Retro Blog

The Sega CD: An Ambitious Leap into CD-ROM Gaming The Sega CD, known as Mega-CD outside North America, was Sega’s ambitious foray into the world of CD-ROM technology in gaming. From the moment I tore open the wrapping paper one Christmas morning to reveal a Sega CD, the year it …

The video game sector continues to face a challenging period marked by ongoing layoffs. Sony has joined the ranks of companies reducing their workforce, announcing on Tuesday the dismissal of approximately 900 employees from its PlayStation division, which accounts for 8% of its global headcount. The impact of the layoffs …

To encourage bundles on the cheaper games I have the prices listed before shipping. So shipping will be $4 for the first game and $1 per game after that. Zelda Oracle of Ages $50 Kirby’s Dreamland 2 $30 Donkey Kong $25 Tomb Raider $10 Donald Duck $6 Ms PAC $4 …

In the ever-evolving landscape of digital entertainment, one can observe an interesting contrast between the top female personalities on Twitch and the leading female characters in AAA video games. The top female Twitch streamers often align with traditional beauty standards, which arguably contributes to their popularity and visibility on the …

Hey everyone! Awesome group here! I’ve been collecting since the late 90s and I do video game unboxings and collecting streams on Twitch if anyone wants to hang out and chat retro games. This is before I moved my stream setup into this section of the room but these shelves …

My wife and I bought our home in 2014, and knew that we wanted to have a Nintendo nook in the basement. About a year ago, we finally started to make it happen. The consoles are the ones I had growing up, same with most of the handhelds. I used …

Unfortunately like most of y’all, I entered game collecting when everything is so expensive 😅. This is a collection I amassed over that past 2 years since I started at the age of 21. Team SEGA all the way and I’m also willing to trade and etc, been looking for …

RADIKAL BIKERS🤘 Feeling radical? Then you need to experience RADIKAL BIKERS!! Developed by the Spanish Arcade Company Gaelco in 1998, RADIKAL BIKERS is a fun, frenetic arcade game in which you take the role of a Pizza Delivery Driver as you dash around the streets of Italy, racing/competing against your …

Hi all! I just wanted to introduce myself and share a photo I took! I understand you have to be 30 and up, however I’m 23, but I have a huge appreciation for retro gaming to the point where it became an obsession. Currently on the hunt for Working Designs …

Have ps2 controller for sale but not all buttons work. D-pad and analog sticks work fine as well as the cross and square buttons but circle, triangle and L and R buttons don’t seem to work. Not sure if buttons are worn out or loose connection but willing to sell …

Just picked this up, it was a title I always wanted to grab but was in no hurry to get it. I love the PS1 longbox games so I was a bit happy to see it at one of the retro stores I go to. The manual is in good …

Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth++:  Adventure in Diversity Welcome to the World of Average Gaia: Where Average is the New Extraordinary! Note: this is not just a typical localization. Square Enix Of America is remaking a great deal of the game to reach a “greater audience.” The Western gaming industry took …

22-Year-Old Finds ‘Holy Grail’ Copy of 1987 Zelda Game Worth Over $700,000 A sealed copy of the 1987 Nintendo classic ‘The Legend of Zelda’ is expected to sell for over $700,000 at auction this week, thanks to a chance discovery by a 22-year-old. The owner, who goes by Kiro online, …

Hey guys I’m setting up a new stand for a couple older consoles and some idiot (me as a child) applied skins to a few of my consoles. This particular one was thin and left a lot of adhesive behind on my PS2. I’m just looking for the easiest way …

Retro Review: Sonic Hellfire Saga – A Genesis of Nostalgia and Innovation Sonic Hellfire Saga is not just another ROM hack; it’s a love letter to the golden era of Sega Genesis, intricately woven with the threads of nostalgia, innovation, and sheer dedication. Released after a half-decade of passionate work, …