Retro Games

You spent many hours in the 80's and 90's playing games on the first generations of consoles and PCs like Atari, ZX Spectrum, Commodore 64, Super Nintendo SNES, NES, Game Boy, Sega Master System, Sega Mega Drive, Sega Game Gear among others and do you miss it?

When you think about the old games Space Invaders, Super Mario, Sonic, Alex Kidd, Pac-Man, Tetris, Street Fighter and Zelda does your mind travel and you are transported to the past and find yourself thinking about the joys you felt while playing?

Meanwhile the years went by and your gaming machines were getting lost. Or because they broke down, or because you gave them away to a family member, or friend or because you sold them.

But suddenly and after several decades the desire wakes up and you feel like playing old games and feeling that emotion again. You get the urge to play but fall into reality. You can't because you don't have the console or PC with you anymore...

Don't be sad or frustrated. There is good news! It is still possible to play your favorite retro games. Here are some tips:

Attic/Garage:

If you haven't gotten rid of your old consoles, old PCs and old games you had, they're probably still stored and forgotten somewhere in the attic or garage of your house (or your parents' or grandparents' house). And believe that if they were working when you stored them, probably if you plug them in now, and given the robustness of old gaming machines, they will most likely be working perfectly. But if they don't work, that's not a problem either. There are several companies, stores and technicians specialized in the repair and cleaning of this type of retro consoles that can help you (if you are reading this and provide services of this type, contact us and find out how you can promote your company and services on https://GameMarket.pt). The same goes if you have lost any cable connecting the console to the TV or controller or you don't have games. You can find original or replacement/compatible material, converters for the latest TVs, etc. and you'll quickly be able to turn your console or PC back on and play your favorite retro games again.

Family and Friends:

If at the time you offered or lent your consoles and games to a family member or to a friend, these people probably still have the material with them well-preserved. Get in touch and ask the materials back (or at least meet up with them to spend a few hours playing and reliving the past together).

You Sold the ​​Retro Stuff:

If you sold the material because you no longer needed it or because you needed the money, you can always try to remember who you sold it to to see if you can still get your material back. It won't be easy, but it is possible. And trying doesn't hurt.

Mini versions:

Some of the most popular gaming brands have recently released limited edition miniature modern consoles to mimic (and celebrate) the original vintage consoles. For example Nintendo released the NES Classic Mini (Nintendo Entertainment System) and the SNES Classic Mini (Super Nintendo), Atari also released mini Flashback versions. Just like Sega also released the Sega Mega Drive Mini. The advantage of these official consoles is that they already have dozens of the most popular old games and are plug-and-play and more “compatible” with the most modern televisions (most of these mini consoles connect via HDMI and also have better quality and higher resolution. Image). Just plug in the TV and play.

Retro Game Packs:

There are also numerous game packs released for the latest console platforms. For example, it is possible to play the main NES, SNES, N64 and Mega Drive games on Nintendo Switch consoles (for which you have subscribed to the Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack service). We know that for the most purists it's not the same thing as playing on the old original consoles, with the original old controls, with the old TVs. In fact, it's not the same thing. But it's almost the same and for the vast majority of people who just want to play the old games and don't want or can't have the original consoles it works perfectly.

Buy Consoles and Retro Games:

There are still original consoles and original retro games for sale in good condition, loose (with only the essentials: consoles, cables, controllers, games) and there are also used consoles and used games complete in the box with everything (boxes, styrofoam, manuals, flyers, etc.). You can even and in some cases find new consoles and new games never used with everything original. Thank the people who collect and preserve this type of material for several decades so that today you can relive the past and play again. Of course, this retro material (new old stock in mint condition) will be rarer and (much) more expensive than the same material in used condition, but if you want and have the financial capacity to buy new, you can too. You decide what is best for you.

At https://GameMarket.pt we have announced countless retro consoles (used and even new) for different prices and also countless original retro games (used and new). Navigate through the various menus on the website organized by platform, console generation and item type (consoles, games, accessories, etc.). Once you've found what you're looking for, get in touch with the Sellers to arrange the purchase (if the console and game you're interested in is from a Business Seller with an Online Store, you can buy it right away).

If you can't find anywhere that old console or old game (or even accessory or old hardware) that you really want to buy. No problem. Just because you can't find it doesn't mean it doesn't exist. You just have to have some more patience.

At https://GameMarket.pt you can register a “Purchase” Listing Type where you can indicate the type of retro gaming item you want to buy (for example “Buy 1982 XPTO Console”) and add one or more example photos. With some time (and some luck in the mix) your listing can be seen by someone who has the item available for sale and gets in touch.

Sell ​​Consoles, PCs and Retro Games:

Do you have old consoles, old games, old hardware that you no longer need and want to make someone happy by earning some money in the process? Then you are in the right place. You can list retro gaming stuff for sale on https://GameMarket.pt and best of all, you don't pay anything for it. It's free to list used consoles, used games and other gaming material on https://GameMarket.pt (even if you have a Game Store, you also don't pay anything to advertise on our marketplace).

Offer old consoles, computers and games:

Money is not everything and if you are one of those people who preffer to offer something to someone than to sell it, you can and should do it too. There are people who don't have money to spend on consoles, computers and games but who also need them. You can offer your gaming material to charities and institutions that support children, young people and families in need. You can also donate some of your gaming material to specialty museums. They will certainly thank you and will attract more people who could benefit from the exposure of this material. At https://GameMarket.pt we also have “Offer” Listings type that you can register in case you want to offer consoles, games, computers, among other old gaming material. Register the “Offer” type listing, describe what you have to offer and to whom you want to offer it and you may be contacted by people, institutions or museums with interest.

Conclusion:

Now you know what you can do with your retro gaming material, with your desire to play old games again and how https://GameMarket.pt can help you in the process.

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