Retro games get a new life as demand for defunct consoles, games
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Even though they are tech relics, vintage consoles such as the NES and Nintendo 64 are a hot commodity among gamers and collectors.
Some vintage titles are selling for nearly 10 times their original cost.
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Best Retro Video Game Consoles 2019
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ZX Spectrum beeps again as nostalgia for 80s tech takes hold, Games consoles
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This $25 retro-inspired gaming console comes preloaded with over 600 classic titles
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Hyperkin's incredible Frankenstein console
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The best retro video game consoles for 2022, Games consoles
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