How to Consolidate Video Games and Consoles

If you've managed to keep your old video games while collecting the latest systems, all those games and consoles are surely taking up space. If you need to free up that storage space, you can do so while still hanging on to your classic games.

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Instructions

1. Decide if there are any video games you don't need anymore and get rid of them.

2. Check if any consoles play games from other consoles. For example, Playstation 3 will play all the other Playstation games, and Gamecube games work on the Wii. You can get rid of an older console if its games work on your newer model.

3. Check if you have multiple copies of the same games. Many classic games have been rereleased on newer systems. You can get rid of the older versions, especially since they likely take up more space.

4. Check your portable systems' games, since they also can have the same games. You should decide if you need to keep the console games if they're on the more compact system.

5. Look into new storage shelves for your games from a home storage or electronics store. Adding a more compact storage space designed can reorganize your games better.

6. Find a place to store the older games and consoles you don't use much. Video game stores have storage cases available that can work for even the older models. You can then store them securely in a closet or some other place.

Tips & Warnings

• The video game stores may not buy back older games, such as the 8-bit or 16-bit versions. You may need to sell them online or in a garage sale.