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Final Fantasy Tactics War of the Lions cover art with I Quit sign – review on PSP performance issues

Final Fantasy Tactics: The War of the Lions (PSP) – Why I Quit Playing

A nostalgic yet critical look at Final Fantasy Tactics: War of the Lions for PSP, exploring its tactical brilliance,...

Scooby Doo investigates a fake Pokémon Yellow Game Boy cartridge with magnifying glass – guide

GameBoy 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...

How to spot fake GameCube artwork – visual guide using Pokémon XD case insert with arrows showing misaligned logo and barcode

GameCube Guide – How to Spot Fake Artwork vs Real Collector Inserts

Learn how to spot fake GameCube case artwork with real examples, covering paper quality, spine alignment, barcode...

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...

Sega CD Model 2 startup screen with Sega CD logo and version information

How-To Guide – Format Sega CD Model 2 Memory & Clear Internal RAM

Discover guides, tips, and fixes for the Sega CD — from formatting RAM to maintaining your console, keeping your...

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...

NES Collector Guide – How to Identify First-Print NES Games

From identifying rare first prints to spotting fake cartridges, our NES blog dives deep into the history, collecting...

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...

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...

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