Apr 012011
 
The SupaBoy!  Hyperkin's New Portable SNES Handheld

Want proof of a company dedicated to retro gaming?  Hyperkin is announcing a new SNES handheld!  Yes, that’s about 20 years after the release of the original Super Nintendo! As soon as I heard about this project, I lined up an interview with Sergio (aka “The Applemonkey“) from Hyperkin.  As I spoke with him for a phone interview, Sergio had a fully-functional prototype in hand, [...]

Mar 282011
 
Rare Game Showcase: Lighted Nintendo Store Display Cases

Having an incredible video game collection is one thing…displaying it is quite another. eBay seller ubben52 has one of the most impressive sets of Nintendo branded store display cases that I’ve seen on eBay.  These photos speak for themselves…

Mar 222011
 
Rare Game Showcase: NES Test Station & a Fantastic Atari Display

Here are a few gems that sold on eBay recently… Action 52 in Box with Manual (minus cover)  Sold for $290.11 USD on eBay. Nintendo NES Test Station Sold March 12, 2011 for $430.92 USD on eBay. Nintendo Game & Watch Green House Sold March 14, 2011 for £670.00 on eBay UK. Store Showcase for Atari Game Cartridges Sold March 22, 2011 for $660.01 USD [...]

Dec 082010
 
A Retro Video Game Christmas

It’s been weeks since I’ve posted to the blog, and that’s for good reason.  We’ve been working incredibly hard to hunt, clean, test, and list 500+ retro video games! Remember playing Super Mario Bros. 3 and Skate or Die as a kid?  How about Sonic 2? Thinking of giving a retro video game as a Christmas gift? Feel free to check out our games listed [...]

Nov 092010
 
Map of Gehena for Demon Hunter The Return of the Wings

Every now and then we find a game that stands out.  Who knows why we connect with it, but one of my new favorite games is “Demon Hunter: The Return of the Wings.”  It’s a port of a Korean RPG game to the iPhone, and I have to say, it’s a great port! If you haven’t heard of it already, definitely check it out.  Demon [...]

Nov 062010
 
Thrifting:  Found a Teasure Chest of Odyssey 2

While out thrifting last weekend, I came across nothing less than a treasure chest full of Magnavox Odyssey 2 stuff.  It ended up being a system and 31 games.  That makes up a pretty large percentage of the games produces for the Odyssey 2!  Naturally, it was something that I couldn’t resist, and I’ve photographed it for your viewing pleasure. In case you’re unfamiliar with [...]