What We Found in the Vault

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...

Buying a PlayStation Vita in 2025 – The Complete Retro Gamer’s Guide
Explore our PlayStation Vita guides, reviews, and tips to help you get the most out of Sony’s powerful handheld...

Christmas Games – 10 Best Video Games for a Holiday Gaming Guide
Discover the best Christmas video games—from retro holiday classics to modern festive events—that bring seasonal...

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: Tips to Spot Fake Nintendo Switch Games & Counterfeit Cartridges
The Nintendo Switch has become a fan favorite, thanks to its wide variety of games that cater to players of all ages...

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...

Final Fantasy Tactics: The War of the Lions (PSP) – Why I Quit Playing
A nostalgic yet critical look at Final Fantasy Tactics: War of the Lions for PSP, exploring its tactical brilliance,...

Gear Up: The Top Must-Have Sega Saturn Accessories for Retro Gamers
Not all retro accessories were gimmicks—these essential Sega Saturn accessories, from Backup Memory to the Light Gun,...

Locked & Loaded: Top SEGA Saturn Light Gun Games That Still Hit Hard
Ranked list of the best Sega Saturn light gun games—console shooters that bring the arcade experience home. CRT...

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...