A study made by Video Game Price Charts shows that games published by Nintendo maintain their value much longer than games from other publishers. The research compared the various resale prices of secondhand games sold in 2008.

Nintendo games have an average decrease of 12.9% from its original retail price. Some Nintendo games would even surpass their MSRP by up to 16% when sold used. Some of the titles in this category include Wii Fit, Mario Kart Wii, Rock Band 2 bundle and Rapala Fishing Frenzy.

When comparing games according to gaming consoles, it is found out that Wii and DS games would retain their retail values better than any other consoles. Secondhand Wii and DS games would have a decrease of their MSRP by around 25%.

VGPC has named several factors regarding this phenomenon, which includes game quality, appeal and replay value. They say that casual games are more likely to be sold because people tend to play with them longer. Unlike hardcore games that are resold in order for the player to buy a newer game.