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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...

Early Indicators of Counterfeit N64 Games: Key Features to Monitor

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...

How to Use the N64 GameShark Pro

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...

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...

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...

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...

Visual Guide for Identifying Counterfeit Pokémon DS Games

Collector's Guide: How to Spot Fake Pokémon DS Games – Real vs Counterfeit

I popped in a Pokémon DS game that wouldn’t load. The pins looked clean, so I started to suspect it might be a fake....

Pile of NES cartridges with bold red text overlay reading "Collector's Guide to Fake Video Games.

Counterfeit Guide – Video Game Reproductions & Homebrew Explained

As the retro video game market continues to surge, so does the risk—counterfeit games, reproduction cartridges, and...

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...

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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