r/gameswap

162K archived posts · Nov 2009 – Sep 2026

/r/Gameswap - Swapping Console Games

r/gameswap

We are a tight-knit community created to allow members to swap their new and used console video games with fellow redditors. Want to buy or sell? Try r/GameSale.

Created Nov 3, 2009

64KMembers (last snapshot)

162KArchived posts

Read the FAQ

Submit a trade in the US

Submit a trade in Canada

I'm not in the US or Canada

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RULES:

ONE NEW THREAD EVERY 3 DAYS!

FULL TEXT LIST OF GAMES REQUIRED

----DO NOT ACCEPT OFFERS IN PM's!! ----SCAMMERS CAN & WILL PM YOU!

NO: Accounts or Gamesharing

NO: Betas, Demos, Pre-orders

NO: Buying/Selling! Use: r/GameSale

NO: Begging or Giveaways. Use: /r/RAOG

NO: Humble/Indie/PWYW Bundles/Codes

NO: Sniping or Thread-Crapping.

NO: Links to External Swaps or Profiles!

NO: PC for PC Swaps. Use: /r/SGS

READ: Full List of Rules in FAQ

READ: What is a Snipe?

READ: What is Thread-Crapping?!

READ: What exactly can I trade here?

Questions? Message The Mods.

###REQUIRED TITLE FORMAT:

[Country] [H] Games (Systems) || [W] Games, Offers (Systems)

[H] = Have || [W] = Want

More info: Mandatory Posting Format.

Confirming Transactions SCAMMED? Message the Mods! Filter out Mass Digital Game Codes

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PRACTICE SAFE SWAPPING:

SCAMMERS and BANNED USERS can browse the Sub & will PM you!

DO NOT accept offers unless they were made in your Thread.

Offers in PM's are likely Scammers or Banned Users.

ALWAYS search your partners Reddit Name BEFORE trading.

READ: How To Avoid Common Scams.

READ: FAQ: More Safe Swapping Tips.

CHECK the USL before swapping.

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IF YOU ARE SCAMMED:

Message the Mods with:

A link to the trade thread where negotiations took place

Screen caps of your Private Messages

Message the Mods!

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General Tips & Etiquette:

Politely Respond to All Offers.

GameSwap Etiquette.

How To Create a Table!

How To Use Console Icons!

How To Avoid the Spam Filter!

Thread Crappers will be BANNED!

How to: Ship Cheaply and Safely!

More Info: Recommended Swap Order

Confirming Swaps:

Your confirmation post MUST include:

Games or Items Swapped.

Swapping Partner's Name.

Link to the Original Trade Thread

Public Negotiations in the Thread

Confirmation from Your Partner

How To: Confirm Swaps.

How To: Get & Upgrade Your Flair!

Track and Upgrade Your Flair using: r/MushroomKingdom

Flair Key:

You pick: 8-bit or HD Flair!

5 Trades Blue
10 Trades Red
25 Trades Green
50 Trades Silver
75 Trades Gold
100 Trades Super Star

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5 Trades			Blue
10 Trades			Red
25 Trades			Green
50 Trades			Silver
75 Trades			Gold
100 Trades			Super Star