So You Want To Start Collecting Retro Games In 2024?!

[@CbassMajor]

LMAO "the closest to Aubrey Plaza you'll ever meet"

[@Mattyisokay]

I’m just glad she reads the comments lmao

[@PeperonyChease]

​@@Mattyisokaylike nobody has mentioned it in person ever....

[@drewfromyay882]

I am personally offended. I will be back once I meet Aubrey Plaza

[@narm_greyrunner]

I thought that was Snarky Jay.

[@ShanGamer1981]

This is true :)

[@AlexConnolly]

Aubrey is the only choice to do Sam justice when they start casting for the Radjunk movie.

[@benster5]

I think I'll choose Sam over Aubrey.

[@clarenceoveur9497]

It's not even a debate. They shouldn't even be in the same sentence. The "other" one is annoying as heck. Sam is rad!

[@daviddrinn9137]

For old school light gun games, the SNES Super Scope is criminally underrated. The Battle Clash and Metal Combat games are so awesome.

[@dbzfanatic278]

Die hard gamer here since 1987. Ive been collecting for years and so far i have almost 20 systems and almost 400 games. It's an adventure. I buy everything in store and in person like back in the day. Also have a 32 inch CRT specifically for the older consoles. The real problem they dont tell you when you start collecting is that eventually you will run out of space and become horribly addicted to it😅

[@Warrior_Resisting_Colonialism]

Once you become addicted, it's no longer collecting, but hoarding.

[@ThaMobstarr]

​@@Warrior_Resisting_Colonialism True

[@chuckplaysgames7925]

you buy everything in store? so you enjoy overpaying for every single item lmao just the kind of guy resellers love to see. the dummy paying 200 for a 200 pricecharted game

[@zerocal76]

@@chuckplaysgames7925 Why do you have to knock down this guy's positive post bro? Seriously? Bc you don't like the high prices in stores? Why don't you appreciate the fact online platforms like eBay not only exist but are going strong so you can get the stuff you want at better prices. There's also places like FB where many ppl just want to sell fast so sell low. And that's what I do btw, I buy almost Every single retro item off eBay. Amazing prices and excellent condition for my picks. So there, that offsets this collector's way of doing things! 👀

[@zerocal76]

Hell yeah you run out of space. I have boxes outside my room, boxes on the side of my bed 😅 I'm going to make room in the laundry room for them and after that, I have to want it like a first-born in order to buy more 😫😁

[@charleswilson523]

The prettiest blue freeze pop I ever did see..😊

[@travisnorman]

Totally giving up while trying to dig out an RF cable is so retro relatable lol

[@storyender6476]

How to spot fake games is good info for people to know if you do a part two.

[@RetroGameFacts]

Started my retro gaming collection last year! got some classics like Starfox 64, the OG beavis and butthead for Sega Genesis, Banjo Kazooie, and a few others. Of course you can always just go emulator, but there's just something special about having the OG copies. :)

[@Y0Y0Y2K]

Another point, and a somewhat large topic, is tracking your collection-especially as your collection grows. There are quite a few apps, websites, etc nowadays to help track, organize, and check the value of your games, consoles, etc. I think “noobs” would benefit from knowing about these tracking methods early in their foray into collecting.

[@maximusroyalstar9084]

Pricecharting is my app to track my collection and value.

[@Dilvamp90]

brilliant intro 🤣🤣🤣 made my morning you guys are legends ..... You really do look like a cooler version of Aubrey Plaza

[@Pelvacus]

Glad y'all weren't in the Hurricanes direct path. Hopefully everything is okay in your area. I also hope those directly effected are well too. I may be in the Ft. Walton area in October. I plan on visiting the store and hopefully spending some money. Looking for an old school NES. Mid-life crisis time (I'm 45) and I'm been looking to revisit my childhood LOL. Not that pre loaded NES either, I want cartridges!

[@drewfromyay882]

"the closest to Aubrey Plaza you're ever gonna meet"" That hurt me deeply.

[@Mr666acab]

Shut up, Audrey

[@patdzon]

This was informative. Thank you, Ms Plaz....I mean, Sam!

[@clintmajors2009]

I'm never not going to see or hear Aubrey Plaza when I watch your videos now lol thanks

[@16bitseth]

I have 3 CRTs a Trinitron, RCA, and a GE with the built in VCR. I love all my retro games!

[@OzarkRetro]

Great video! I get these similar questions regularly as well. Very easy to understand explanations. Keep up the great work!

[@tomallica420]

A good things to use for a CRT is getting the VCR combos or DVD combos because then you can watch your old movies too. Plus old games look even better on smaller screens so 13" is almost perfect sometimes

[@WillieTroxler]

I love Nintendo games they're so awesome!! I used to play all kinds of Nintendo games like Killer Instinct, Super Mario bros, and Mortal Kombat ❤️🎮🕹️✨

[@thebestSteven]

Just watch a short with you, and I was like, oh cool Aubry Plaza opened a game store.

[@masqueradevictim]

Loved this, I'm trying to get into retro gaming, cause I found my old N64 and got it working.

[@Nas_Atlas]

Plugging the yellow cable into the green is a great tip. I will have to try.

[@mattpfeil]

Cant wait to visit this store in May when I travel there for vacation

[@UNSC-ow3bh]

...That's not spit buildup!!! ...That's nostalgia!!! 🤣🤣🤣

[@DecoyTopher]

But it smells like teen spirit 😂

[@ThaMobstarr]

I used to do game collecting in 2017-2022 kind of. Up until I got into Magic The Gathering (the card game) which became my new passion. But I have fond memories of collecting old GBA, DS and 3DS games. It kind of felt like reliving my childhood and getting myself the games that we didn't have money for, when I was a child. But I must say that I enjoy Magic way more now, since I am also actually playing the game that I am investing money in, instead of just collecting them and putting them in a shelve, instead of playing any of them.

[@skateboard_sandwich]

Prolly only a matter of time before Sam makes a “blood orphans” reference. Great episode!

[@bryanvillanueva6943]

Ill choose Sam over Aubrey any day!

[@cblizard6850]

I couldn’t own a store like this. I couldn’t get rid of anything.

[@ScottofOakland]

9:45 you could also let folks know that you can save your save file *before* the battery dies with a Joey Jr or similar device before replacing the battery! When i learned about that, it was a game changer!

[@atarileaf]

I've been doing this since 1992. I can't imagine starting now

[@voltronleo]

OMG my son made that comparison to Aubrey the other day and I had never noticed before. Now I can't unsee it.

[@OasisHank]

Hey ! Was cool to meet you at Retrofest . Almost picked up that Mario jazz vinyl .. Was tempted

[@michaeldemers2716]

I take my Cartridges apart and rub the connectors with a big pink eraser then do the cotton swab and alcohol thing.

[@keithsmith8331]

I was checking out your pricing on the NES cartridges and you are pretty fair compared to a lot of other sellers I've seen. You may want to consider a making another video for new collectors who want to start collecting boxed games and what the average price range they start at so they don't get ripped off.

[@Nojoh]

was just binge watching vids and you uploaded lmao sick

[@rosetodaro5081]

No, I want all my retro games back that I sold for pennies on the dollar like an idiot 😭

[@Oldscoolify]

You aren't the only one

[@Madj3llyfish]

One of the things you could talk about is rarity of games according to certain elements (for example, five screw NES cartridges are more valuable than three screws), certain alternate labels, etc

[@two-nichegaming]

I understand Rad Junk has the typical equipment to get consoles/games to a sellable standard, like a disc resurfacer, so if possible, I would be interested in seeing a small segment with tips on how to get micro scratches or scrapes out of handheld screens, whether its a permanent or temporary fix (unless its a Rad Junk trade secret). I think my suggestion would benefit people like me that have thumbstick scuffs on the top of their regular 3DS screen from years of opening and closing, to people on the fence about pulling the trigger on a lightly used PlayStation Portal. SCREEN PROTECTORS ARE FOR CELLPHONES! lol

[@crackahead42pos]

I started seriously collecting the usa release for nes earlier this year and I'm at 20% completion. The best game so far is duck tales 2.

[@thefrozengoat]

I hope you are also saving for retirement - don't sink every dime you have into a hobby

[@NoName-fo7mz]

@@thefrozengoatno

[@michaeldemers2716]

Finding an adapter that has 16:9 and 4:3 Aspect Ratio switch is a must.

[@ZMAN_420]

Great advice, keep it clean. I just had 2 CRT's die. Both 32 inch 1 was flat glass the other was curved screen. Great Content my original NES Zelda battery still works. Final Fantasy 1 and Dragon Warrior 1 also. Great video!🤘🏻👍🏻🇺🇲

[@DirtyFrigginHarry]

Had to start my colection over largely from scratch back around 2013ish? I can't imagine trying to do it now. It's never been a better time to play retro games between the clone consoles, online services, and emulators, but it's arguably never been a worse time to collect with all this speculative inflation and price-gouging on the second hand market. not saying that you do that but for every honest retro retailer there seems to be at least 5 or 6 predatory ones. I have about 14 consoles sitting at my entertainment center from NES all the way to 360, but the headache of hookups and controllers ect. became too much and I just emulate everything now and the ease of which I do that is worth the little lost nostalgia of switching discs and that distinctive CLOPK of ejecting a SNES cartridge.

[@iwh7]

Hi there, just my 2cents ;) for the gun usage. Its not the refreshrate thats the problem, but modern lcd do not have a electron gun ray that can be used to detect the position. In the crt day that ray scans every line of the screen so if you count when that gun gets its signal you can detect the position.

[@fredrodnick2881]

Pound makes a nice upscale cable for the PS2. Mine is 42 " and it looks pretty good. One wire goes into the set and one goes into one of the small ports on the front of the PS2. Also I think you have to change to the rbg ( or whatever it's called) on the start up screen. It comes with directions.

[@br.m]

You can play Duck Hunt with the Power Glove. Normally I don't fall for gimmicks but the Power Glove got me. I remember playing duck hunt with it, but can't remember how well or how poorly it functioned. The light gun was still the way to play, but Power Glove might be an option on modern TV's

[@josephkarl2061]

Especially living in New Zealand, retro emulation is a lifesaver. It would be nice to collect retro games, but if the game is not available locally, shipping is really going to cramp your style 😛 Having said that, I’ve got an Atari 2600 Plus and have managed to score my top 10 2600 games locally (big win 🤘), so it’s not impossible 🙃

[@Boogieb0423]

Pencil eraser works wonders on cleaning cartridge contacts. Alcohol by itself doesn’t always do a good job

[@doizero]

Love these unscripted videos it’s like having a conversation. The follow up video could be about hooking up multiple systems to a single TV without having to get dirty back there switching cables around

[@DustyOrchid057]

Sometimes you have to use Brasso to shine up the copper pins

[@reys819]

this is not aubrey plaza?

[@reys819]

I've been fooled :(

[@TroyFronczek]

I wasn’t listening but I strongly disagree.

[@Warmelon1]

If you're looking to play some light gun games on a modern screen, look up the Sinden light gun. Not cheap, but worth it imo.

[@NoName-fo7mz]

No

[@Warmelon1]

@@NoName-fo7mz Yes

[@TheStudioManila]

Everyone wants to collect RETRO TECH !! 💯💯💯

[@jakejudson8578]

I got my n64 working, Perfect Dark, you are Johanna and I'll be Elvis!

[@cardsfanbj]

A few years ago, I started getting back into my GBC games and still had save files on my copies of Pokemon Blue and Silver. I bought an Epilogue GB operator so I could save the file to my computer before replacing the battery so I could reflash the save back onto it. Unfortunately, it took like 4 months to arrive, and in between the time I ordered and when it arrived, the files were lost. Obviously, it's not like it's the end of the world or anything, I never had any shinies I got without using a gameshark (which I also still have), so I just got to replay the games from the beginning.

[@Arkreiner]

Do you have any advice for storage containers? Or a shelf system to have multiple consoles available and at the ready?

[@saidraalien6837]

its red white yellow , very important when its pitch dark behind the tv

[@Evercade_Effect]

Great advise! The main issue with clone consoles is the compatibility and they often don't get the sound right.

[@RadJunk]

Some are definitely better than others! It’s convenient for those looking to get their nostalgia drip though.

[@Evercade_Effect]

@@RadJunk Definitely!

[@danielsalem7624]

Glad i have a plasma tv from 2007. It comes with all comnections you'll ever need for any console.

[@PeperonyChease]

Shame about the display

[@Slifftee]

If you invest in a GB reader, you can upload your save file to your computer to preserve your save file. Once that’s done you can change the battery and then put the save file back into the cartridge.

[@RadJunk]

We love our gb operators!

[@johnedwardwoodjr2241]

I Have A Really Big Old Game Systems Collection Too, - Atari 2600, Intellivision, Sega Genesis Retro With 80 Built In Games, Original Xbox, A GameCube, PlayStation 2 & PlayStation 3 With Light Issues, & A Raspberry Pi 3 With Retropie, Receiving A Nintendo 64 From eBay Maybe Friday Or Sat

[@Z3NBluster]

LOL, It's been a while since I laughed so hard. I've always thought to myself that Sam is like a more colorful and more pleasant Aubrey Plaza.

[@andrewcach6082]

I modded my wii and you can play light gun games for nes and super scope on SNES. I have both and a CRT, but playing on the wii is more convenient. Im not a huge modder, but it can be nice. But as a collector I always want the real deal

[@theoriginalfat]

CRT is the way to go regarding RETRO stuff, even the switch looks amazing on a CRT TV... greetings from Costa Rica

[@clvinn1]

shout out to Analogue consoles too. I love their line, but they are hard to get and usually sell out in minutes.

[@atypicalelectronics]

"The closest to Aubrey Plaza you'll ever meet" That implies that I'd survive a trip to Florida...

[@DynastyWarriors6]

Oh boy, collecting in 2024 is a tough call. It's a fun hobby, there are still scores and deals to be had and made, but it does have major downsides. 1. Financially it can be a big hit on the wallet, definitely recommend pacing oneself, don't overspend trying to match other's collections so quickly. 2. Don't compare your collection to someone else's, that's a slippery slope because then you may try to overcompensate to match another collectors collection. 3. Get games you want first of course, that you have memories with, then as time goes on you can get additional games that you want to try out. 4. Don't be afraid to let a deal go many times we are guilty, myself totally included, of buying deals that we really shouldn't because we feel like we might miss out. Have fun though, I want everyone to join in on collecting.

[@JROBJAYCE]

Aubrey Plaza or Allblue Plaza? Nailed it! ❤

[@MatthewFling]

Hot take! Sam is 10x⚡️RADDER⚡️ than Aubrey Plaza.

[@powderedwater67]

And Aubrey is pretty rad.

[@NoName-fo7mz]

@@powderedwater67nope she sucks

[@lilgangster49]

Finally someone said it

[@NoName-fo7mz]

They both suck

[@teddyinjapan]

Flexing those 2 lethal weapons. You gotta put some sleeves on those guns

[@Rodney-e8k]

great videos I’m new to the channel and your workplace seems like a lot of fun and I just wanted to say cheers and I’m looking forward to more content you guy’s personality make it fun and it’s interesting so it really does work so best of luck on the road to 100k and I look forward to more radjunk in the future

[@RadJunk]

Thank you so much!! 💙💙💙

[@draculaman]

You can use Sinden Guns or Gun4IR for Lightguns on Modern displays, but it's can get pretty expensive and for most people thats going to involve going down the emulator route, and there is a lot of setup involved. Sinden Tech is the same guns they use in the Arcade 1up shooters. They both work really well though, Gun4IR in particular feels super close to playing on a CRT. I have one on my MAME Machine and it's a really good experience

[@davidsitrick3779]

came here to mention someone said Sinden lol

[@shaun8062]

It's funny because when I discovered your channel about 4 days ago I immediately thought you were imitating Audrey Plaza.

[@WillyRosado]

1 of the NES I had had AV just 1 audio connection it was a red mono plug

[@kevinmitchell766]

I'm glad I kept my flat screen 32" Sanyo CRT. Sometimes hoarding pays off.😅

[@lanceknightmare]

When I started gaming games where $80 for the Nintendo Entertainment System, Sega Genesis, and Super Nintendo. When gaming systems switched to CD-R with Playstation 1, that price dropped to $50. This was about the same with the DVD games with Playstation 2. Xbox 360 I think raised to $50-60. Xbox One was around $60. At some point the prcies became greatly inflated for the games coming out. Day one definitive editions for $90 which is a total scam. The worst thing I ever saw were the tiered Injustice editions. The most expensive special edition retailing for $270. The price keeps going up. In the second hand market. Most did not seem to notice the scam increase in prices, I noticed. The price of in box suddenly became a cartridge only price. The prices of the games only justifable through a scam concept of being collectors items as an alternative to stocks. Which it was discovered the buyers and sellers were inflating the prices by buying from each other. One case where two people kept passing money back and forth as they kept buying the same game back and forth. The prices are ebay are not legit.

[@lexingtRick]

I agree with the eze, but there are some TV receptors that have only HDMI, so that's a good device

[@Orangesherbz]

Hanging on to my older Sony flat screen TV until it stops working. Has HDMI, composite, component inputs all built in. Not the greatest picture quality but I like being able to play all the consoles I have!

[@thisisthelukas]

I'm neurotic about my video game and disk condition. How do you test to see if a type of brush (soft toothbrush, medium toothbrush, scrub brush, etc.) will put micro scratches on your carts? How can you ensure you are preserving as much of the plastic as possible when brushing off the gamer gunk?

[@TheAwsumFunk]

I have a 32" Roku tv with the composite ports in the back. I don't know if they still make them, I know it's rare and I was excited to find it. It's a few years old, but not that old, like maybe 5 or so years. I got it at Wal-Mart. Before I got it, I tried two different HDMI adapters, and they looked terrible. One claimed to upscale, but I think it was a lie. Just using the composite input on this tv looks much better, and there's definitely no upscaling there. I have a PS2 and a N64 hooked up to it.

[@diehard7153]

How much is a SNES at your store

[@EternalLoveAnkh]

Is there a way to save your Zelda game on the NES? In other words, is there a way to copy a saved game to another Zelda cart? RJ

[@SidShakal]

There is! A couple years ago, I got really into the idea of archiving whatever save data I still had on my childhood game carts. It'll cost a bit of money, but devices that can read and write cartridge save data have and do exist. It seems like the latest such devices are those based on the open source cart reader project by someone named Sanni. As I understand it, the plans for that project are freely available for anyone with electronics experience and access to fabrication services to DIY. That's quite a high bar as far as DIY goes, though. Good news is that because it's an open source project, anyone can make and sell them, so you don't have to do it yourself. The bad news is that anyone can make and sell them, so you'll want to do some research before buying, to make sure the specific version you're buying does what you want it to, and that the seller is rated highly and has favorable reviews from others who have bought the device from them. I haven't gotten a sanni cart reader yet myself. Because I started by just wanting to read and write game boy carts for a creative project, before expanding into "save all my save data!", I ended up with a more piecemeal and less complete approach. I went with an insideGadgets GBxCart RW for my GB/GBC/GBA games, and then got a Retrode 2 for my SNES games. There's no save data worth archiving on my small collection of NES carts as I either never played them much, or the batteries have already died and need to be replaced, so I just didn't bother with them.

[@EternalLoveAnkh]

@@SidShakal I have a disability and not good with my hands, or at least not fine, detailed hand labor, if that makes sense. Is there a way I can have someone do it for me? I'd love that. RJ

[@SidShakal]

@@EternalLoveAnkh yeah, if you'renot looking to dive into diving into cart dumping as a hobby project, your best bet might be to find someone local to you who already has the equipment and experience and is willing to help. You might check out any local retro gaming enthusiast events or hang out in more casual chat type social media platforms (discord and such) for your local retro gaming stores, clubs, or whatever. I feel like in those circles, the more connected people probably know someone (or know someone who knows someone) who can help. idk, just brainstorming 🙂

[@stashmerkin9576]

Could you make a video on how to spot fake games? I know most of the tells already because I've been burned before. It could help someone else not get taken by bunko!

[@arlenparker5138]

I've done the cotton swab/alcohol and works really well

[@Mr666acab]

November flerd. Good to know. I never know what to do that day

[@peterwojciechowski3445]

We were little and going backwards from nes. I could never get an atari to work on those tv's.

[@grayghost1303]

Another good tool thats inexpensive for cleaning cartridges is a fiberglass eraser.

[@HeathenDeluxe]

Gen-X loves when Gen-Z Gamesplain.

[@Progressive.G]

Haha Aubrey Plaza...that's a good comparison

[@thefrozengoat]

Aublue Plaza

[@rometherevenant8749]

Both Aubrey and Sam look like amazing people to meet irl

[@shaunboden6951]

Great presenter 👍

[@zschneider4]

Any rescue steps for scratched disc games? 🍻

[@kevinmitchell766]

If it's a deep scratch, you're SOL.

[@Trimzee]

8:42 or check for continuity on the EM8 chip

[@daviddrinn9137]

Does cleaning the ports on the console itself help?

[@SidShakal]

probably! it's probably just harder to do right. don't want to accidentally apply too much force and deform the spring contacts. probably need more specialized equipment than just a q-tip. there's probably a trick though. maybe just take a game you don't care much about, and insert and remove it a bunch? 😅 (note: i don't know crap. do not take this as actual advice unless others more knowledgeable second and third it! 😝)

[@christopherjensen4011]

How do you balance enough stock for your store to look fun and interesting but also not just be completely invested in inventory?

[@stpnpl]

she actually said it 0:04 🤣😂

[@yeshuamaitreya6954]

Will I be able to play my PS5 Pro on a zoetrope, or do I need a special cable?

[@jedimindtrick8966]

Beeswax candles produce the most accurate display.

[@sillygoosevideogames]

Hey its Aubrey! HONK!

[@PukeSkinwalker]

what is the most underrated console that didn't go as amazing? We all know the Dreamcast but there likely was some console or handheld that just didn't land.

[@iamreiver]

A plain old eraser works better at getting those NES contacts clean.