boxes with padding for anything rigid. Always get proof of postage — it's your protection in any buyer dispute.
Sell Handheld Gaming Across Multiple Platforms
List your handheld gaming once and crosslist to eBay automatically. When an item sells on one platform, Shopfront marks it as sold everywhere — no double-selling, no manual updates.
Start Crosslisting FreeAU Reselling Market Data
Australian resellers who cross-list across three or more platforms report up to 40% faster inventory clearance.
Source: Shopfront seller survey, 2025
The Australian Tax Office received Sharing Economy Reporting Regime data from 14 digital platforms in its first reporting year (2024).
Source: ATO, 2024–25 annual report