What We Found in the Vault

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....

Collector's Guide: Ultimate Nintendo 64 Guide – Games, Console Tips & More
Travel back in time and experience the golden age of gaming with the Nintendo 64 Console. This system brought back...

Console Wars – Is the Sega Dreamcast Connected to the Xbox?
Explore the connections, rivalries, and legacies of classic gaming consoles, from Sega’s Dreamcast to Microsoft’s...

Console Wars: SNES vs PlayStation – Which Has the Better RPGs
From Chrono Trigger to Final Fantasy VII, the SNES and PS1 both defined RPG greatness — now it's time to settle which...

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...

Disc Collection Picks: Best Video Game Compilations from the PS1 Library
The PlayStation 1 is one of the best consoles for collecting retro game compilations, offering killer anthologies,...

Dreamcast Guide – 5 Underrated Sega Light Gun Games
Ranked list of all five Sega Dreamcast light gun games, reviewed from worst to best for collectors and retro gaming...

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...