2023-01-18 16:30
The Nintendo 3DS may not have been far removed from the mainline retail scene, but collectors are already starting to target the hidden gems and the harder-to-obtain releases to fill in the… Read More
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2023-01-04 01:28
Presented by the_knives and Herr Schatten
Over the years, Racketboy has covered the shmup libraries of numerous consoles, including the Turbografx-16/PCE, Genesis/Megadrive and Playstation… Read More
2022-10-29 13:45
Presented by Ola, Ziggy587, alienjesus, Anapan, nickfil, Jagosaurus & racketboy
The RetroGaming 101 series is aimed at gamers who are just starting out in the classic gaming scene… Read More
2022-09-20 15:38
Presented by Rawblink w/ Racketboy
Currently, I have a couple of kids that are 7 and 9 years old and we’re always looking for ways to keep them active, and get their “wiggles out… Read More
2022-08-29 21:11
Even though many gems of the short-lived Wii U have been migrated over to the Nintendo Switch, many retro-minded collectors are starting to accumulate quality Wii U games when they can find… Read More
2022-08-10 06:27
It is very easy to get overwhelmed when collecting vintage video games. It can be tempting to attempt to collect full console libraries of games, but sometimes focusing on a certain sub-cat… Read More
2022-07-06 17:43
Presented by Rawblink w/ Racketboy & Ziggy
The handheld gaming market has traditionally been in Nintendo’s stronghold for quite a while. There have been a handful of formable oppo… Read More
2022-06-07 15:22
The best time to start accumulating games for a non-current system is when the successor is fully in bloom, but the system in consideration isn’t fully in “retro” mode yet… Read More
2022-03-08 11:19
The Sony Playstation Portable was the first big contender to break up Nintendo’s stranglehold on the portable console market in a while. And while the PSP didn’t quite rea… Read More
2022-01-25 16:22
The Bandai Wonderswan (read our Beginner’s Guide) is a handheld system that was designed by long-time Nintendo employee and father of the Nintendo Game & Watch and Game Boy system… Read More
2021-11-04 06:08
While the Saturn might not have been able to keep up with the Sony Playstation in terms of 3D gameplay, Sega’s 32-bit powerhouse cleaned house with it’s 2D muscle (Check out our… Read More
2021-10-13 06:19
The RetroGaming 101 series is aimed at gamers who are just starting out in the classic gaming scene or are curious about an older console that they don’t know much about yet. Those of… Read More
2021-09-28 14:11
It may be hard to believe for some of us that grew up in the Atari and NES era, but there’s also an adult generation that “grew up” on Playstation 3 and Xbox 360 generati… Read More
2021-09-15 09:50
Presented by Racketboy, Rob/AtariSpot, Golgo 14, BoneSnapDeez, and Anapan
Feel free to read up more on our Defining Games Series or our Atari 2600 101 Beginner’s Guide for more in… Read More
2021-08-24 11:05
The Vectrex home game system (read up in our Beginner’s Guide) is one of the coolest little consoles from the early 80s. It’s upright all-in-one design, its vector-based g… Read More
2021-08-03 13:20
It may make a lot of us feel really old, but there’s an adult generation that “grew up” on the Xbox 360 and the collecting season for it is just beginning. (And it wasn&rs&helli…Read More
2021-07-13 13:21
Presented by Racketboy, Marurn, dunpeal2064, gszx1337, Tom Bordelon, G to the Next Level, and Rawblink
We have covered the 2D shooter libraries of many of the consoles that are known as a co… Read More
2021-07-02 01:47
Presented by Ack
Perhaps its not surprising that both the Light Gun and First Person Shooter genre never really took off on Nintendo’s second console. Considering their tight hol… Read More
2021-06-22 06:03
About this series: In stark contrast to the Cheapest Games series, this Rare & Valuable series will round up the rarest and most valuable games for a given console or handheld so you&rsq&hell…Read More
2021-06-02 06:02
Classic Re-Publication Presented by Mozgus & Racketboy
While it may not have rivaled the console wars between Sega and Nintendo’s 16-bit platforms, there was always a strong debate… Read More
2021-05-25 10:50
Even in its glory days, the Sega Game Gear (see our Beginner’s Guide) was always in the shadow of both its Game Boy competition and it’s Sega Genesis/Megadrive sibling. Sega&rsq&helli…Read More
2021-04-20 11:51
CRTs can be abundant if you have good places in your local community to look, but they are getting trickier to track down each passing year. And while nothing’s stopping you from using… Read More
2021-03-09 17:20
Every now and then, I love to dig into a not-too-old system and look for bargains before the “collectors” start increasing the resale values again. The Nintendo 3DS is a great c… Read More
2020-12-08 12:18
The Nintendo DS is currently hitting the interesting point in its lifespan where there are quite a few great bargains to be found in its library, but some of the hidden gems and rarities ar… Read More
2020-11-24 06:23
To some of us, the Nintendo DS might feel like a rather recent addition to the handheld world, but its become more retro that we’d like to admit. With the great success of the Nintend… Read More
2020-09-07 15:11
Presented by Ack, Racketboy, and Samurai Megas
The RetroGaming 101 series is aimed at gamers who are just starting out in the classic gaming scene or are curious about an older console tha… Read More
2020-08-11 06:58
The original XBox doesn’t have quite as many cult classics as the PS2 and Gamecube, but there are still some gems and oddities in the library that collectors do their best to snatch u… Read More
2020-07-30 06:49
By Racketboy with Rawblink, Raycommend and samsonlonghair, Kyuss015 + Special thanks to SNESDrunk
Most of the photos provided by SuperSparkster (read his collecting interview)
The RetroGami… Read More
2020-07-07 15:33
Written by Racketboy in collaboration with Samurai Megas and Ray Commend
I’ll never forget the experience of discovering classic game emulators in the late 90s and getting some of my o… Read More
2020-06-16 17:08
Presented by Rawblink w/ Racketboy and Vlad (experienced Game Boy collector I interviewed here)
Nintendo’s final hardware line to bear the Gameboy name has slowly but surely been grow… Read More
2020-05-21 13:51
For those of us in North America, the Sega Master System could be viewed as a Hidden Gem itself, but we are excited to share a collection of games that are highly recommended checking out i… Read More
2020-04-27 12:19
SNK’s Neo-Geo platform started as both a solid arcade system and an upscale home console that only the most hardcore (or wealthy) owned. Over its lengthy lifespan it remained as a tre… Read More
2020-04-27 12:15
The Neo-Geo CD has always been pitched as the more affordable route to collect true SNK games at the full quality of its big brothers the AES and MVS. Of course the original CD load times (w… Read More
2020-03-29 06:58
Even though emulation has made playing NES games ubiquitous, there are many of us that want to build a collection of original cartridges. My goal with this guide is to provide a cost-effect… Read More
2020-02-28 16:22
Super Nintendo emulation has been around for decades and there are many choices out there for playing the classics on a variety of PCs and other devices. Over time, we have seen a grea… Read More
2020-01-07 06:58
Do you have a bunch of old game sitting in your closet that you’d like to trade in for a stack of cash? Or are you on the hunt for the most desirable games for your collection? In sta… Read More
2019-10-21 23:50
Of course, the Sega Saturn has always been one of the consoles that has never been especially cheap — especially if you want complete copies of your games. And while we saw a solid am… Read More
2019-09-06 12:41
Presented by Gunstar Green
In honor of sports making their way to our Together Retro Game Club, the start of the NFL preseason, and the launch of Madden 20, I’d like to talk about one… Read More
2019-08-15 06:56
The original Game Boy is becoming a big target for collectors (especially of boxed and sealed games) and logically, the Game Boy Color goes hand-in-hand with it. The Game Boy Color h… Read More
2019-07-02 06:25
The next update to the Cheapest Games series is a look at the Sega Genesis and it’s wonderful 16-bit library. A decade or so ago, there wasn’t a huge difference between th… Read More
2019-06-04 06:54
Presented by Racketboy and Daniel Primed of DanielPrimed.com
The rail shooter is a genre synonymous with the arcades, synonymous because it’s where the on-rails format began with force… Read More
2019-05-07 06:56
Even though the original Playstation is one of the most common consoles of all time, there are many valuable PS1 treasures to be found. Its diverse library is filled with RPGs, shooters, &n&helli…Read More
2019-03-26 06:17
Values Updated in March 2019
Even though the Sega Dreamcast library continues to creep up in value overall, there are still a healthy amount of games that can be picked up at quite reasonab… Read More
2019-03-05 06:24
Nintendo game libraries are always filled with all sorts of collectibles. Between the cult following of the corporate brand and the fact the platforms have played underdogs at times (especi… Read More
2019-02-20 15:51
As retro gamers, we all know the yearning to be able to play through a grand history of games from a variety of systems, but having to deal with the struggle of not only owning and maintain… Read More
2019-01-15 06:35
The original Game Boy brought portable gaming to the masses and now holds a nostalgic place in the hearts of collectors right there with the NES. And while the rarest Gameboy games do… Read More
2018-12-27 14:13
As much as we love to dwell on the classic games for our older systems, there are also some fresh games making their way onto the modern gaming scene that appeal to our retro sensibilities… Read More
2018-12-04 14:29
The Nintendo Wii has a vast library with lots of variety. There are some huge-selling games, but many other oddities and gems got easily lost in the shuffle. At the end of the Wii’s l… Read More
2018-11-27 06:34
While a lot of gamers have been drawn to the DS line of handhelds or the Switch, the Game Boy Advance library was filled with great 2D games that any retro gamer can appreciate. And like I… Read More
2018-11-06 06:12
Presented by Racketboy and G to the Next Level
The Sega Saturn is definitely one of the leading consoles among hardcore classic gamers. Its strong selection of unique and engaging 2D games… Read More
2018-10-23 06:29
We’re continuing to update and expand our guides of the best cheap games for classic consoles and the N64 guide was very much in need of an update. The N64 remains a very popular cons… Read More
2018-09-19 06:14
The PS2 has recently entered the point where there’s a lot of cheap gems our there as a lot of gamers have moved away from the system, but not in full “retro mode” of coll… Read More
2018-08-27 06:46
Obviously I’m a 2D gaming nut. And even though I have plenty of old-school options I can now play on a modern TV, the Game Boy and Game Boy Advance libraries have some solid games that… Read More
2018-08-13 06:26
Looking to start or build up your classic Game Boy collection? This budget-friendly list should help you quickly find which games will start you off well without emptying your wallet.
And d… Read More
2018-07-24 06:03
Check out the other installments of the Rare and Valuable Games series
The TurboGrafx–16 and PC Engine has seen a great increase in popularity as retro gaming collectors have been exp… Read More
2018-07-09 22:18
RB Retro Collecting Interview 002
I first discovered Tyler’s Youtube Channel, iretrogamer, when I stumbled on his visit to the Sega feature at Disney’s Epcot Center. I was fascin… Read More
2018-06-20 12:32
In our retro game collecting guides, we often focus primarily on the games themselves, but I wanted to start monitoring the values of common variations of console and handheld hardware as we… Read More
2018-06-05 06:37
Check out the other installments of the Rare and Valuable Games series
The Dreamcast is a perfect example of a console that had relatively low commercial success, but a huge underground fol… Read More
2018-05-16 19:30
Presented by Marurun, Racketboy, BulletMagnet, and hashiriya1
Following up on Part 1 of our epic guide to the scrolling shoot-em-ups found on the TurboGrafx-16 and PC Engine family of consol… Read More
2018-05-01 18:55
Presented by Marurun, Racketboy, and BulletMagnet
While the TurboGrafx-16 struggled to find its place in the American video game market, its Japanese counterpart, the PC Engine, managed some… Read More
2018-04-10 12:15
Presented by Racketboy and G to the Next Level
The Sega CD was ahead of its time and didn’t quite get the support it deserved (although better than its sibling in the 32X). However… Read More
2018-03-27 13:29
With all of our classic game cartridges being 20 to 40 years old now (let THAT sink in), you are bound to have some pretty grubby items in your collection — even if you casually clean… Read More
2018-03-13 13:31
See Other Entries of the Games That Pushed The Limits Series
As somebody that has a computer science background, I’m always fascinated by games that are the work of skilled developers… Read More
2018-02-08 06:14
Be sure to check out our full Defining Games of Retro Gaming Series and our Virtual Boy Beginner’s Guide
It may be the most awkward gaming device from a major manufacturer, but there… Read More
2018-01-23 12:40
In our retro game collecting guides, we often focus primarily on the games themselves, but I wanted to start monitoring the values of common variations of console hardware as well.
My goal w… Read More
2018-01-12 15:59
While we typically focus on playing original games on dedicated hardware, we do like to dive into the occasional emulation project to offer us flexibility in our gaming lifestyle. Sony&rsquo&hell…Read More
2018-01-04 17:31
Presented by Racketboy and G to the Next Level
Sega’s 32X add-on for the Genesis/Megadrive didn’t last on the market long and there were a modest number of game produced for th… Read More
2017-12-18 20:10
As much as we love to dwell on the classic games for our older systems, there are also some fresh games making their way onto the modern gaming scene that appeal to our retro sensibilities… Read More
2017-12-08 08:56
Presented by Racketboy, Blu, AlienJesus, Exhuminator, and iretrogamer
Feel free to read up more on our Defining Games Series or our Sega Master System 101 Beginner’s Guide f… Read More
2017-11-30 06:55
Presented by Racketboy and G to the Next Level
Are you wondering if your Sega Genesis collection has any valuable treasures in it? This month we take a look at Sega’s most popular con… Read More
2017-11-21 06:13
The Wii library is starting to get to the sweet spot of high supply in resale shops and eBay before the console gets fully “retro”. This guide was starting to get out of d… Read More
2017-11-15 23:55
As I’ve been revising my Rare and Valuable Game Guides, I’ve noticed 2D shooters are starting to show up more frequently on highest-priced games. Shmups are indeed a genre with d… Read More
2017-10-27 06:13
Presented by Ack & Racketboy
Due to its vintage and the bizarre state of the video game industry in the late 1970s and early 1980s, the Atari 2600 library boasts some of the most common… Read More
2017-09-12 06:50
Considering how much of a nostalgic powerhouse the NES is, there should be little surprise that Nintendo’s 8-bit library is filled with many collectible pieces. In contrast with … Read More
2017-08-08 16:51
Feel free to read up more on our Defining Games Series or our Xbox 101 Beginner’s Guide for more information on Microsoft’s first console.
As if Sony joining the video game cons… Read More
2016-12-12 23:54
Thinking back to most of the games you played on the NES, it’s easy to remember the 8-bit library as being simple and possibly even primitive. However, if you dig deep into the librar… Read More
2016-04-02 19:26
In Part 3 of our Hidden Gems of GOG series, the topic is Strategy. We decided to combine all types of strategy games into one article, so you will see a mix of real time and turn-based game… Read More
2016-03-19 18:53
Presented by: Omerta, Prfsnl_Gmr, Flake, and Racketboy Also, check out the rest of our Defining Games series and the Hidden Gems of the Nintendo Gamecube The Nintendo Gamecube was not Ninten… Read More
2016-03-19 18:53
Here is another chance for you to raid you closets or used game stores for hidden treasures. The Super Nintendo is the target of this expedition and there are plenty of highly-collectible ga… Read More
2016-03-19 18:53
In the retrogaming community, it isn’t uncommon to have an impressive room to showcase your collection and enjoy the games. Personally, I’ve always tried to keep my collection to… Read More
2016-03-19 18:53
The Nintendo Virtual Boy (check out our Beginner’s Guide) had one of the shortest retail lifespan in console history. In Japan it was released in July 1995 and discontinued… Read More
2015-12-12 15:02
Presented by Blu
The Dreamcast is a console that is frequently described by gamers and fans as ahead of its time. Many factors contributed to this:
Dreamcast possessed built-in online funct… Read More
2015-07-02 06:05
Presented by Marurun & Racketboy
The RetroGaming 101 series is aimed at gamers who are just starting out in the classic gaming scene or are curious about older consoles they don’t… Read More
2014-09-03 15:41
Presented by Jex the Gamer
Note from Racketboy: I’m pleased to introduce a new contributor to the Racketboy family in Jax the Gamer! He starts us off with a a great genre guide… Read More
2014-08-09 20:43
By: Prfsnl_gmr, Omerta, Flake, and Racketboy
Check out the full lineup in the Defining Games Series
For better or for worse, the Nintendo Wii introduced the world to motion controls in… Read More
2014-04-12 06:57
The next update to the Cheapest Games series is a look at the Playstation 2′s wonderful library. There are quite a lot of PS2 games now that are absolute steals considering… Read More
2006-06-07 11:16
Presented by Blu The Dreamcast is a console that is frequently described by gamers and fans as ahead of its time. Many factors contributed to this: Dreamcast possessed built-in online functi… Read More
2006-06-07 11:16
In Part 2 of our Hidden Gems of GOG series, we are focusing on the First Person Shooter (FPS) genre. While our previous article highlighted a few FPS games, we decided to take those ti… Read More
2006-06-07 11:16
Be sure to check out the rest of Racketboy’s extra-useful Hidden Gems series Typically we here at Racketboy are known for retro console gaming. But what we rarely speak about is the ex… Read More
2006-06-07 11:16
Presented by BulletMagnet Note from racketboy: Taking the next step from his comprehensive Shmups 101: A Beginner’s Guide to 2D Shooters, the expert shmup writing of Bu… Read More
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