For those of us who prefer the older,
more “retro” video games, it’s a lot harder to find the games we've been
meaning to play. Building your game collection isn't all that easy, but here is a quick rundown of how to collect the classic
games you remember!
First and foremost know which
games you want to collect. Anything Nintendo related, or any popular franchise
for that matter (Sonic the Hedgehog, Ratchet and Clank, etc.) has generally
been re-released multiple times on many different consoles. Before you start
doing thorough searches through the internet, look to see if the games have
been ported into a collection, the Super Mario All Stars pack for Nintendo Wii
has not only Super Mario World, but all the NES Super Mario titles. This is
much cheaper than getting them in cartridge form individually.
If
your gaming memories include generally more rare games, your first step is eBay. Tons and tons of video games have postings on there,
and chances are you can find that classic game you remember! Depending on the
rarity be prepared to shell out some cash, but you can save money by not
getting the case or instruction manual with the game.
The
only other alternative is retro game stores, they are few and far between, but
they’re generally well-priced, and have a nice selection. Do your Google
searches, and see if there is one near you. In Toronto there is A&C Games
on Spadina for example. What games are you looking for?
Happy hunting!
(Picture © Franz)
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