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What We Found in the Vault

Early Indicators of Counterfeit N64 Games: Key Features to Monitor

How to Spot Fake N64 Games: Cartridge Authentication Guide

The popularity of retro gaming has caused a serious rise in counterfeit N64 games. Genuine titles, such as Clay...

Pixelated video game background with blue RPG-style text box that reads “Life Lessons From Video Games,” symbolizing real-life wisdom gained through classic gaming.

Life Lessons: What Classic Video Games Taught Us About Real Life

A couple of years back, while visiting with family over Thanksgiving, my cousins and siblings and I started playing...

Close-up of Nintendo Game & Watch Ball handheld console showing gameplay screen with juggler character

Lost Gems: Learn the History of Handheld Consoles Before the Game Boy

Whether it lived in your backpack or under your pillow, handheld consoles were more than just portable — they were...

Mario Kart 64 vs Mario Kart Wii – Retro racing comparison image with N64 and Wii gameplay

Mario Kart 64 vs Mario Kart Wii – Which Game Is the Best Retro Racer?

Explore our in-depth comparison of Mario Kart 64 vs Mario Kart Wii to see which retro racer truly deserves the crown....

NES Four Score Adapter for Nintendo Multiplayer Gaming

Multiplayer Throwback: Best 4 Player NES Games That Support the NES Four Score

When most people think back to the Nintendo Entertainment System, they think of hit games like Super Mario Bros 3 on...

NES Cartridge Variants: How to Spot 5-Screw vs 3-Screw from the Bottom

NES Cartridge Screws: 5-Screw vs 3-Screw Differences

Early NES games used 5 flathead screws; later versions switched to 3 security screws, making 5-screw versions more...

Side-by-side comparison of 60-pin Famicom board, Famicom to NES adapter, and 72-pin NES board showing internal converter structure

NES Famicom Adapter: 60-Pin Games List & How to Find Them

Explore the hidden world of NES to Famicom adapters secretly embedded in early Nintendo cartridges and learn how to...

Nintendo NES console comparison – Top Loader vs original Front Loader Toaster model

NES Guide – Do It! Buy a Real Nintendo NES Console

Discover the best Nintendo NES games, accessories, collecting tips, and console guides—all in one place for retro...

Retro pixel art of Link alongside NES box art for The Legend of Zelda and Zelda II: The Adventure of Link, with the title 'NES Zelda Games' in bold text.

NES Zelda Games: Complete Guide to Legend of Zelda 1 & 2 (1986-87)

Complete guide to the two original NES Legend of Zelda games: the 1986 classic and its experimental 1987 sequel Zelda...

Nintendo 3DS parental controls reset guide without PIN

Nintendo 3DS Guide – Reset Parental Controls Without a PIN - 2025

Can't access your Nintendo 3DS due to parental controls? This complete guide walks you through resetting parental...