Because retro game collecting is quite popular, prices have risen for many older systems.
The short answer is no. Most games fall in value. Some rare older titles might be worth big bucks, but you must do your research. Because retro game collecting is quite popular, prices have risen for many older systems. If you were planning to turn a profit, there’s a sweet spot at the end of a system’s life where games and hardware can be picked up cheap, but it will be several years before these things are considered collectible and prices begin to rise again.