Subj : Retro gaming
To   : All
From : Nightfox
Date : Sun Sep 29 2024 01:03 pm

There's a retro gaming expo going on this weekend in the area where I live. I went yesterday, and they have a lot of vendor booths selling old console games (some even in original packaging) and consoles, and some with some more unique stuff (there was a guy there selling Nintendo Game Boys that he reconditioned with modern backlit screens, etc.), and they also had some consoles & retro computers set up with games on them you could play, as well as a section with arcade games & pinball machines. They also had a Tetris tournament going on.

I thought it was cool to see everything there.  I almost thought about buying an old console, such as a Super Nintendo, Nintendo 64, or a TurboGrafX-16. I thought they all wanted too much money for them though.  For instance, the ones who had a TurboGrafX-16 for sale, they were asking about $200 or $250. I checked eBay and saw some there for less (around $100 to $150 or so).  Also, honestly I might not play them very often, and I already have several ways to play old console games via emulation (and often, emulation handhelds or even something like a custom Raspberry Pi setup would cost less than what people often ask for an old console).  I think it would be cool to have some physical consoles though.  Maybe if I can find some deals somewhere.

Nightfox

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