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What We Found in the Vault

Cartoon illustration showing a gamer cleaning retro video games and cartridges with tools, highlighting trade-in value boost tips.

Cleaning Guide – How to Clean Video Games & Boost Trade-In Value

Clean games sell for more! Keeping your discs and cartridges in good shape can boost trade-in value by up to 40% Did...

Pac-Man Atari 2600 Logo – iconic 1980s maze arcade game

1980s Gaming Guide – The Video Games That Defined a Generation

Relive the golden age of gaming with our deep dives into the most iconic 1980s video games, from arcade legends to...

Atari 2600 console with joystick and money icon – illustrating the high value of rare Atari games for collectors

Atari Collector Guide – The Most Valuable Atari 2600 Games

Discover the rarest and most valuable Atari 2600 games worth thousands, plus tips on console pricing, collector...

Final Fantasy IV Advance Game Boy Advance cartridge with review label – The Old School Game Vault retro RPG review.

RPG Rewind – Final Fantasy IV GBA Review & Classic Gameplay

Originally released as Final Fantasy II on the SNES, this classic was reimagined as Final Fantasy IV Advance on the...

Fire Emblem GBA cartridge with review label – Tactical RPG review by The Old School Game Vault for Game Boy Advance collectors and fans.

Tactical Throwback – Fire Emblem GBA Review & Gameplay Guide

Fire Emblem for the Game Boy Advance is a legendary tactical RPG that continues to captivate fans decades after its...

Shining Force: Resurrection of the Dark Dragon GBA cartridge with review overlay – Tactical RPG review by The Old School Game Vault.

Tactical Throwback – Shining Force GBA Review & Classic RPG Fun

Shining Force: Resurrection of the Dark Dragon is a classic turn-based strategy RPG on GBA that still holds up with...

Early Indicators of Counterfeit N64 Games: Key Features to Monitor

Expert Guide: How to Identify Authentic N64 Games & Spot Fakes

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

How to Use the N64 GameShark Pro

Expert Guide: How to Use the N64 GameShark Pro v3.1+ for Cheats

In past articles, we explored how cheat devices like Game Genie and GameShark opened up hidden possibilities in retro...

ClayFighter Sculptor’s Cut box art – rare Blockbuster-exclusive N64 game with unique characters and purple label packaging.

Expert Insight: The Truth About Blockbuster Exclusive Video Games

The current generation of gamers has probably never even heard of Blockbuster Video. The current generation of gamers...

How to repair an Nintendo 64 reset button in steps from the repair experts at the old school game vault

How To Fix N64 Reset Button: Quickly Repair Nintendo 64 Console

Learn how to fix a stuck Nintendo 64 reset button with this easy 6-step repair guide using simple tools and cleaning...