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What We Found in the Vault

Neo Geo Pocket Color console displaying Pocket Fighter – review of Neo Geo Pocket Color Selection Vol. 2 fighting game collection

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...

Neo Geo AES Video Game Console - A Retro System with a Pricey Appeal

The Neo Geo Video Game System – Its Legacy and Pricey Appeal

Explore why the Neo Geo AES remains one of the most expensive retro consoles, with a deep dive into its hardware,...

1990 Handheld Console of the Nintendo Game Boy and Games

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...

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...

Exploring the authenticity of Pokémon GBA games: A guide to spotting fake and counterfeit cartridges.

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...

Fake Pokémon Crystal Game Boy Color cartridge with incorrect label art and 'It's a Fake' warning overlay.

GameBoy 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...

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...

Final Fantasy VI Advance Game Boy Advance cartridge with review badge – Retro RPG review by The Old School Game Vault.

RPG Rewind – Final Fantasy VI GBA Review & Gameplay Masterpiece

I became a Final Fantasy fan back in 1997 with the release of Final Fantasy VII—and I’ve played every mainline...

golden sun gba review by the old school game vault

RPG Rewind – Golden Sun GBA Review: An Epic RPG Adventure

As someone who’s been buying and selling retro GBA games for over 18 years, I’ve revisited each title not just as a...

Advance Wars GBA cartridge with The Old School Game Vault logo and bold red Review text overlay

Tactical Throwback – Advance Wars Review: Strategic Fun Awaits

Advance Wars for the Game Boy Advance is a landmark title in the history of handheld gaming. Released in 2001, it...