Monthly archives: April, 2024

Pickups: 165 – Streets Of Rage 2 Manual

Not the most exciting pickups this one. However it is an important one as it allows me to complete my copy of this legendary game. £7


Pickups: 164 – Alex Simpson

Alex Kidd In The Enchanted Castle – Sega Mega Drive (1989) Alex Kidd, resident of planet Aries, is the king’s brother. One day he comes across a rumor that his long lost father, King Thor, is alive and somewhere on the planet Paperock. Of course he immediately travels to said planet to find his father.Alex…


Pickups: 163 – Fat PS2

Original Fat Playstation 2 The original PlayStation 2, often referred to as the “fat” PS2 due to its later slimmer iterations, had a distinctive design, which was actually inspired by an unreleased computer: the Atari Falcon 030/040 Microbox.It boasted a unique, asymmetrical “skyscraper” design. This means it wasn’t a simple cuboid. One section was taller and…


Pickups: 162 – Another Funtastic N64

The Clear Blue Nintendo 64 console is part of the Funtastic Series, which includes six colourful consoles released in various regions. Officially launched in Europe and Japan, this console combines aesthetics, gaming prowess, and a touch of nostalgia. Its top part shares the design of the Ice Blue variant, while the bottom part is exclusive…


Pickups: 161 – Yellow Game Boy Color

This is a Yellow variation of the Game Boy Color, this was released at launch of the handheld in 1998. Loose Name/VariantNintendo Game Boy Color – Yellow AccessoriesNone ModsNone Price£29.99 NotesN/A


Pickups: 160 – Nemo Game Boy Trade

Ah, the sweet embrace of nostalgia! My story is like a heart-warming retro game plot twist. So, let’s rewind to the pixelated past: My former co-worker, in a moment of button-mashing folly, parted ways with their cherished childhood game. Perhaps they traded it for a power-up or a virtual extra life—because, hey, who wouldn’t want…


Pickups: 159 – Hang On My Ballz

Super Hang-On – Sega Mega Drive (1989) Super Hang-On is a high-speed motorcycle racing game developed by Sega AM2 and published by Sega. Released for the Sega Mega Drive, it’s a sequel to the arcade hit “Hang-On”. Players race a motorcycle against time and other computer-controlled bikes on various international tracks. The game is known…