What We Found in the Vault

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...

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...

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 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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...