How to Spot a Fake or Reproduction Cartridge
How to Spot a Fake or Reproduction Cartridge
Reproduction cartridges have gotten scary good. Here's exactly what to check — screws, labels, chips, and more — before you buy a fake NES, SNES, N64, Genesis, or GBA game. Read more...
Loose vs. Complete-in-Box: How Much Condition Actually Changes Value
Loose vs. Complete-in-Box: How Much Condition Actually Changes Value
Loose and CIB prices for the same game can differ by 2–10x. Here's what actually drives that gap, what buyers look for beyond "has a box," and how to prep... Read more...
The Complete List of Cartridge Games with Battery-Backed Saves
The Complete List of Cartridge Games with Battery-Backed Saves
Does your NES, SNES, N64, Game Boy, Genesis, or WonderSwan cartridge use a battery to save your progress? Browse our complete, sourced list of nearly 900 cartridge-based games with battery-backed... Read more...
How to Clean a Retro Game Cartridge the Right Way
How to Clean a Retro Game Cartridge the Right Way
Dirty contacts are the #1 reason retro games won't load. Here's the right way to clean your cartridges without damaging them. Read more...
Region-Free vs Region-Lock Game Consoles
Region-Free vs Region-Lock Game Consoles
Not all consoles play nice with import games. Find out which systems are region-free, which are locked, and what you need to know before buying games from other regions. Read more...