What We Found in the Vault

Console Wars – Is the Sega Dreamcast Connected to the Xbox?
Explore the connections, rivalries, and legacies of classic gaming consoles, from Sega’s Dreamcast to Microsoft’s...

Expert Recap: The Complete Original Nintendo NES Label / Seal Guide
The late 1970s saw the release of the Atari 2600 and the rise of the home gaming console. But by the early 1980s, the...

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 Hardware Guide – What Are the Bottom Ports on N64 & NES?
Uncover the mystery behind Nintendo’s unused expansion ports and how they evolved from the NES to the Wii era of...

Retro Console Review: Sega Dreamcast – Why It’s One of the Best
The Sega Dreamcast is often considered one of the most innovative retro gaming consoles of all time—and here at The...

Retro Games vs Modern Games – Why Old Games Were So Hard
Explore why retro games were so hard compared to modern titles, uncovering the design choices, difficulty curves, and...