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What We Found in the Vault

Nintendo Virtual Boy console with controller and stand – retro 3D gaming system released in 1995

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...

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

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

Sega DreamCast Console Review by The Old School Game Vault

Retro Console Review: Sega Dreamcast – Why It’s One of the Best

The Sega Dreamcast is often considered one of the most innovative retro gaming consoles of all time—and here at The...

Sega Saturn and Sega Dreamcast consoles side by side under Sega logo – retro console wars image

Retro Console Wars - The Sega Saturn vs DreamCast?

Compare Sega’s Saturn and Dreamcast consoles—two 90s icons that defined Sega’s rise, fall, and lasting retro gaming...

NES Metroid password screen – retro video game save system using alphanumeric codes

Retro Games vs Modern Games – Why Old Games Were So Hard

Explore why retro games were so hard compared to modern titles, uncovering the design choices, difficulty curves, and...

10 best Nintendo Switch games with cover art for Pokémon Arceus, Luigi’s Mansion 3, Zelda, and more top titles.

Switch Essentials: The 10 Best Switch Games Nintendo – Must-Play Titles

The Nintendo Switch stands out with a versatile game library for all kinds of gamers. The Nintendo Switch has...

Indie games inspired by retro classics – modern developers reviving nostalgic game design.

The Art of the Retro Remix – How Modern Indie Games Honor the Past

Why games that look 30 years old keep winning awards—and how they're actually better than the originals [Updated...

Collage of Sega Saturn game covers – showcasing top titles like Sonic Jam, NiGHTS, and Panzer Dragoon Saga

Top 10 Sega Saturn Classics – The Best Games of the 1990s

Explore the best Sega Saturn games ever made, from Dragon Force to Panzer Dragoon Saga, celebrating 90s gaming...

Best TurboGrafx-16 Shmups – Featuring Air Zonk and Classic Shoot 'Em Up Space Ship

TurboGrafx Shmup Rankings: The 10 Best Shoot ’Em Ups You Must Play

The TurboGrafx-16 may have flown under the radar, but it delivered some of the most innovative and arcade-accurate...

Sega Dreamcast rare video game collection – RPGs, shooters, and rare titles like Skies of Arcadia.

Dreamcast FAQ – What to Know Before You Trade In or Sell

Get clear answers about selling Sega Dreamcast games, including what's accepted, how condition affects value, and...

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