Tag Archives: playstation 1
Swippity Swappity
The first game swap of the year has come and gone, and there is certainly nothing quite like the feeling of leaving a venue with a bag full of awesome games you’ve been looking for. Below is an interpretation of … Continue reading
Feels So Good
The Spring-like thaw we saw in my area over the last week or two seems to have pushed some people into a pseudo spring cleaning mode! There has been a surge of used games showing up in thrift shops, and … Continue reading
Conquering Undiscovered Territories
I love being in the right place at the right time. I decided to go and visit some friends that live out of town and happened to drive by a brand new pawn shop that I found out had only … Continue reading
This Thanksgiving I am Thankful For…
In light of my recent dry spell in retro game hunting, I’ve been turning to alternative sources to find games. One website I found was an auction site that seemed promising. After bowing out of a few auctions that pushed … Continue reading
The Retro Game Spring Floweth
The retro game spring seems to be flowing again! Maybe people are getting ready for a season change and are looking to part with some belongings before winter, or maybe it’s just coincidence. Either way, there are a ton of … Continue reading
The Bountiful Retro Game Harvest: Game Swap Day
Game exchanges/swaps are hands-down my favourite thing to do on a weekend. Where I live they roll out every few months in cities that are at least a few hours away, so it takes a little bit of planning to … Continue reading
Yard Sale Adventures
So, I woke up ridiculously early this morning and drove a few hours to the next town for a yard sale that had been advertised online. The ad boasted over 500 games for many different retro consoles and had a … Continue reading
PS1 Goodies
Until very recently, I barely owned any titles for the PS1. I only owned the Final Fantasy games released for the system, as well as releases of the earlier games in that franchise on compilations like Final Fantasy Origins, Chronicles … Continue reading
The Game Exchange (!!!)
We just got back from two days of lots of driving and lots of exciting video game hunting. I am exhausted but excited about how things played out, so I will take the time to post about it while it’s … Continue reading
Thrift Store Adventures: PS1 and GBA
Today I went to Value Village, a Canadian thrift store chain, in search of some retro games. This place is hit and miss depending on who in town has recently emptied out their closet, and whether or not you get … Continue reading
