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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...

  • 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...

  • 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 – Masterpiece Gameplay on the Game Boy Advance

    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’s Epic GBA Story – A Narrative Review of the RPG Classic

    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 on the Game Boy Advance

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

  • 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...