Second-hand Gaming

Gaming gets a lot more affordable second-hand: finished games are often as good as new, and a previous-generation console offers hundreds of titles at a fraction of the price. Collectors have the retro segment — from classic handhelds to cartridges that get rarer every year.

For games, check that the box and any codes are complete (redeemed download codes are worthless), and for consoles ask about the number of controllers and cables. Finished a game? Sell it on and fund your next title — that's how the hobby stays affordable.