My employees get excited when they find a Famicom adapter. However, 90% of NES collections lack them. Here's how to spot the rare ones using the weight test and screw count method.

The PS1 was the console of its time with cutting-edge tech and depth. But today? The N64 flies off the shelf because those games still hold up decades later.

In over 15 years, buyers only joked about the NES expansion port. They say it was a great place to hide joints. Most Nintendo console ports ended up unused.

In 2001, I tried to show my college composer group that video game music was worth serious attention. They gave me blank stares. Today, game soundtracks win Grammys and sell out orchestral halls. Turns out I was right.

You need a Sega CD, Genesis, 32X, three AC adapters, and a power strip to play two games - I'm getting confused just writing about the hookup nightmare that killed Sega's console.

The 64-bit era hasn't aged well. Saturn games feel blocky and tough to play now. In contrast, Dreamcast still provides real replay value beyond just nostalgia.

I was in junior high when Genesis felt cutting-edge and cool - then watched Sega squander it all with scattered add-ons and movie clip games that drove me straight to PlayStation.

Explore our in-depth comparison of Mario Kart 64 vs Mario Kart Wii to see which retro racer truly deserves the crown. 

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