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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...

  • Pac-Man Atari 2600 Logo – iconic 1980s maze arcade game

    1980s Video Games That Defined a Generation – From Pac-Man to Zelda

    Relive the golden age of gaming with our deep dives into the most iconic 1980s video games, from arcade legends to...

  • Atari 2600 console with joystick and money icon – illustrating the high value of rare Atari games for collectors

    Most Valuable Atari 2600 Games – 5 That Are Worth More Than Your Car

    Discover the rarest and most valuable Atari 2600 games worth thousands, plus tips on console pricing, collector...

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

    Collector's Guide: Counterfeit Video Games, Reproductions, and Homebrew Explained

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

  • Top 10 retro video game consoles featuring logos from Sega, NES, PlayStation, Nintendo 64, Game Boy Advance, and TurboGrafx-16.

    Nostalgia Ranked: The 10 Best Retro Gaming Consoles, Ranked

    From pixelated adventures to unforgettable boss battles, retro gaming connects generations through nostalgia and...

  • 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 on the Game Boy Advance

    Originally released as Final Fantasy II on the SNES, this classic was reimagined as Final Fantasy IV Advance on the...

  • Fire Emblem GBA cartridge with review label – Tactical RPG review by The Old School Game Vault for Game Boy Advance collectors and fans.

    Tactical Throwback: Fire Emblem GBA Review – Game Boy Advance Gameplay Guide

    Fire Emblem for the Game Boy Advance is a legendary tactical RPG that continues to captivate fans decades after its...

  • Shining Force: Resurrection of the Dark Dragon GBA cartridge with review overlay – Tactical RPG review by The Old School Game Vault.

    Tactical Throwback: Shining Force GBA Review – A Classic Tactical RPG Experience

    Shining Force: Resurrection of the Dark Dragon is a classic turn-based strategy RPG on GBA that still holds up with...

  • Image of Mario jumping with text that reads 'The Best 90s Mario Games

    90s Mario Ranking: The 5 Best Super Mario Games of the Decade

    The 1990s gave us some of the most iconic Mario games across the NES, SNES, and N64. Relive the top 90s Mario...

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

    Collector's Guide: Counterfeit Video Games, Reproductions, and Homebrew Explained

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