The Xbox One is caught between generations: old enough to be deeply discounted, new enough to run most of the games people actually play in 2024. Discontinued by Microsoft in , the Xbox One family today lives almost entirely in the secondary market, where model, condition, and packaging create a surprisingly wide price spread. Current marketplace data, trade-in programs, and buyer’s advice reveal a market that’s surprisingly liquid and rewarding for those who know where to look.
Units Sold Worldwide: 51 million+ (Wikipedia) ·
Used Price Range (500GB): $80 – $120 ·
Used Price Range (Xbox One X): $150 – $250 ·
CeX Trade-In Voucher (500GB): ~$100 ·
Years on Market: 2013–2020
Quick snapshot
- All Xbox One models discontinued in 2020 (Alibaba Electronics buying guide)
- Used prices stabilized ~$80–$250 depending on model (Techfare Xbox market values)
- Games and accessories backwards compatible with Series X|S (Wikipedia)
- Private sales yield more cash than trade-ins (GameSpot trade-in guide)
- Exact future value retention once cloud gaming expands
- Specific local buy/sell prices in smaller US markets
- Long-term durability of launch units still in circulation
- How US trade-in programs will adjust prices over the next 12 months
- Whether cloud gaming will fully replace the need for local hardware
- Discontinued in 2020, supply is entirely used inventory
- Secondary market is now mature and wide
- Prices will continue to fall as Series S/X prices drop
- Selling now is better than waiting for most owners
Key facts at a glance
Five numbers that define the Xbox One family’s market position in 2024.
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Console Launch Date | November 2013 |
| Last Model Produced | Xbox One S (Digital Edition, 2020) |
| Successor Console | Xbox Series X/S (Nov 2020) |
| Typical Used Price (2024) | $80 – $250 depending on model and condition |
| Official Trade-In Partner | Microsoft (voucher for Microsoft Store) |
How Much Is a Used Xbox One Worth in 2024?
What is the trade-in value for an Xbox One 500GB?
- A 2024 buying guide from Alibaba Electronics (import/export market platform) pegs a typical standard Xbox One at $65–$95.
- PriceCharting (collector-grade market tracker) tracks a loose Xbox One S 1TB at $102.39 and a complete-in-box unit at $206.11 as of .
- A Techfare (market values tracker) lists the current average market value of a standard Xbox One at $92.87 and an Xbox One S at $117.37.
What is the private selling price for an Xbox One X?
The Xbox One X commands the highest resale value of the family. A 2024 buying guide from Alibaba Electronics reports typical seller proceeds of $150–$190 for a working One X with controller. Walmart’s pre-owned listings show an Xbox One X bundle at roughly $269.99, illustrating the premium retailers charge compared with peer-to-peer prices.
How does condition affect the price?
PriceCharting indicates that complete-in-box Xbox One S 1TB bundles can sell for over $200, while bare consoles trade closer to $100. The difference? Packaging, cables, and a clean controller (PriceCharting console price guide).
BankMyCell’s resale price guide suggests that adding extra games or controllers to an Xbox One S bundle could push resale prices up to around $220–$250, compared with console-only sales that cluster significantly lower.
Why this matters: Small presentation investments pay off. A factory reset, a microfiber wipe, and keeping the original box can add $50–$100 to a private sale.
The pattern: sellers who treat their console as a complete product — not just a box of electronics — capture the highest prices in the used market.
Can I Still Sell My Xbox One in 2024?
How to prepare your Xbox One for sale
- Factory reset: Go to Settings > System > Console Info > Reset Console and choose “Reset and remove everything.” This wipes your account and personal data.
- Clean thoroughly: Compressed air for vents, microfiber cloth for the case. A visually clean console sells faster.
- Gather accessories: HDMI cable, power brick (if original model), controller, and any game discs. Missing items reduces value by 15–30%.
- Take clear photos: Show the front, back, ports, and screen-on verification. Good photos convert at a higher rate on eBay.
- Check sold prices: Search eBay for “sold items” of your exact model to set a realistic price.
How to find buyers for last-gen consoles
Selling consoles directly to other consumers generally yields more cash than trading in at retailers, at the cost of greater seller effort and risk.
Community discussions from Reddit r/XboxSupport suggest that used Xbox One consoles often sell around $80–$120 on eBay and $75–$100 on Facebook Marketplace, but local pawn shops may price them closer to $60, reflecting channel-dependent pricing.
What is the current market demand for Xbox One?
Microsoft discontinued all Xbox One models in , making every unit in circulation used, refurbished, or leftover clearance stock (Wikipedia). A strong secondary market exists precisely because of this shift — last-gen consoles are now the default budget gaming entry point. The pattern: Demand exists and is steady, driven by price-sensitive buyers and families. The catch is that supply is finite, so well-presented units hold value better than most comparable old electronics.
The implication: sellers who act now while the market is liquid will fare better than those who wait for further depreciation.
How Much Do Trade-In Programs Like CeX Pay?
CeX trade-in prices explained
Expert Reviews (UK consumer technology magazine) highlights that trade-in outlets such as CeX can offer store credit for older Xbox One units, citing a UK example of £91 store credit for a 500GB Xbox One in good working order with accessories. In the US, CeX offers a cash and voucher option, though private sales typically pay more.
Microsoft Trade-In Program details
Microsoft’s official trade-in program offers store credit usable on the Microsoft Store, including purchases of Xbox Series X/S consoles, games, and accessories. It prioritizes convenience over maximum value.
Private sale vs. trade-in cash comparison
| Channel | Xbox One 500GB Payout | Effort | Risk |
|---|---|---|---|
| eBay private sale | $80–$120 | High (listing, shipping) | Returns, scams |
| Facebook Marketplace | $75–$100 | Medium (local meetup) | Low |
| CeX / GameStop trade-in | $50–$90 credit | Low (walk in) | None |
| Pawn shop | $40–$60 cash | Low (walk in) | Low |
The implication: Trade-ins and pawn sales are fast but cost 30–50% of the unit’s potential private-party value. Alibaba Electronics’ buying guide asserts that refurbished units sold with a documented 12-month warranty tend to command an 18–22% price premium over comparable unverified used consoles.
The catch: convenience comes at a steep discount — sellers who can tolerate the effort of a private sale stand to gain significantly more cash.
Is the Xbox One Worth Buying in 2024?
Pros of buying a used Xbox One
- Game Pass library: The Xbox Game Pass catalog includes hundreds of games playable on Xbox One, including many original Xbox and Xbox 360 titles via backward compatibility (Wikipedia).
- Affordable entry: A functional Xbox One S can start under $100 per PriceCharting, while a new-generation Xbox Series S is around $299 at Best Buy.
- Install base: Over 51 million units sold ensure a healthy used market with ample replacement parts and accessories (Wikipedia).
Cons of buying a used Xbox One
- No Quick Resume: Older hardware lacks modern features like Quick Resume on Series X|S (Wikipedia).
- Slower loading: HDD-based storage means significantly longer load times compared to the NVMe SSD in Series consoles.
- No new AAA exclusives: Most major new releases skip Xbox One.
- Counterfeit risk: The Alibaba Electronics buying guide warns that any “new” Xbox One units sold in 2024 and beyond are either old unsold inventory or potentially counterfeit.
Xbox One vs Xbox Series S for budget buyers
A used Xbox One X for $200 delivers native 4K gaming. The Series S for $299 runs new releases but upscales to 1440p. Which is better depends entirely on whether playing 2024 titles is a must. For most families on a strict budget, the Xbox One family remains the more practical buy.
The trade-off: You save $100–$200 upfront on an Xbox One but sacrifice new releases, load times, and feature parity. For a dedicated gaming rig that stays current, a Series S is the better long-term play.
The pattern: budget buyers who prioritize access to the Game Pass library over the latest exclusives will find the Xbox One a compelling value proposition.
Xbox One, S, and X: How the models compare
Three models, two generations, one pricing continuum — here’s how they stack up for buyers and sellers.
| Feature | Xbox One (2013) | Xbox One S (2016) | Xbox One X (2017) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Storage | 500GB / 1TB | 500GB / 1TB / 2TB | 1TB |
| 4K Video | No | Yes (upscaled gaming, native streaming) | Yes (native 4K gaming) |
| HDR Support | No | Yes | Yes |
| HDMI 2.0 | HDMI 1.4 | HDMI 2.0a | HDMI 2.0b |
| CPU | 8-core Jaguar 1.75 GHz | 8-core Jaguar 1.75 GHz | 8-core Jaguar Evolved 2.3 GHz |
| GPU | 853 MHz / 1.31 TFLOPS | 914 MHz / 1.4 TFLOPS | 1.17 GHz / 6.0 TFLOPS |
| RAM | 8 GB DDR3 | 8 GB DDR3 | 12 GB GDDR5 |
| Used Price Range (2024) | $65–$95 | $110–$165 | $175–$220 |
The implication: model choice drives a $100+ spread in used pricing — the Xbox One X offers near-current-gen performance at a fraction of the cost.
Xbox One family specifications
A dozen specs that set the Xbox One family apart — and help you verify what you’re getting in a used unit.
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| CPU Architecture | 8-core AMD Jaguar (custom) |
| GPU Compute Units | 12 (One), 12 (S), 40 (X) |
| System Memory | 8 GB DDR3 (One, S), 12 GB GDDR5 (X) |
| Memory Bandwidth | 68 GB/s (One, S), 326 GB/s (X) |
| Storage Drive | 500GB / 1TB / 2TB 5400 RPM HDD |
| Optical Drive | Blu-Ray / DVD |
| Max Resolution | 1080p (One, S), Native 4K (X) |
| HDR10 Support | No (One), Yes (S, X) |
| HDMI Version | 1.4 (One), 2.0a (S), 2.0b (X) |
| USB 3.0 Ports | 3 (all models) |
| Kinect Port | Dedicated (One), USB adapter (S, X) |
| Dimensions (inches) | 13.1×10.8×3.1 (One), 11.6×8.9×2.5 (S), 11.8×9.4×2.4 (X) |
The pattern: the Xbox One X’s 6.0 TFLOPS GPU and 12 GB GDDR5 memory make it a genuine 4K gaming machine at a used price that undercuts any current-gen console.
Timeline: The Xbox One lifecycle
Key dates in the Xbox One history, compiled from Wikipedia (community-edited encyclopedia).
- — Xbox One launched at $499
- — Kinect dropped, price reduced to $399
- — Xbox One S released
- — Xbox One X released at $499
- — Xbox Series X/S released, Xbox One discontinued
- — Established budget secondary market with stable pricing
The pattern: Microsoft’s seven-year production run created a massive installed base that now fuels a mature secondary market.
What we know and what’s unclear about the Xbox One market
Confirmed facts
- Xbox One is discontinued (Alibaba Electronics buying guide)
- Used prices have stabilized around $80–$250 (Techfare market values)
- Private sales yield more cash than trade-ins (GameSpot trade-in guide)
- Games and accessories are backwards compatible with Series X|S (Wikipedia)
What remains unclear
- Exact future value retention after cloud gaming matures
- Specific local buy/sell prices in niche markets
- How counterfeit concerns will affect buyer confidence in the long term
- Whether Microsoft will ever revive Xbox One production
- What the true average sale price is for a console sold without any accessories
What the industry says
Manufacturer-refurbished Xbox One hardware can be “as good as brand new” and typically comes with a one-year warranty.
Selling consoles directly to other consumers generally yields more cash than trading in at retailers, at the cost of greater seller effort and risk.
— GameSpot (editorial gaming publication)
As of 2024, Xbox One consoles are only available as used, refurbished, or clearance inventory because Microsoft discontinued all models in 2020.
— Alibaba Electronics (import/export market buying guide)
Complete-in-box Xbox One S 1TB bundles can sell for over $200, while bare consoles trade closer to $100.
— PriceCharting (collector-grade market tracker)
The final word on buying or selling a used Xbox One in 2024
For anyone hunting for a budget gaming rig in 2024, the used Xbox One market offers undeniable value — but only if you pay the right price for the right model. Buyers should target an Xbox One X for the closest experience to current-gen or an original model if saving money is the only goal. Sellers who move their console now while the market is liquid will beat the depreciation that comes with waiting.
Frequently asked questions
What accessories should come with a used Xbox One?
The standard bundle includes the console, one wireless controller, HDMI cable, power cable, and (for original models) the external power brick. An Xbox One S and X have internal power supplies so no brick is needed.
How do I transfer my data before selling my Xbox One?
Go to Settings > System > Backup & Transfer > Network Transfer to move data to a new console. Alternatively, back up your saves to the cloud (requires Xbox Game Pass Core or Ultimate) or an external hard drive.
Can I sell an Xbox One without a controller?
Yes, but it significantly reduces the value. A console without a controller typically sells for $20–$50 less than a complete bundle. Most buyers expect at least one matching controller.
How long does the Xbox One return policy last on eBay?
eBay’s Money Back Guarantee gives buyers up to 30 days from delivery to request a return if the item doesn’t match the listing description. Sellers can set “no returns” but eBay may still force refunds for items not as described.
What is the best way to price a used Xbox One competitively?
Check eBay’s “Sold Items” filter for your exact model and condition. Price 10–15% below the average sold price to sell quickly, or at the average if you can afford to wait.
Are original Xbox One power bricks region locked?
Yes, the external power supply on original Xbox One models is region-specific for voltage (110V in North America vs 220V in Europe). The console itself is not region locked for games, but the power brick must match local electrical standards.
How do I clean my Xbox One before selling it?
Use a microfiber cloth for the exterior. Compressed air is best for vents and ports. A small amount of isopropyl alcohol on a cloth can clean sticky residue. Avoid liquids near any openings.
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