If you answered yes to even two on those questions, you’re probably an experienced nerd with a box (or boxes) full of retro video games and consoles - perhaps even a boxed PC game or two.
Good news! Your hobby is finally in the spotlight, because retro gaming is back in time. Gamers who started gaming through their elementary & high-school years are now 30-somethings with a bundle of disposable cash, and a yearning for retro gaming. And the few who know how to cater to these retro-maniacs are bound to triple their score.
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“I
still have my very first Nintendo and Super Nintendo systems, and I’m
always on the lookout for original and rare games to add to my
collection,” says Kevin Nu, gamer.
Most retro gamers still prefer to play their old consoles over their newer counterparts, and take great care in keeping their treasured old-school systems running. Not only that, they also love to plug in their classic consoles into older CRT TV’s (those bulbous ones with extensive back-plates). Real retro gamers know HD displays and aged consoles don’t play along.
Because of this, privately owned gaming stores are embracing the current resurgence of retro culture, and offer not only vintage games and systems, but also accessories such as video cables, AC power adapters, and lots and lots of controllers. You many even get that old Nintendo console fixed and cleaned - no furious blowing required.
Most retro gamers still prefer to play their old consoles over their newer counterparts, and take great care in keeping their treasured old-school systems running. Not only that, they also love to plug in their classic consoles into older CRT TV’s (those bulbous ones with extensive back-plates). Real retro gamers know HD displays and aged consoles don’t play along.
Because of this, privately owned gaming stores are embracing the current resurgence of retro culture, and offer not only vintage games and systems, but also accessories such as video cables, AC power adapters, and lots and lots of controllers. You many even get that old Nintendo console fixed and cleaned - no furious blowing required.
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“There’s
something charming and familiar about those old games,” says Helder
Mart, gamer. “Besides, somewhere between the never ending
sequels and replicas the gaming industry lost its creative and daring
spirit.”
Retro games may not have the best graphics, or the tightest and responsive controls. And some of the more sought after titles can be bought for a hefty price tag of up to/over $250. However, this does not discourage many of the old-school gamers from purchasing the elusive games they grew up with. After all, those games were made at a time when creativity was the sole driving force of the industry.
It’s not only nerdy 30-somethings that are seeking out vintage games: it’s also the younger generation. Classic and appealing characters such as Mario and Sonic have been in the spotlight for decades, prompting savvy youngsters to trace the history of their beloved favorites. And many gamers can attest that the quest of tracking down rarities is almost as fun as playing through them during Saturday mornings.
Retro games may not have the best graphics, or the tightest and responsive controls. And some of the more sought after titles can be bought for a hefty price tag of up to/over $250. However, this does not discourage many of the old-school gamers from purchasing the elusive games they grew up with. After all, those games were made at a time when creativity was the sole driving force of the industry.
It’s not only nerdy 30-somethings that are seeking out vintage games: it’s also the younger generation. Classic and appealing characters such as Mario and Sonic have been in the spotlight for decades, prompting savvy youngsters to trace the history of their beloved favorites. And many gamers can attest that the quest of tracking down rarities is almost as fun as playing through them during Saturday mornings.
Check out these retro-filled gaming dwellings in Toronto:
A&C Games: http://www.acgamesonline.com/home/
Game Shack: http://www.gameshack.ca/
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