Retro Blog

Posted here yesterday about the 100x model PlayStation I picked up. A few people asked if it worked… Well, just got round to testing it. Was a little temperamental at first reading discs, but cleaning the laser with some Isopropyl alcohol fixed that. Currently got it hooked up to my …

Hello everyone! This will be my first post here and I wanted to share with you all the first half of my Fairly large collection! Part 1: Bedroom I play All PC and Nintendo Switch games in here, No I have never felt the touch of a woman, but I …

**This is a list of my dupes we’re giving away. Not a joke. Start a new topic at our message boards, writing a few short paragraphs about why you love retro gaming and what it means to you. The top 2 entries as voted other users will have a pick …

A story about being at the right place at the right time and asking the right questions. Back in 2009 I was a Gamestop manager and I went to that Manager’s conference. In the Sega room presentation, I asked one of the reps afterwards if they had anything I could …

Unveiling the True History Behind the Video Game Cartridge In the annals of video game history, few innovations have had as profound an impact as the video game cartridge. For decades, one name has been held aloft as the father of this game-changing technology: Jerry Lawson. However, recent findings have …

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. …