The retro gaming gifts below are perfect for the person who wants to experience some of the classic games from the past. Whether they’re looking for something to help them reminisce about their old-school gaming experiences, or just want to show their support, these gifts are sure to please.
NES & SNES Classic
Nintendo has a retro game catalogue that is one of the best in the industry. If you own one of their consoles, it’s generally pretty easy to get access to their classic titles. If not, then buying either the NES or SNES Classic consoles is the most cost-effective way to dip your toes back into the world of the classic Nintendo era.
Nintendo underestimated the demand for the NES Classic when it first launched, which led to ridiculous price inflation on the used market. Luckily, there are plenty of consoles to go around now, and if you add up the individual costs of the included games, either console is a real bargain.
The console comes with a preloaded selection of retro games that you cannot change. However, the console also includes a library of games that have been carefully curated to let anyone get an optimal cross-section of the gaming era. This library would have been the envy of the neighborhood at the time.
The new consoles are beautiful and faithful reproductions of the originals. The cartridge slots and other paraphernalia are just for show, but they are undoubtedly beautiful to look at. ..
Sega Genesis Mini
Sega has left the console business years ago, after the brilliant Sega Dreamcast failed to sell. However, the company still publishes games today, while also keeping its classic retro game collection alive. ..
Sega’s attempt to revive the Sega Saturn with a new console, the Sega Saturn Classic, has been met with mixed reviews. While some people enjoy playing old games on it, others find the emulation to be poor.
This Sega Genesis Mini is a unique product that is developed in-house by Sega. This mini console has some of the best emulation yet seen in this type of product. While hardcore retro enthusiasts have found things to nitpick here and there when it comes to authentic reproductions of classic such as Sonic the Hedgehog, they are just that – nitpicks.
If you have someone who loved their Genesis in the 1990s and isn’t already neck-deep in retro-game hardware, this is the perfect gift to bring back the magic of “Blast Processing” and all the other ultra-90s marketing nonsense we all loved at the time. ..
Premium Accuracy: The Analogue Console Range
Nintendo and Sega’s replica consoles are great ways to give both old and new gamers a solid sampling of what made old-school gaming great in the first place. They’re affordable, too, so you can give them to anyone who wants one.
Nintendo has announced that they will only be releasing software emulation for the original console hardware. While this works well enough, it will never be more than an approximation. The visuals won’t be exactly right, performance is always at least a little laggier and audio is just a little off.
Analogue’s new console series uses a special type of microchip known as an FPGA chip. This little wonder can physically reconfigure itself to become the original hardware of the console in question.
This product is 100% accurate and compatible with the original console. It has all the modern conveniences, such as HDMI outputs and proper scaling for modern TVs.
These Analogue consoles are expensive, but they offer the best way to play retro games on the market today. If you’re a serious retro gamer, then you’ll want to buy one of these.
The NT Mini is the console for anyone who wants to play games from the NES, Famicom, or Famicom Disk System libraries. It has a variety of ports and features to make gaming on these systems easier than ever before.
The Super NT is the ultimate SNES and Super Famicom console. It also includes a free, built-in game called Super Turrican. A game that was never actually released for the SNES and is a Super NT exclusive.
The Mega SG is a premium retro game console that is perfect for Sega fans. It is a replica of the Mega Drive/Genesis hardware and can play Master System and Sega/Mega CD games. However, it is not compatible with 32X games. ..
The new Analogue Pocket is a handheld console that can work with almost 3000 GameBoy, GameBoy Color and GameBoy Advance titles. It has a built-in screen that can be used to play games, and it also has an adapter that can be used to connect other systems.
The Pocket is a unique console that uses the same FPGA technology as their home consoles, meaning you’ll get perfect reproductions of the original games with no emulation at all. You can even buy an Analogue Dock to connect the Pocket to your TV. This one’s a corker!
Home Arcade Cabinets
Retro game fans have always been a popular group, and with good reason. They love the classics, and the games that came before them. And there’s no better way to show your love than by giving them an old-school arcade cabinet as a gift.
If you’re looking for a nostalgic gaming experience, tabletop arcade machines offer a lot of value for your money. For example, this PAC-MAN machine comes loaded with over 400 games, making it an affordable way to enjoy some classic gaming fun. ..
Arcade machines can be a lot of fun, but they can also be expensive. If you’re lucky enough to win the lottery, you might want to consider buying a commercial machine instead. These are usually more affordable than full-size arcade machines, and they’re usually sized for adults. ..
