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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... -
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... -
SNES Handheld Bliss Has a Price
Posted on April 16, 2011 | No CommentsIt looks like the world is a step closer to Super Nintendo euphoria! Hyperkin has just posted preliminary product details and a price for their new Super Nintendo handheld: The SupaBoy. It’s looking like retail price will be $79.99. Not bad if you consider you’re... -
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: Atari Jaguar Developer’s Cart, 3 SNES M.A.C.S., and a Mario Pipe Phone
Posted on October 7, 2010 | No CommentsThere are some real gems on eBay right now. Check out the life size Halo 2 statue and Atari Jaguar developers cart. My personal favorites: Patapon promo magnets and the Mario pipe phone… GAMES MACS~ The Multi-Purpose Arcade Combat Simulator ~SNES~ (label damage) Currently a... -
Rare Game Showcase: Pac-Man Phone, Prototype Atari Consoles, and a Sealed Caltron 6 in 1
Posted on July 9, 2010 | No CommentsI love eBay for being both a marketplace and a living museum of video game history! Here are the fantastic items that I’m watching this week. GAMES CALTRON 6 IN 1 NINTENDO NES ORIGINAL GAME SEALED RARE Uncharted 2: Among Thieves Fortune Hunter Edition …why... -
Rare Games Spotted: Super Famicom Hotel System, N64 Fiber Optic Sign, etc
Posted on June 19, 2010 | No CommentsHide your wallets and feast your eyes! Here’s a list of fantastic rare video game items on eBay right now. GAMES NES – Devil World (Good Condition) PAL Version. This isn’t the rarest game out there. It’s just fun to see, since it wasn’t released... -
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... -
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... -
Game Hunting: Moonwalker, Turbo Touch 360, Taiko Drum Master
Posted on April 11, 2010 | No CommentsI hit the usual flea market this weekend and found a number of rare and interesting retro games and accessories. My top find was a loose copy of Michael Jackson’s Moonwalker (sadly in rough shape). Surprisingly, this is actually a decent game to actually play. ... -
Game Hunting: 2 Flea Markets = Dragon’s Lair Deluxe Pack
Posted on April 4, 2010 | No CommentsI had a great time at the local swap meets (flea markets) this weekend and found some great retro gaming loot. I’d say my favorite find for the weekend was the Dragon’s Lair Deluxe Pack for PC. This gem not only contains Dragon’s Lair I... -
Rare Gaming & Collectible Stuff on eBay: Promo Signs, Custom Lego Units, Mario Alarm Clock
Posted on March 31, 2010 | No CommentsHere are some of the listings that caught my eye on eBay this week. …figured I’d share the gaming/collecting love. Gaming + Legos I was a fan of Lego Star Wars, but by the time Lego Indiana Jones & Batman hit, I was over it. ... -
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... -
IGN’s Rare Video Game Auctions for Haiti Relief Effort
Posted on January 26, 2010 | No CommentsIGN.com has gathered a bunch of collectible video game donations that they’re auctioning off on eBay for the Haiti relief effort. Below are some of the ones that I thought were coolest. I’m not really a gamer who is into shooters, but I have to... -
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... -
My Rare Video Game Finds: 3 New Sealed Games Including Samurai Shodown
Posted on December 14, 2009 | No CommentsWhile out thrift shopping at a local flea market this past weekend, I was lucky enough to find a number of vintage video games. Among them were 3 new sealed games! It was a good day for retro video game hunting… Super Star Wars Return... -
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? 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. Here’s a list of the sales I’ve come across for vintage video games... -
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. 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: StarFox Demo, GTA Promo Items, Posters/Banners
Posted on November 8, 2009 | No CommentsStar Fox Promo Demo Cartridge Super Nintendo VERY RARE XENOSAGA 3 III T-ELOS poster GIANT RARE NEW promo telos Grand Theft Auto IV Baseball Bat w Bonus Wanted Posters This is simply awesome…and if you don’t understand why, you shouldn’t be allowed to play video... -
Rare Video Game Hunting: SNES Triax Turbo 360 Controller, Game Boy Colorizer, etc
Posted on November 4, 2009 | No CommentsHere’s the loot I pulled in from video game hunting at a local flea market the weekend of October 24. The lot of boxed Atari games was a good find. Plus, it was great to find a couple copies of Star Wars Battlefront II, some... -
Rare Video Game Stuff on eBay: HES 6-Pak, Donkey Kong Competition Cart., N-Gage Kiosk
Posted on November 2, 2009 | No CommentsHere are some unique & rare auctions for video game collectors that I’m watching on eBay: NES HES 6 in 1 Caltron Myriad w/ BOX Real Player’s Pak! DONKEY KONG COUNTRY COMPETITION CARTRIDGE RARE SNES !!! Bioshock 2 “Rapture Record” Limited Edition Vinyl N-Gage Retail Kiosk... -
Rare Video Game Stuff on eBay: Bashi Bazook Prototype(?), Retail Store Display Kiosks…
Posted on October 28, 2009 | 1 CommentCool / rare video game stuff I’m currently watching on eBay: First off, video game kiosks! Man do I wish I lived near Santa Cruz, CA and had enough space and dough for these displays! Someone please buy me the Dreamcast one! SUPER NINTENDO Store...
