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Atari 2600 Noise FIX! Solving the Six Switch CX40+ & CX78+ Wireless Controller Buzz!!

October 23, 2025 at 9:59 PM

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For all of you having this issue with the new Atari wireless controllers and the 6 switch Atari 2600's. A fix to the noise. youtu.be/H4tS9zDo5dQ #atari2600 #retromods #gameconsoles #repair #howto #dyi #retrogames

A Look At Amiga - The GAMING BEASTS that RIVALED Atari ST and Apple Macintosh

October 13, 2025 at 3:17 AM

Retrogamer GenX

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From the humble Amiga 1000 in 1985 to the powerful but rare Amiga 4000T in 1994, the Amiga line represented innovation, creativity, and a spirit of pushing home computing forward. Come take a look at, the Amiga....
#amiga #commodore #retrogames #oldtech #computers #vintage
youtu.be/zNi25Kvexc8

Top 5: CRAZY RARE Colecovision Games Worth BIG MONEY!! 💰💰

October 5, 2025 at 3:08 PM

Retrogamer GenX

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Whether your a hard core Colecovision collector, or a garage sale picker looking for deals top pick up cheap to flip, this is a video you don't want to miss. youtu.be/PWNR5w-loHU
#retrogaming #colecovision #raregames #valuable #retrogamergenx #rarefinds #rare #oldtech #valuablegames #hardtofind

A Look At: Radio Shack Tandy Computers - When Radio Shack Ruled!!

September 22, 2025 at 4:55 AM

Retrogamer GenX

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Here's a short documentary on Radio Shack Tandy computers for all you Tandy fans out there. From the TRS-80 Model I (1977) to the Tandy Sensation (1993). youtu.be/BX8ArBuG3VE
#tandy #oldtech #vintage #computers #retrogames #70s #80s #90s #documentary #radioshack #trs80 #tandy

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September 11, 2025 at 1:25 PM

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Come join the Colecovision fun, Live Friday Sept 5th 4:30 PM MDT.

#ColecoVision #Retrogaming #Classicgames #DonkeyKong #Zaxxon #Smurfs #80s #LiveGaming #RetroGameStream #VintageVideoGames #RetroGamerGenX #GamingLiveStream #CraftBeerReview #RetroConsole #OldSchoolGames

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Calling all retro gamers and Colecovision fans. Friday Sept. 5th at 4:30 PM MDT I will be live streaming gameplay of classic Colecovison titles such as Donke...

A Look At: The Atari ST - The 16-Bit Computer that BATTLED the Amiga, Mac, and IBM

September 3, 2025 at 10:48 PM

Retrogamer GenX

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Here is a quick little documentary on the Atari ST line of personal computers. They were a great line of computers during the "16-bit wars" with Amiga, Mac, and PC. But as fast as they became popular is how fast they disappeared into history. Check out the story of the Atari ST
youtu.be/X8Z6G0kUwtA

Xennial Rewind: PARTY with US!! Celebrating 1 Year on YouTube!!

September 1, 2025 at 3:51 PM

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Are you Gen X? Are you a millennial? Or are you somewhere in between. Well check out the Xennial Rewind for all your geek pop culture needs. Join us on our one year anniversary episode, our best interviews, musical guest, and comedy skits over the last year. #podcast #xennial youtu.be/htc_c2OwGkU

YouTube video by The Xennial Rewind

The WEIRDEST Retro Video Game Controllers - BIZARRE TECH from the 80's and 90's!!

August 27, 2025 at 4:05 AM

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I'm sure you have seen or used the Power Glove, but what about all these other weird video game controllers from the 80's and 90's? Let's check out some of the most bizarre controllers from that era. youtu.be/0QInbC-rnBA #nes #atari #sega #retrogames #top3 #genesis #atari2600 #powerglove #weird

A Look At: The TI-99/4 | Texas Instruments 16-Bit FAILURE! | How Commodore Got REVENGE!!!

August 18, 2025 at 2:23 PM

Retrogamer GenX

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The short lived story of the TI-99. A computer that had potential , but was overshadowed by cost and bad marketing. youtu.be/kOwO0rJxgo4 #retro #retrogaming #ti99 #oldtech #vintage #computerhistory #commodore #badmarketing

Commodore VIC-20 vs. Magnavox Odyssey2: The Ultimate Retro Console Showdown! (Kirk vs Spock) 🤪

August 9, 2025 at 6:05 PM

Retrogamer GenX

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Here's something you don't see everyday. The VIC-20 vs. the Magnavox Odyssey2. 🤪 Not much of a competition, but it was a fun video the viewers had voted for, so here it is. youtu.be/C3ftETKgpDc
#retrogaming #commodore #vic20 #Odyssey2 #vintage #retro #videogames #consoles #computers #oldgames

C64 vs. VIC-20: The ULTIMATE Commodore Sibling Rivalry!!!

August 6, 2025 at 5:49 PM

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We all know which computer will win this face off. However, I created this video for some of my viewers that don't know what the difference is between the VIC-20 and the C64. They might look the same, but under the hood, the C64 is a way more powerful machine. youtu.be/bKhYJyHTVTE #c64 #vic20 #retro

A Look At GEOS - An 8-Bit GUI OS that will BLOW Your MIND!

July 9, 2025 at 10:18 PM

Retrogamer GenX

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GEOS , the first GUI OS I used on a C64 back in the 80's. Amazing what this lil' operating system could do on an 8 bit computer with only 64k. youtu.be/M0BhV-C03-A
#GEOS #Commodore64 #RetroComputing #VintageTech #OperatingSystem #C64 #ComputerHistory #OldSchoolCool #Nostalgia #ClassicComputers

Xennial Rewind: The Amazing Backbit Neo Geo Flash Cart & The Algorithm's Downside w/Guest Evie

July 2, 2025 at 5:02 PM

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Check out the new Xennial Rewind Podcast. In this episode, Leland, Moby, and myself have Evie on the show. The inventor of the Backbit flash cart, chip tester, and the New Neo Geo Flashcart. youtu.be/XVc4zP4h4ps
#backbit #retrogames #retrogaming #neogeo #xennialrewind #youtubealgorithm #interview

YouTube video by The Xennial Rewind

CRAZY RARE: The 10 MOST VALUABLE Atari 2600 Games You WON'T BELIEVE Exist!

June 27, 2025 at 2:36 AM

Retrogamer GenX

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Dig around in thsoe basements, attics, and garages, you may have a forture hiding out. Here's the top 10 most valuable Atari 2600 games. youtu.be/snlhkAcVCAw
#retrogames #retrogaming #atari #atari2600 #rarevideogames #videogames #collections #collectibles

Let's Play Castlevania: Rondo of Blood - PC Engine Super CD Rom2

May 20, 2025 at 2:19 AM

Retrogamer GenX

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Let's play Castlevania: Rondo of Blood on the PC Engine Super CD system. What an awesome game. Great graphics, sound, music and amazing cut scenes. #retrogaming #pcengine #tg16 #japanesegames #castlevania #konami #platformer #retrogames #retrogamergenx youtu.be/tzWSW6XRjNU

A Look At: Atari 8 bit Computers - The World's First Affordable Gaming Computer

May 14, 2025 at 6:26 PM

Retrogamer GenX

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I was thinking Atari 8-bit computers needed a little love today.
#atari #atari8bit #retrogaming #retrogames #videogamehistory #gaming #oldcomputers #ataricomputers
youtu.be/uyxbqM1P0Fk

Video Game Consoles - From the World's First to the Nintendo Switch - Five Decades of Gaming! #retro

May 4, 2025 at 9:30 PM

Retrogamer GenX

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Here's another short. From the world's first game console the Magnavox Odyssey to the Nintendo switch. I think you guys would dig.
#retrogames #retrogaming
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The Evolution of Video Game Controllers #retrogaming #videogameconsole #videogamehistory #retro

April 27, 2025 at 10:17 PM

Retrogamer GenX

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A visualization of the evolution of video game controllers through the years.
#atari #sega #nintendo #playstation #tg16 #pce #sms #snes #nes #retrogames #retrogaming #retrogamergenx #videogamehistory #videogamecontroller
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Sony PlayStation Vs. Atari Jaguar - Epic 5th Gen Video Game Console Battle

April 27, 2025 at 5:40 AM

Retrogamer GenX

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Let's see how the Atari Jaguar stacks up against the juggernaut Sony PlayStation with 5 classic games, in this 5th Gen console versus battle.
#ps1 #jaguar #playstation #atari #doom #fps #retrogames #retrogamer #videogames #retrogamergenx
youtu.be/4kkLbDg9o3c

Sega Genesis Vs. NEC PC Engine CD Rom² - The Battle of the 16 Bit Beast - Full Playthrough

April 26, 2025 at 4:15 PM

Retrogamer GenX

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Which system has the better version of "Shadow of the Beast", PC Engine CD Rom2/TurboCD or Sega Genesis/Megadrive??? #sega #segagenesis #pcengine #tg16 #retrogames #retrogaming #retrogamergenx youtu.be/tSx2Nx-ICjs

The Super CD Rom2 is ALIVE!!! #Retrogamergenx #retrogaming #retrogames #pcengine #tg16

April 21, 2025 at 4:46 AM

Retrogamer GenX

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Back from the dead.... It's ALIVE!!! #pcengine #tg16 #retrogames #retrogaming #supercdrom2 #nec #retrogamegenx youtube.com/shorts/GM1h7...

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April 17, 2025 at 2:45 AM

Retrogamer GenX

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Sorry for the lack of videos this month all. The Retro Den and studio are currently going under a "renovation"...
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Hey retro gaming fans. Sorry for the lack of videos this month, but there are some changes coming to the channel that I have to finish up before the next vid...