Start with the copy in your hand
Open the case before you photograph it. Take the cover, the back and the cartridge or disc, then check the details samla.ai suggests against what is printed on them. The title is a beginning; the platform, region and edition tell you which copy you own.
Keep the box, manual and any extras in the same record. A missing map or a replacement case is easy to forget once everything is back on the shelf.
Keep the console and its kit connected
Give each console a record of its own. Photograph its model label and note which controllers, power supply and cables belong with it. If an accessory lives elsewhere, write down where.
- Name a location you can find again, such as Living room / TV cabinet / Lower shelf.
- Describe visible wear: a cracked hinge, a faded label or scratches on the disc.
- If you test a game or console, record what you checked and when. Leave untested items marked as untested.
Those small details help when someone suggests playing an old favourite. Finding the game is only half the job if nobody can find its power supply.
Get curious about the value
For a game you might sell, compare the same platform, edition and condition. A price attached to a sealed copy tells you little about a loose cartridge.
Value tracker on Pro and Ultra lets you revisit estimates over time. Look at the underlying comparisons as well as the number, and distinguish an asking price from a recorded sale.
If you decide to sell, prepare a listing draft from the saved record on Pro or Ultra. Review the condition, price and shipping before publishing through your connected eBay account. samla.ai lists out to all European eBay marketplaces and the US marketplace, eBay.com.
FAQ
What if I only have loose cartridges?
They can each have a record. Photograph the label and note that the box and manual are missing. Update it if the rest turns up.
Do I have to finish the whole cabinet?
Choose a small batch you can photograph and put back comfortably. A few complete records are useful straight away.
Start with the game you were happiest to find. You may want to leave that one at the front.
