Pickups: 068 – The C64 Microcomputer

The world’s best-selling home computer – Reborn, again…The C64 is back, this time full-sized with a working keyboard for the dedicated retro home-computer fan. Featuring three switchable modes – C64, vic 20, and games carousel. Connect to any modern TV via HDMI for crisp 720p HD visuals, at 60 Hz or 50 Hz. An updated…


Pricing My Collection With Cex 2022

So 2 years ago I decided to see how much my collection was worth using the high street game store CEX (You can read the post here). I looked at their cash and voucher price that CEX would give me for my collection. I was quite shocked by how many games were omitted by CEX,…


Pickups: 067 – Nostalgia Nerd’s Gadgets, Gizmos & Gimmicks: A Potted History of Personal Tech

With millions of views on YouTube, Leigh is well known to his loyal fans for his in-depth videos about the software, hardware, games, toys, programs and magazines of the 70s, 80s and 90s, through his channel, Nostalgia Nerd. He has no shame admitting his addiction to retro tech (indeed it would be hard to hide)….


Retrobrighting My Amiga 500 Plus


Pickups: 066 – Tenchu: Dark Secret – Nintendo DS

In Tenchu: Dark Secret, you play as Rikimaru or Ayame, two ninja who must protect a princess in feudal Japan. They do this through a variety of missions where they must sneak through areas unseen by guards and assassinate targets, which frequently takes the form of boss fights along with other types of missions, such…


Pickups: 065 – Nes Advantage

Please see here for more info Rating – Boxed, No ManualPrice Paid – £24.99 (Cash Converters Online)


Pickups: 064 – Japanese GBP Stuff

So this lot came up on one of my Facebook retro gaming groups, and I jumped on it straight away. The seller originally wanted £110 for these items, but I chucked in a cheeky offer of £100 all in, and the seller agreed. Needless to say, I was very pleased. Nintendo Game Boy Pocket Portable…


Pickups: 063 – Dreamcast Mouse And Keyboard

I recently added a Dreamcast keyboard to my collection not too long ago, but I couldn’t pass these 2 up as they were boxed. Please see here for more info Rating – CompletePrice Paid – £16 (Cash Converters)


Pickups: 062 – September Gaming Box

Another monthly box gifted to me from my partner, and another belter. King Kong: The Official Game Of The Movie – Nintendo Game Boy Advance Based off Peter Jackson’s King Kong movie that was released in 2005, you are now able to play the movie.The plot consist of film maker, Carl Denham wanting to make…


Pickups: 061 – Master System Converter

Please see here for more info Rating – CompletePrice Paid – £49.99 (Cash Converters)