How-To Guides for Console Pawning
Step-by-step guides on how to pawn your gaming console for the best value. Learn the process, tips, and strategies for successful console pawning.
Quick Answer New
Not sure what your console is worth? Start with the How-Much shortcut.
The “How Much Can I Pawn My Console For?” guide rolls up PS5, Xbox, and Nintendo Switch ranges and routes you straight to the calculator and deep dives.
Clean for Cash
Learn how to safely clean your game console to make it look brand new. A clean console can increase your pawn offer by up to 20%.
Find Best Pawn Shops
Don't settle for the first shop you see. Learn how to find the highest-paying pawn shops near you for PS5, Xbox, and Switch consoles using our proven scouting method.
How Much Can I Pawn My Console For
Quickly see how much you can pawn a PS5, Xbox Series X/S, Xbox One, or Nintendo Switch for, with clear cash ranges and links to full guides and a free calculator.
Factory Reset Guide
Step-by-step guide to factory resetting Xbox, PlayStation, and Nintendo Switch before selling or pawning. Protect your data and increase value.
Negotiation Scripts
Don't know what to say at the pawn shop? Use these exact negotiation scripts to get 10-20% more cash for your game console.
How to Pawn a Console
Ready to pawn your game console but don't know where to start? This simple guide walks you through the entire process, from prepping your console to negotiating the best price.
Pawn a Broken Console
Don’t junk your dead console yet. Learn which faults still qualify (won’t boot, disc drive issues, Joy-Con drift), how shops price damaged gear, and the exact steps to salvage the most cash.