Retro Blog

Siempre me han gustado los videojuegos unos más que otros pero e podido conseguir algunas figuras vintage y no vintage de algunos de mis favoritos I’ve always liked video games more than others but I was able to get some vintage and non-vintage figures from some of my favorites Translated …

Did you know? The man who invented the video game cartridge was American. 🇺🇸 💪 Gerald Anderson Lawson (December 1, 1940 – April 9, 2011) was an American electronic engineer. He is known for his work in designing the Fairchild Channel F video game console as well as leading the …

Dear group, I have seen the error of my ways. I apologize for mentioning that Chris from Mr. Beast ditched his wife and son to transform into his final form, a beautiful and smart woman. Even though I did not actually say anything bad about him, just that my son …

Love my 30yr old “Tower of Power” but I’ll be doing some cap replacement and installing a triple bypass mod. CD drive still works great. Running RGB but definitely seeing “jail bars”. 32X definitely has some noisy audio buzz that they are known for. Anyone have any experience with the …

I’ve never actually owned a Sega Saturn before so don’t have much experience with them, what normally is the cause for this and are there any easy fixes or does something need replaced/repaired? It spins the disc for a few seconds when I put it in but just stays on …

Just got my original Christmas 1996 N64 up and running. Couldn’t find my original AC adapter, so I bought one at a local store. Fired it up and was getting power but no video. I cleaned the memory cart contacts, and shoved it back in there real good. Fired right …

☁️ Legend of Heroes: Prophecy of the Moonlight Witch ☁️ What’s your favorite ‘Trails’ game? I don’t think I have one yet, I need play more of em to decide! Since Falcom has been churning out tons of games and figurines, I hope one day we get remasters of the …

I have been heavily collecting approx 10 years. Rented a small 10×8 booth initially to sell doubles. And add to my collection. Then rented a full room as i got more. This past year i opened my own flea market and now rent spots to other vendors. Managed to accomplish …

With uncertainty of modern gaming going more and more further into digital only. Is it really the time to get out of retro? 🧐🤨🤔 I’ve seen so many big YouTubers say this and I kind of laugh when I hear it. Don’t know if it’s clickbait or if they really …

Added the newest color to the rafter: Sterling Silver. That makes 10 PS5 controllers boxed, with two loose. Also pictured, some Switch controllers. EDIT: I feel the need to state – not retro, yet, but part of our extensive collection, of which I myself are in awe of every day. …

👋 Hello new to the group. I believe this is a display cabinet from Zellers. Bought it locally from a pawn shop closing down that’s had it as long as I remember. Anyone remember this? I have the gameboy on the outside there’s a hole with a gameboy charger still …

R-Type Delta – A Timeless Shmup Classic for the PlayStation 1 R-Type Delta, released in 1999 for the PlayStation 1, marked the series’ explosive entry into the 32-bit era. As a venerable member of the shoot-’em-up (shmup) genre, it was tasked with carrying the weighty legacy of its arcade forebears. …

R-Type Delta – A Timeless Shmup Classic for the PlayStation 1 R-Type Delta, released in 1999 for the PlayStation 1, marked the series’ explosive entry into the 32-bit era. As a venerable member of the shoot-’em-up (shmup) genre, it was tasked with carrying the weighty legacy of its arcade forebears. …

Retro Review: Parodius – A Delightfully Punishing Trip Through Konami’s Madhouse When Konami unleashed “Parodius” upon the Sega Saturn, it gifted the shoot ’em up (shmup) community with a title that would become notorious not just for its off-the-wall humor, but for its brutal difficulty. This is a game that …

Hey Everyone thought I’d add pictures of my game room. I love seeing everyone’s rooms on here so far. Recently got mine 99% done. Added my retro corner and some Phillips Hue lighting. I say 99% because I’ll always add and tweak things. I currently collect for 22 different consoles …