How to Sell Games & Consoles on Mercari Japan
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Demand
1–5 days
Avg. Sell Time
Mercari
Best Platform
How to Price Games & Consoles
| Condition | Price Range |
|---|---|
| Nintendo Switch (good, CIB) | ¥20,000–¥30,000 |
| PS5 (good) | ¥35,000–¥45,000 |
| Switch game (popular title, CIB) | ¥2,000–¥6,000 |
| Retro game (Famicom/Super Famicom) | ¥500–¥20,000+ |
| Controller (good) | ¥2,000–¥8,000 |
| Handheld console (good) | ¥5,000–¥15,000 |
How to Photograph Games & Consoles
- 📸 Console powered on showing it works
- 📸 All accessories (cables, controllers, adapters)
- 📸 Game cartridge or disc close-up
- 📸 Box and manual if CIB (Complete in Box)
- 📸 Any scratches on screen or body
- 📸 System settings to show region (Japanese vs international)
Writing the Listing
Japanese Title Template
[Console/Game Title] [Region: JP/US] [Condition] [CIB/筑なしなど] [型番があれば]
Description Template
[商品名] を出品します。 【地弄】日本版 / 北米版など 【状態】[美品/輻の傷ありなど] 【付属品】[コントローラー、ケーブルなど] 【筱、説明書】[あり/なし] 【動作確認】済み 【備考】アカウントのリセット完了 (English: [Product]. Region: [JP]. Condition: [good/fair]. [Box and manual included / cart only]. Tested working. Account removed.)
Best Shipping Method
Common Mistakes
Not specifying the region (Japanese vs international/global version) — critical for buyers
Not noting CIB (Complete in Box) status — box + manual + game adds 20–40% to the price
Selling consoles without removing linked accounts — factory reset and sign out before shipping
Undervaluing retro games — rare Famicom or Super Famicom games can be worth thousands
FAQ
Q: Are Japanese game consoles region-locked?
Nintendo Switch is region-free. PS4/PS5 are region-free for games. Older consoles (Famicom, Super Famicom, Game Boy) are region-locked. Always specify the region in your listing.
Q: What does CIB mean?
CIB means Complete in Box — the game or console includes the original box, manual, and all original contents. CIB items consistently sell for 20–40% more than cart-only or disc-only versions.
Q: Can I sell retro Japanese games internationally?
Consider selling rare Japanese retro games on eBay in addition to Mercari. Collectors overseas pay significant premiums for rare Japanese titles that are inexpensive locally.