Retro Gaming and the Art of Extorting Nostalgia
<p>The secondhand market for any type of media used to be one of the best ways to catch up on things you missed out on; it’s not uncommon to step into a thrift store and find shelves of DVDs and VHS tapes for $1 each. As the world has grown more savvy to technology, it’s more difficult than ever to find a good deal on a hard-to-come-by item. This has gotten especially dire in the space of video games.</p>
<p>Shopping for “retro” video games used to be one of my favorite activities. Supporting the local stores over the big boxes felt like a “two-way reward” — you helped a small business and you were able to go home with something cool in return. Sadly, the market has entered a very strange, post-pandemic lull.</p>
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