What We Found in the Vault

Cleaning Guide – How to Clean Video Games Safely & 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...

Pocket Fighter Picks: Neo Geo Pocket Color Selection Vol.2 Reviewed
Explore SNK’s forgotten handheld hits, from cult classics to crossover chaos—compact gaming at its best. SNK has...

1980s Video Games That Defined a Generation – From Pac-Man to Zelda
Relive the golden age of gaming with our deep dives into the most iconic 1980s video games, from arcade legends to...

90s Handheld Consoles: Ranking the Best Portable Gaming Systems
Discover the top handheld gaming consoles of the 1990s and their lasting impact on portable play. Key takeaways from...

Collector's Guide: How to Spot Fake GBA Games – Pokémon Emerald Real vs Fake
Fake Pokémon games have become increasingly common in the used gaming market in recent years. Updated 03-28-2025 In...

Collector's Guide: How to Tell if Pokémon Crystal Is Real vs Fake Game
Retro gaming can be tricky, especially for collectors. If you’ve picked up a Pokémon Crystal cartridge, you need to...

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...

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...

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...

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...