Archive for the ‘Hardware’ Category
Timeline and History of Video Games
February 28th, 2009 by Sean R.
Doing some poking around Google Video this morning, I came across this video showing various video game consoles from 1952 to present day (2008):
It’s a pretty amazing video. I actually learned a few things that I didn’t know about some older consoles and coin-op machines.
This video is based on the history of video games.
Decision Made: Xbox 360 Elite Edition
February 4th, 2009 by Sean R.
Thanks everyone for your suggestions and feedback on which game console I should choose. I ended up going with the Xbox 360 Elite Edition.
Don’t worry Sony, I still love you LOL and I’ll be holding onto my PlayStation 2 system and of course all my PS1/PS2 games.
The major deciding factor in choosing the Xbox 360 over the PS3 was the Xbox Live Arcade, the hard drive size (120 GB) and not needing a Blu-Ray player.
At first I was concerned about not having built in wireless, but since you can add it with a USB dongle, that’s fine and if/when a new wireless technology comes out, all I have to do is get a new wireless adapter. No internal hardware changes required.
On the Xbox 360 game front, to get me started, I was given a brand new shiny copy of Shaun White Snowboarding (Target Limited Edition).
All I can say at this point is throwing snowballs at people is awesome 
plus I love playing 1080 Snowboarding on my Nintendo 64, so I needed to get a snowboarding game for my new console.
Be sure to keep an eye out on Recycled Gaming for game reviews from classic games I’ll be playing from the Xbox Live Arcade.
Contact me off site if you want to exchange Xbox Live Gamertags.
Also, if you have any additional suggestions on what games I should pick up for the Xbox 360, let me know in the comments.
Microsoft Xbox 360 or Sony PlayStation 3?
February 3rd, 2009 by Sean R.
Hey Recycled Gaming readers, I’m needing some help and advice on choosing either an Xbox 360 or PlayStation 3 game system. Read on.
Don’t worry, I’m not giving up on all my classic games or systems, but recently this was brought to my attention…
I have the opportunity to get my hands on a brand new black limited edition Xbox 360 (with HDMI and 120 GB hard drive) or a brand new Sony PlayStation 3 (PS3) gaming console.
So here’s my dilemma: which one to choose? Xbox 360 or PS3?
Before you ask, the cost of the console is not a factor since I’ll be getting either system at no cost to me but I only get to pick one.
Let me know what system you would choose and/ or if you already personally own one and tell me why you like it or dislike the system.
Keep in mind that I don’t own any Blu-Ray movies, and don’t plan on buying any at this point, so Blu-Ray doesn’t matter to me.
I currently own over 400+ DVD’s, so right off the bat that makes me lean towards the Xbox 360 since I don’t want to repurchase all my movies. That would cost me a ton of cash.
I also don’t have any games for either system, however I do own a ton of PS1 and PS2 games (I play on my PS2), but not all PS3’s are backwards compatible.
So there you go, my modern day gaming dilemma in a nutshell.
Any comments, suggestions or advice would be great. Let the comments flow…
Modern Classic Gaming Reader Question
January 23rd, 2009 by Modern Classic Gaming
Earlier today we received the following question via email from a loyal reader and follower of Modern Classic Gaming:
I have a bunch of games for various consoles from when I was a kid which I don’t play anymore and your site came to mind.
Would you guys be interested in taking them off my hands? Maybe I have something that you guys want and could review?
The short answer, “of course we would love to get more games in our hands”.
Recycled Gaming gladly accepts games for any console or portable system and of course any game-related promotional materials.
If you have anything classic game related that you want to pawn off on us, please send all inquiries via our contact page and we’ll be in touch.
Posted in Accessories, Games, Handheld, Hardware
Super Sized Classic Atari 2600 Joystick
January 1st, 2009 by Sean R.
The “Super Stick” it is an oversized Atari 2600 controller that measures 5 feet tall, approximately 15 times larger than an original joystick:
It was made for the 2005 I Am 8-Bit museum exhibit 1988 grand opening in Los Angeles, California. Apparently it works too. I want one… hehe.
According to my friend Jason (thanks for the photo), people who attended the opening of this exhibit were allowed to jump on it and play a few games.
Too bad I wasn’t able to attend the opening of this exhibit. I would have loved to play some Pitfall or maybe a few rounds of Atlantis with this joystick.
Speaking of classic Atari games, why not play a couple rounds of Asteroids in our free classic game room where the game is never over.
Nintendo Trivia Contest Status Update
December 28th, 2008 by Modern Classic Gaming
A few Recycled Gaming readers have emailed in asking about the results of our Nintendo trivia contest with a chance to win a boxed Nintendo Challenge Set.
Basically we have a winner and are waiting to hear back from them to get a picture and also what name they want displayed on the site.
Hopefully we will hear back soon but are giving them a few more days since a lot of people are not around because of the Christmas Holiday.
Side note, we already have a ton of classic game related prizes lined up for our next contest, which will be announced soon, so keep checking back.
What’s going to be really cool with the next retro gaming contest is we will have multiple prizes and winners, so more people can get into the action.
Thanks again for your continued support of Recycled Gaming. Here’s to an amazing new year of classic gaming bliss.
Nintendo Trivia Contest: Win a boxed NES
December 12th, 2008 by Modern Classic Gaming
Hello everyone, it’s time for our second Recycled Gaming contest and of course the chance to win an amazing retro prize package:
That’s right, the prize package is a classic Nintendo Challenge Set which includes the following:
- Nintendo Challenge Set (complete in box with all paperwork)
- Refurbished Nintendo Entertainment System
- New 72-pin installed (no more blinking screens)
- 2 Original NES brand controllers
- Super Mario Bros. 3 (complete in the box)
Since the contest prize is a boxed Nintendo Challenge set, we figured it would be good to have a contest with a classic Nintendo theme, so here we go…
Answer the 5 questions below (multiple choice), email the answers, your name, city, state and/ or country to “modernclassicgaming [at] gmail [dot] com”
Be sure to put “Recycled Gaming Contest” in the subject line. We will accept entries until Friday December 19, 2008.
At that time, all the entries will be put into a drawing and we will pick one winner but you must get all 5 questions correct, if not, we draw another name until we get a winner.
The winner will be announced on Friday December 26, 2008, the day after Christmas, and like our last contest, if you send us a picture, we will post it.
Finally, if you are the winner, you will need to provide your shipping address so we can send you the Boxed Nintendo Console. Shipping is free too!
This is going to be exciting… we look forward to receiving lots of entries… and now here come the Nintendo Trivia Questions: Read the rest of this entry…
Contest: Win a Boxed Nintendo Console
December 8th, 2008 by Modern Classic Gaming
Our newest Recycled Gaming contest is just around the corner and like our first contest, I wanted to show off the prize package:
Here’s what is included with this prize package:
- Nintendo Challenge Set (complete in box with all paperwork)
- Refurbished Nintendo Entertainment System
- New 72-pin installed (no more blinking screens)
- 2 Original NES brand controllers
- Super Mario Bros. 3 (complete in the box)
On Friday December 12, 2008 we will be announcing how you can enter to win this amazing retro gaming package, so stay tuned.
Posted in Accessories, Hardware, NES 8-bit, Nintendo
