If you are the owner of an Xbox, you more than likely have a pretty good idea how much the games cost. Depending on where you go, new games can cost around $50. While these games have great graphics and game play, the cost is a bit daunting for a lot of people.

Paying full price can be a strain on your wallet these days, so if you are looking for a way to get more games for your Xbox, you should give the idea of buying used Xbox games some thought.

Used games are generally just as good as the brand new ones, if you’re careful where you purchase them from. Here are a few ideas on where you can get some good quality used games.

Retail Stores

There are some retail stores where used video games, including Xbox can be found. Game Stop stores which are found in many locations around the country, have a department, which sells used Xbox games.

Best Buy has even begun carrying some used Xbox games, bowing to the consumers who prefer to buy games that are less expensive.

Thrift stores are another good source for used Xbox games. You may have to do a bit of searching to find something you really want, but if you are patient, you might just find a bargain or two.

Some libraries in larger cities might offer video games along with books on occasion to raise money. You may have to dig through a few boxes to find anything, but again, you might get lucky.

Pawnshops

Pawnshops are another good place to look for video games of all platforms, including Xbox. You might do better at a pawnshop than at other locations, because they are more likely to have the games sorted by platform.

Additionally, they may have a larger selection.

Swap Meets

Swap meets are a great place to go to find used games of all varieties. You might even find a vendor who sells nothing but Xbox games. One downside is that you might have to do quite a bit of walking to find what you are looking for. Some swap meets might group their vendors in section though, so it might not be as much of a challenge.

Online

There are several places online where you can find used Xbox games. Spun.com, Ebay.com, Amazon.com, and Craigslist are good places to search. Looking for used Xbox games online gives you the advantage of being able to search for specific games. However, with Craigslist, and EBay, you might just be getting a pig in a poke. Caveat Emptor. (Let the buyer beware). Spun.com has a liberal trade-in policy that can further lessen you out-of-pocket expense.