The original XBox doesn’t have quite as many cult classics as the PS2 and Gamecube, but there are still some gems and oddities in the library that collectors do their best to snatch up.  Much like Gamecube games on the Wii, many of the games listed below still benefit greatly from being backward-compatible on newer Xbox hardware. In stark contrast to the Cheapest Games series, this Rare & Valuable series takes a look at the most in-demand and expensive games for a console.. Below you will see two prices beside each title. The first is the average daily selling price, which is typical ..read more

Prices Updated in November 2023 In our retro game collecting guides, we often focus primarily on the games themselves, but I wanted to monitor the values of common variations of console hardware as well. My goal with this price guide is to give everyone an easily-accessible price listing of mainstream retro consoles so that it is easy to survey the console landscape, see what you might expect to pay for hardware you have been considering or see what you might be able to get for a console you’re looking to offload. Featured photo courtesy of @chrsmccllm on Instagram  The price guide is br ..read more

Presented by Racketboy and G to the Next Level The Sega Saturn is definitely one of the leading consoles among hardcore classic gamers. Its strong selection of unique and engaging 2D games keeps it relevant a decade after its premature demise. While many of the Saturn’s best games were not adequately appreciated at the time of their release, word-of-mouth discussions online have boosted many of these games to underground stardom. Prices Current As of May 2023 Three factors can be attributed to much of the rise in Saturn game values: The large jewel cases and artwork are fragile and getting h ..read more

The Nintendo 3DS may not have been far removed from the mainline retail scene, but collectors are already starting to target the hidden gems and the harder-to-obtain releases to fill in their collection (but there are also some affordable gems).  While some of the prices in these games might be a bit surprising, some of the more rare games might just rise strongly from here, if history is any guide. You may notice some of the high-ranking rarities had relatively low prices on the low end of the spectrum. The low range on these listings are for cartridge-only games. While some of these ga ..read more

Presented by the_knives and Herr Schatten Over the years, Racketboy has covered the shmup libraries of numerous consoles, including the Turbografx-16/PCE, Genesis/Megadrive and Playstation, just to name a few. This guide focuses on the Commodore Amiga, a personal computer with console-like qualities. Whereas largely unheard of in North America and Japan, the Amiga was the primary gaming format in many European countries in the late 1980s and early 1990s. This guide is primarily written for fans of the shmup genre who have no prior experience with the Amiga and want to explore what the system ..read more

Prices Updated in November 2022 In our retro game collecting guides, we often focus primarily on the games themselves, but I wanted to start monitoring the values of common variations of console and handheld hardware as well. This guide is designed to complement Retro Console Hardware Price Guide. (which I also plan on updating within the next month or so) My goal with these price guides is to give everyone an easily-accessible price listing of mainstream retro hardware so that it is easy to survey the console landscape, see what you might expect to pay for hardware you have been consider ..read more

The PS2 has recently entered the point where there are a lot of cheap gems out there as a lot of gamers have moved away from the system, but the early stages of “retro collecting” are starting to kick in..  Despite its relatively young vintage and its widespread popularity, there’s still plenty of in-demand rarities and exclusives commanding strong price tags.  Survival Horror has been a mainstay on the PS2 and you’ll see them make lots of appearances here. In stark contrast to the Cheapest Games series, this Rare & Valuable series will round up the rarest and most val ..read more

Presented by  Ola, Ziggy587, alienjesus, Anapan, nickfil, Jagosaurus & racketboy The RetroGaming 101 series is aimed at gamers who are just starting out in the classic gaming scene or are curious about an older console or handheld that they don’t know much about yet. For those of you that are especially knowledgeable about the featured machine, I encourage you to add any information that you think would be beneficial to the comments section. If you are new to the featured console, and still have questions, you can also use the comments section and I will do my best to help you out. W ..read more

Check out the other installments of the Rare and Valuable Games series The Dreamcast is a perfect example of a console that had relatively low commercial success, but a huge underground following after its death. These two factors help brew up a strong library of games that have high collectibility among gamers that are just now finding out what was so great about the Dreamcast. There are two major trends you will notice in the list below.  First of all is the dominance of fighting and shooting games, mostly of a 2D nature. This is of little surprise to those that know the Dreamcast well ..read more

Presented by Rawblink w/ Racketboy Currently, I have a couple of kids that are 7 and 9 years old and we’re always looking for ways to keep them active, and get their “wiggles out” but also in a compromise of “screen time”. With the added bonus of developing their sense of rhythm, I thought introducing them to Dance Dance Revolution (DDR) would be an interesting option. I knew the Playstation platforms would be a logical place to get started, but I also wanted to know what hardware like Dance Pads would be ideal for long-term experience and durability. In theory, having a dedicated spot for it ..read more