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A Handheld Gaming Timeline
Posted on December 4, 2011 | 1 CommentWith the great development from Nintendo DS in the 2000’s, handheld gaming continues to be a major force within the entertainment industry. The successes of today’s handheld platforms pay great tribute to the consoles that once dominated our lives, such as the Game Boy and... -
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... -
Cleaning Games (External)
Posted on April 24, 2011 | 3 CommentsGame Cleaning Tips: Restoring the Outside of your Retro Gaming Cartridge We all know the joy of finding a retro video games. Perhaps it’s one you’ve wanted to play for a long time, or maybe you’ve finally hunted down a super rare one for the... -
The Collection Grows: My First Kiosk
Posted on April 22, 2011 | 2 CommentsThis past weekend, I took a special step in video game collecting. Yep, I bought something that takes up a ridiculous amount of space but that makes up for every inch with awesomeness. I’ve wanted to own a kiosk for the past couple years. Sure... -
Rare Game Showcase: Lighted Nintendo Store Display Cases
Posted on March 28, 2011 | No CommentsHaving 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… -
Rare Game Showcase: Stadium Events and a Can of Snake Meat
Posted on September 10, 2010 | No CommentsAs per usual, there are a good number of fantastic rare video games and collectibles on eBay. So which will be more valuable, can of snake meat or a custom portable NES? Games / Systems Stadium Events NES NTSC Cart Sold Sept. 8, 2010 for... -
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... -
Help Identify: Strange Sega CD / Genesis Adapter
Posted on July 14, 2010 | 1 CommentHere’s a little mystery… Recently, a guy named Henry sent me an e-mail asking for help identifying a strange Sega Genesis accessory. I’ve come across one of these in the past and frankly have no idea what it is. From these photos (which aren’t the... -
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... -
What’s Rarer: A Prototype Action 52 Cart or a Person Who’s Met Vince Perri?
Posted on June 17, 2010 | 3 CommentsYou have to respect a guy who does his research when it has to do with retro-gaming history! Greg Pabich contacted me a few weeks ago wanting to identify a couple of old Action 52 cartridges that he’d been keeping in a box for the... -
Rare Games Spotted: Signed Halo Controller, Nintendo Sign, Zelda 35mm Trailer
Posted on June 7, 2010 | 5 CommentsAs always, there are presently a number of fantastic video game items on eBay. Here are a number of them from my watch list. Collectibles and Other Unique Items World Of Nintendo Poster – 1992 Kellogg’s Super Mario XBOX 360 Halo ODST Controller SIGNED by... -
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... -
Spotted on eBay: Signed WoW Collector’s Edition, Genesis Kiosk, Mario Pillow
Posted on April 22, 2010 | No CommentsHere are a few pretties from my eBay watch list that I figure my fellow video game collectors will enjoy: Games/Accessories: Radiant Silvergun (Saturn) SS RARE NO RESERVE!!! Currently at $160.00 USD and climbing. (Ended April 24, 2010 at $165.00 USD) RARE NES Game Action... -
Cleaning Games (Internal)
Posted on March 23, 2010 | 1 CommentGame Cleaning Secrets Compared: Get Those Old Video Game Cartridges Working! Perhaps you’re a retro video game hunter and collector. You find super rare game and get home only to find that game contains 20 years of dirt and corrosion on the contacts. Or maybe... -
Rare Video Games & Collectibles on eBay: Sealed Stadium Events, M8, M82, Atari Demo Unit, and a $200 Ruler
Posted on February 26, 2010 | No CommentsHere are some rare video games, systems, promo items, and collectibles that I’m watching on eBay. I love the fact that eBay is essentially a live museum of video gaming rarity. Happy retro gaming and good luck collecting! $$$$ — For the Video Game Collector... -
Sales for February: Nintendo, Sega Genesis, Atari 2600, 5200, 7800, & Intellivision
Posted on February 2, 2010 | No CommentsHere are the February sales. I’ve also added a new Clearance category to my eBay store. I’ll going to keep repricing and adding older listings to that category, so keep an eye on it if you want a deal. Happy retro gaming & collecting! –Mark... -
Rare Video Games & Collectibles on eBay: Sega Channel, Dot Hack Collection, Atari Lynx Protos
Posted on February 1, 2010 | No CommentsHere’s are some rare video game auctions that have popped up on eBay. I’ll be watching these with the natural curiosity of a retro gamer & collector. Sega Channel adaptor for Sega Genesis RARE I’m excited to finally see a Sega Channel adapter appear on... -
My Rare Video Game Finds: Atari Super Pong, Fatal Fury Special, Tropical Trouble
Posted on January 31, 2010 | No CommentsI love hunting for retro video games. I’d say I enjoy it more than playing them…and possibly even more than collecting them. I’m not sure why, but the joy of finding a needle in the haystack of flea market crap and getting the games for... -
Rare Video Games & Collectibles on eBay: Atari Cosmos System, Atari 2600 Demo Kiosk, Promo Signs, etc.
Posted on January 18, 2010 | 5 CommentsIt’s been a while since I put together a list of the unique & rare video game items that I’ve been watching on eBay. Definitely check out the Atari Cosmos & FF Music Box. Also, feel free to let me know if you see an... -
Sale on Nintendo 64 + All Systems!
Posted on January 10, 2010 | No CommentsHere are some of my sales for January. Happy retro gaming & collecting! –Mark GamesOgre.net Discounts on eBay: On Sale Now! 10% off Nintendo 64 Games & Systems 5% off All Systems (NES, SNES, N64, Dreamcast, Atari, Sega Genesis, etc.) Use Bing.com to Save an... -
Rare Video Games & Collectibles on eBay: Vectrex Light Pen & 3-D Imager, StarFox Competition Cart, Sexy Nintendo Poster?
Posted on December 10, 2009 | No CommentsHere’s a bunch of retro gaming awesomeness that I’m watching on eBay! Talk about some great potential additions to the collection. I just wish I (a) could afford it all and (b) had room for it. Maybe you’ll find something for a little vintage holiday... -
Sale on Systems, Original Nintendo NES, Super SNES, N64, Atari, Dreamcast & More!
Posted on December 9, 2009 | No CommentsHere are some of my pre-holiday sales that should make some retro gamers happy! Time to do some Christmas shopping! (I’m excited to have pulled together two fully working Sega Genesis 32X systems, so definitely check those out if you’re a Sega fan!) GamesOgre.net Discounts... -
Rare Video Games & Collectibles on eBay: Big Daddy Costume, Kiosks, Mike Tyson Life-Sized Cardboard Cutout
Posted on November 29, 2009 | 2 CommentsIt is wrong that I spend more time collecting video games than playing them? Â I think this first auction proves that actually playing video games is just a fraction of the entertainment they provide. This Costume is Amazing! Bioshock Big Daddy costume / replica This... -
Retro Gaming Holiday Sales
Posted on November 26, 2009 | No CommentsBlack Friday Sales for Retro Gamers? Everyone knows about the sales offered on current generation video games, but maybe you’re an old-school gamer and are more interested in retro gaming & collecting. Â Here’s a list of the sales I’ve come across for vintage video games... -
Rare Video Games & Collectibles on eBay: Store Kioks, Developer Units, My Retro Hunting
Posted on November 23, 2009 | No CommentsEvery gamer and collector should train the mother, grandmother, uncle, and third cousin to identify an Atari 2600 “Air Raid” cartridge. With its iconic I-look-like-a-cross-between-a-sand-shovel-and-an-Atari-game look, it’s so easy to identify that anyone should be able to remember it. And when grandma finds it for you... -
Rare Video Games & Collectibles on eBay: StarFox Display & Jacket, Double Dragon Backpack, Dreamcast Broadband
Posted on November 21, 2009 | No CommentsRetro Gaming Collectibles & Promo Items: Huge Nintendo Starfox Store Display – Very Rare eBay seller “asmadi_will_go_on” explains the origins of the statue as follows:  “This is a huge advertising display that really wasn’t intended for stores but was intended to be displayed in Nintendo... -
Rare Video Game Collectibles on eBay: Mario Mask, Atari Jaguar Dev Kit, Promo Items
Posted on November 18, 2009 | 1 CommentHere’s a bunch of rare and collectible video game stuff that I’m currently watching on eBay. Â I love this stuff! I just put my own eBay store on vacation mode which hides my auctions. Â Check back in a week when I’m back to see the... -
Rare Video Game Collectibles on eBay: NES Stadium Events, Dreamcast Developer’s Unit, SNES Donkey Kong Country Competition Cart
Posted on November 16, 2009 | No CommentsRare retro video game stuff I’m watching on eBay. Â These first two are ending soon, so check them out if you haven’t already. Nintendo NES STADIUM EVENTS Game GREAT SHAPE Rare Nintendo NES Flintstones Surprise At Dinosaur Peak CIB Sega Dreamcast dev controller prototype interface... -
Rare Video Game Collectibles on eBay: RetroUSB’s Xmas Cart, Atari Air Raid, Nintendo Neon Sign, NES Comic Books
Posted on November 14, 2009 | No CommentsHere’s a bunch of cool and rare retro video game stuff that I’m watching on eBay and other various places throughout the internet. Â Is it time to start early Christmas shopping for your favorite vintage gamer? Â Or will you grab something cheap (and of course...
