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Retro Archive
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Cheetahmen Fever!
Posted on October 21, 2011 | 1 Comment“I saw an internet article on the 10 most valuable games in the world. Mine was on it, and it was a prototype!” Shortly after making that realization, Greg Pabich contacted me at VideoGameMuseum.com and several other forums. The man was on a mission. He... -
Our First SC3!
Posted on October 14, 2011 | No CommentsEither someone put a flux capacitor into my Honda Accord, or a group of collectors in Southern California just gathered for some serious retro gaming. My wife Amber and I just attend our first SC3 meeting. For those of you who are new to the... -
History of 3D Gaming
Posted on July 27, 2011 | No CommentsCurious about the history of 3D gaming? Here’s a fantastic interview on 3D gaming history by Jason Reed at Wizard World’s Anaheim Comic Con 2011! This interview highlights the following 3-D video game milestones as well as Nintendo’s early roots in motion gaming: 1983 Vectrex... -
Video Game Museum at 2011 Anaheim Comic-Con
Posted on May 9, 2011 | 2 CommentsYou want to know the power of a NES Power Glove? Add it (or a NES Zapper) to a bunch of Comic-Con fans, stormtroopers, Batman, Link, or other people in costumes, and you’ll be amazed at the results. This past weekend thousands of Comic Con... -
Facebook NES Giveaway
Posted on April 29, 2011 | 1 CommentMet us at the Anaheim Comic-Con? (Booth 3059) Found us through the web? “Like” the VideoGameMuseum.com Facebook Page and Enter to Win an Original NES Go to www.facebook.com/VideoGameMuseum or use Facebook button to right Contest Details: Contest open to United States residents... -
The SupaBoy! Hyperkin’s New Portable SNES Handheld
Posted on April 1, 2011 | 6 CommentsWant 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... -
Rare Game Showcase: Nintendo 64 Fiber-optic Sign and a NES Multicart
Posted on March 31, 2011 | No CommentsCurrently on eBay are a couple of my favorite things:Â a fiber-optic Nintendo sign and a NES multicart. Nintendo 64 Fiber-optic Sign GOLDEN GAME 260 IN 1 NES Multicart -
Rare Game Showcase: NES Test Station & a Fantastic Atari Display
Posted on March 22, 2011 | No CommentsHere are a few gems that sold on eBay recently… Action 52 in Box with Manual (minus cover)Â 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... -
Thrifting: Found a Teasure Chest of Odyssey 2
Posted on November 6, 2010 | No CommentsWhile 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,... -
Rare Game Showcase: Xerox Alto Computer, M82, Racermate Carts & More
Posted on November 4, 2010 | No CommentsWould you pay $30,000 for a computer? How about $2,500 for a Nintendo promotional item? Collectors love eBay, and this past few weeks’ sales demonstrate that well. Here are some of my favorite active and ended rare video game items on eBay. Interesting Items on... -
Rare Game Showcase: Atari Music Machine SEALED!
Posted on September 2, 2010 | No CommentsHere’s one of the rarest games for the Atari 2600: The Music Machine…SEALED! Heck, in it’s currently sealed state, it’s one of the rarest games for any system. The last sealed version of Music Machine on eBay sold for $5250.00 USD on Oct. 10, 2009. ... -
Rare Game Showcase: Mr. Boston & Entex Adventure Vision
Posted on August 30, 2010 | No CommentsCheck out these fantastic gems! Each could easily be the centerpiece of a video game collection. It’s amazing to see so many rare items appear on eBay within such a short time frame. Sega Wondermega megadrive/ genesis mega CD console Ended Aug. 21, 2010 for... -
Classic Tetris World Championship
Posted on August 13, 2010 | No CommentsIs there any game more famous than Tetris? Could any game have more replay value? More universal appeal? On August 8, 2010 history was written. The greatest Tetris players converged upon the Downtown Independent Theater in Los Angeles, CA to find the answer to one... -
Imagic Atari 2600 Kiosk & Atlantis II Cart
Posted on August 2, 2010 | No CommentsThere’s something fantastic about video game kiosks, and Atari ones seem to be among the rarer ones. I was quite excited to see this Imagic kiosk pop up on eBay! Did I mention it includes an Atlantis II cart? Atlantis II + Imagic Atari 2600... -
Original Pac-Man Concept Sketches
Posted on July 6, 2010 | No CommentsRemember being a kid and sketching out your idea for a video game level? My buddies and I loved to do this on the bus ride to school! We’d draw out the level complete with pits, vines, booby traps, monsters, etc. Then, still on paper,... -
Rare Game Showcase: Mario Phones, Vectrex Kiosk, Virtual Boy Sign
Posted on July 2, 2010 | No CommentsNeed a Mario Phone? How about a Vectrex kiosk or a Virtual Boy sign? You’ve got to love eBay and the fantastic and unique gaming items listed this week. Here’s a collection of my favorites: GAMES FACTORY SEALED nes Chubby Cherub CIB new +box nintendo... -
World Record Donkey Kong 3 Arcade Machine
Posted on June 30, 2010 | No CommentsRecords will be set. Machines will suffer… If you enjoyed the movie “The King of Kong: A Fistful of Quarters” then you might find a current eBay listening of interest as it has to do with the Donkey Kong 3 world record. Donkey Kong 3... -
Rare Game Spotted: Unreleased 3D Game Boy Advance Cart
Posted on June 15, 2010 | 3 CommentsHere’s something you don’t see every day. It’s a pretty fantastic looking prototype Game Boy Advance game. It has 12 hours to go and is already at $302.54, so it’s looking like it’s gaining some attention…especially if it’s undumped. Heck, it’s Star Wars style probably... -
Rare Games Spotted: A Complete N64 Collection
Posted on June 15, 2010 | 2 CommentsAs a collector, I don’t think I could ever morally justify buying a complete video game collection. I enjoy the hunt for each game way to much. However, I’m downright curious to see what a complete collection of loose N64 games is worth. If you’re... -
Sale on 3DO, Commodore 64, Atari 2600, Atari 5200, Atari Lynx, Intellivision, Odyssey 2, and Vectrex
Posted on June 15, 2010 | No CommentsHey old school gamers and collectors! Today through Sunday, June 20th all 3DO, Commodore 64, Atari 2600, Atari 5200, Atari Lynx, Intellivision, Odyssey 2, and Vectrex video games are 30% off. See something you like? Snatch it fast or make an offer! Just contact me... -
An Interesting Find: Runaway Gakken Handheld
Posted on June 8, 2010 | No CommentsWhile out thrift shopping this past weekend, I spotted this sweet little gem in a mixed pile of items! I’m not a handheld collector, so I can’t say I knew anything about Gakken handhelds. But something about it simply told me it was old and... -
NES Action 52 Prototype Cart?
Posted on June 3, 2010 | 20 CommentsI was recently contacted by a gentleman named Greg wondering if I had any more information on Action 52 prototype cartridges for the original 8-bit Nintendo. Since my knowledge is quite limited on these, I figured I’d open this one up to the gaming community... -
Rare Games Spotted: PowerFest Ticket, Custom Punch-Out Figure, Shantae Complete
Posted on June 1, 2010 | No CommentseBay has some treasures in store for retro gamers and collectors. I’m personally excited to see how much the complete copy of Shantae for Game Boy will go for at auction rather than being listed with an absurd BIN price. Also of interest is the... -
Game Boy Solar-Pak vs Solar iPhone Charger
Posted on May 31, 2010 | No CommentsMy favorite part about flying is getting to read the SkyMall catalog. A special treat is when I fly once at the end of the month and take a return trip in the following month…thus getting to read an updated copy of SkyMall on the... -
Memorial Day Sale on All Systems
Posted on May 30, 2010 | No CommentsHappy Memorial Day! In celebration, all video game systems will be 25% off in the GamesOgre eBay Store! Plus, check out the clearance category for items priced at 40% off! And if that isn’t lovely enough, you’re always welcome to use the “Best Offer” feature... -
NES & SNES Nintendo Repair Center Test Cartridges
Posted on May 28, 2010 | No CommentsMost Nintendo collectors probably either aren’t interested in test cartridges or simply can’t afford them. However, for the ultra-NES-collector who has to have everything, there is the NES test cart. These were originally used by authorized Nintendo repair center technicians to diagnose issues on systems... -
Spotted on eBay: Atari Service Manuals, Pirate Gear & More
Posted on May 24, 2010 | No CommentsHere’s a healthy list of video game rarities to get the blood flowing through your geeky little-retro-video-game-loving heart. (Atari collectors take note of the service manuals and pirating gear!) Rare Games Super Contra III Demo for Super Nintendo SNES System Has a BIN/OBO of $99.99... -
Spotted on eBay: Unreleased Atari 7800 System, 2600 POP Kiosk, Nintendo Test Carts, Atlantis II
Posted on May 14, 2010 | 2 CommentsHere are some fantastic retro gaming and collecting auctions that I’m watching on eBay. There’s some real museum-quality history popping up here, which is one of the reasons I love collecting and am nuts about eBay. Enjoy! Games & Accessories Blockbuster SNES Donkey Kong Country... -
Battletoads vs Ninja Turtles?
Posted on May 3, 2010 | No CommentsAny good and proper geek has engaged in the pirates vs. ninjas debate at one point or another. But let’s be honest, the real debate should be between toads and turtles…specifically Battletoads vs. Ninja Turtles. I’m quite proud to say that I recently picked up... -
Goodwill = Retro Video Games
Posted on April 27, 2010 | 1 CommentI have a fantastic fiancee. One of her many fine qualities is her love for thrift shopping and retro gaming. The two of us hit up about four different Goodwill stores this weekend. Sure enough, we found a fantastic number of retro gaming items for...
