It’s official. 2017 has seen the return of old school gadgets like never before. Nokia re-launched the 3310, and Samsung even brought back the flip phone, albeit both in modern capacities.
As for gaming, well, let’s just say that gamers aren’t only excited about brand new consoles like the PS4 Slim, the Nintendo Switch, or the Xbox One X.
Here, we list down some of the oldest game machines you can buy today (do take note that some of these aren’t in production anymore, so they are true blue vintage items).
NES Classic Edition
Ah, the NES Classic Edition, definitely one of our favourite gaming consoles. Back in the day, it let us enjoy classic games like Donkey Kong, Kirby’s Adventure, and Mario Bros. If you want to relive those fun memories you can get an official console with 30 built-in games via Lazada for a pretty reasonable price of $299. Not too shabby for a bit of nostalgia, eh?
SNES Classic Mini
Here’s the one everyone has been talking about lately. Considered as one of the greatest video gaming systems ever made, Nintendo will officially re-launch the Super NES Classic Edition on September 29 later this year. However, it’s been so popular that most pre-order sites have completely sold out. There’s also no word of a Singapore release yet, but we’re keeping out fingers crossed.
Atari Flashback 7 Classic Game Console
The Atari Flashback Game Console can be considered “newer” than other gaming systems, since it was released as late as 2004 as a modern version of the Atari 2600 and 7800 models. The main difference is that it uses built-in games rather than ROM cartridges. Right now, the easiest model to score is the Flashback 7 from Qoo10 for $105, which is really not a bad deal at all.
Neo Legend Arcade Cocktail Table
How many video game systems can be used to place coffee and play games at the same time? None, not unless you want them spoilt. That’s where the 80s Table comes in. Designed for seated gaming, this multi-purpose table lets you play up to 60 classic arcade games in their original format, such as Pac-Man and Donkey Kong. Do be warned though, it’s going to cost you a bomb since it’s so unique. You can find one at neo-legend.com.
SEGA Genesis
SEGA may now be letting you play its classic games on your smartphone for free, but it’s all about those feels right? For that, there’s always the SEGA Genesis, aka the Mega Drive – SEGA’s third and most successful console of all time. Previously, it was available on platforms like Shopee and Qoo10, although it’s currently out of stock.
Hyperkin SupaBoy
Remember when handheld consoles were all the rage? Yeah, we do too, and we miss them like crazy. It’s not as if smartphone games aren’t great. It was just nice to play games without receiving social media notifications or WhatsApp messages. Want to go back to those times? Why not try out the SupaBoy, a gaming system by Hyperkin that’s inspired by Nintendo’s Gameboy. Get yours today via Qoo10.
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