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

NES Cartridge Screws Explained: 5-Screw vs 3-Screw Variants & Why They Matter

In 1985, Nintendo released the Nintendo Entertainment System (NES) in North America, forever changing the video game...

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...

CRT TV showing Duck Hunt dog, target, and NES Zapper – explaining how NES light guns worked

NES Guide – Why Light Guns Like the Zapper Don’t Work on HDTVs

This article explains why classic light guns like the NES Zapper only work on CRT TVs and how modern tech struggles...

Nintendo Virtual Boy console with controller and stand – retro 3D gaming system released in 1995

Nintendo Virtual Boy – What Went Wrong With Nintendo’s Boldest Gamble

The Nintendo Virtual Boy category explores the history, games, hardware, and legacy of Nintendo’s short-lived 3D...

Top 10 retro video game consoles featuring logos from Sega, NES, PlayStation, Nintendo 64, Game Boy Advance, and TurboGrafx-16.

Nostalgia Ranked: The 10 Best Retro Gaming Consoles

From pixelated adventures to unforgettable boss battles, retro gaming connects generations through nostalgia and...

PlayStation 2 console with Kratos from God of War promoting 15 PS2 games worth playing today

PlayStation Picks: 15 Best PS2 Games That Still Hold Up Today

The PlayStation 2 shaped gaming history with its unforgettable lineup. Dive into the classics that still stand the...

Pokémon Guide – How to Spot a Fake Pokémon Yellow Cartridge

Learn how to spot counterfeit Pokémon Yellow Game Boy cartridges with this hands-on comparison of a genuine cart...

Pokémon Red Blue and Yellow Game Boy box art — first generation Pokémon games that launched a global success

Pokémon Success – Exploring the Secrets Behind Gaming’s Biggest Franchise

Pokémon’s success stems from its mix of gameplay, iconic characters, social connection, and smart marketing that keep...

Collage of the best PS1 RPG games including Final Fantasy VII, Suikoden II, Chrono Cross, Vagrant Story, and others, with a PlayStation logo and the text “Best PS1 RPG Games.

PS1 RPGs – Best PlayStation 1 Role-Playing Games from the Golden Era

Looking to relive the golden era of role-playing games? The PlayStation 1 delivered some of the most unforgettable...

PS1 vs N64: Which Console Left the Better Retro Gaming Legacy?

This article compares the PS1 and N64, concluding that the PS1 won the legacy war, but the N64 remains the better...