/vr/ - Retro Games

I dont mind younger generations getting into retro consoles (4th or 5th gen) as they're keeping the memory alive I guess. The only detriment is if prices increase, which doesn't turn out great for the person just wanting to buy an old console. As a mid-30s boomer, I had lost a PS, genesis, SNES, and NES in a house fire in 2000. Recently I have been collecting those listed above (save for a playstation because they're so fucking cheap, they're practically given away). Having some minor knowledge of electronics, it's fun to clean up old consoles and accessories as I can see what did what when it comes to internals, rather than the "magic" that was happening under the plastic housing to my then seven year old mind.

Jap consoles and games are inexpensive as fuck (and somewhat better taken care of). I have a famicom coming in today. Cant wait to tackle any technical problems I may face outside of my usual referbs (disassembly and replacement of faulty parts, especially the rubber controller components).