What We Found in the Vault

Cleaning Guide – How to Clean Video Games Safely & Boost Trade-In Value
Clean games sell for more! Keeping your discs and cartridges in good shape can boost trade-in value by up to 40% Did...

Collector's Guide: How to Spot Fake GBA Games – Pokémon Emerald Real vs Fake
Fake Pokémon games have become increasingly common in the used gaming market in recent years. Updated 03-28-2025 In...

Collector's 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...

Pokémon 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...

Nintendo Virtual Boy – What Went Wrong With Nintendo’s Boldest Gamble
The Nintendo Virtual Boy category explores the history, games, hardware, and legacy of Nintendo’s short-lived 3D...

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...

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...

Mario Kart 64 vs Mario Kart Wii – Which Game Is the Best Retro Racer?
Explore our in-depth comparison of Mario Kart 64 vs Mario Kart Wii to see which retro racer truly deserves the crown....

PS1 vs N64: Which Console Left the Better Retro Gaming Legacy?
This article compares the PS1 and N64, concluding that the PS1 won the legacy war, but the N64 remains the better...