Video Game Seller

Video Game Seller Success Stories [2024]

Pat Walls

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Updated: October 7th, 2024

Considering starting a business in the ever-expanding world of video games? Selling video games is a straightforward, lucrative opportunity.

In essence, the business revolves around stocking and selling video games, consoles, and accessories either online or in a physical store. The increasing demand for video games across various platforms—from next-gen consoles to mobile devices—makes this a compelling venture.

To begin, you'll need a reliable supplier for games and hardware, a marketing strategy to reach potential customers, and a user-friendly website or a well-organized store. Selling video games taps into a continually growing market, driven by passionate gamers eager for new releases and classic titles alike.

With careful planning and the right partnerships, you can create a thriving business that caters to both casual and hardcore gamers, making it a rewarding endeavor to consider.

In this list, you'll find real-world video game seller success stories and very profitable examples of starting a video game seller that makes money.

1. Gameray ($1.02M/year)

As a project manager at a major CIS online store, Mikhail Tsyrulnikov noticed physical logistics hampering sales. Combining his e-commerce acumen and passion for gaming, he launched Gameray—a digital game distribution platform—with an MVP built in 2.5 months, driving over 3 million euros in annual turnover.

How much money it makes: $1.02M/year
How much did it cost to start: $30K
How many people on the team: 15

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