Games consoles, LEGO and even Happy Meal toys you have lying around could be worth hundreds of pounds

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Having a clear out in your home is not an easy task. The majority of us put it off and only really do it if we have to.But, what if you knew that old items in your home could actually be worth money?

New research Mystery box site Cases.gg has revealed several common household items that have been sat gathering dust for years could be worth a small fortune.

From retro video games to 90s toys and VHS tapes, people could potentially make money from their old things.If you're planning a spring clean this year, then keep an eye out for these items. Vintage gaming machines and games could sell for anything up to £385. Vintage gaming has exploded in popularity.

YouTube uploads related to retrogaming grew 1,000-fold in the first half of 2023 compared to the same period in 2007Retro arcade machines are fetching up to £385 on eBay, with an average sale price of £225.Gaming consoles from the noughties and earlier are now considered retro, and the value of titles for the oldest consoles is rising.Here is the average sold price for games, for all conditions and new, by console:PlayStation 1 - up to £44, £60 newPlayStation 2 - up to £35, £60 newXbox original - up to £24, £44 newXbox 360 - up to £19, £27 newSuper Nintendo Entertainment System (SNES) - up to £58, £89 newNintendo 64 (N64) - up to £50, £194 newGameCube - up to £40, £93 newGame Boy original - up to £65, £125 new Childhood toys from the 80s, 90s, and early 2000s could now earn hundreds It’s worth checking the value of your old toys; you could be sitting on a tidy profit.LEGO remains one of the most popular brands in Britain, according to YouGov.