Some people go to charity shops, auctions, or eBay to find retro gear. I’ve had a bunch of it stashed away for years, waiting for the day when I eventually crack open the storage boxes and take a look.
Today, I pulled a few crates full of old tech out of my parents’ loft. Among them was a case stuffed with old computer and console gear. I filmed the video as I opened the box, to give you a look at what was inside.
As you can see, a few classics are in there, not least Archer Maclean’s legendary game you see above, Jimmy White’s Whirlwind Snooker. Incidentally, that box also includes the game Heimdall, due to a loss of several game boxes back in the day (the reasons for which have oddly escaped me, but a leaky shed 20 years ago might have been involved).
What else is in the box?
You can expect to see a VIC 20 (slightly the worse for wear; you’ll find out why in the video), a Nintendo 64, and an Ingersoll XK 600B TV games machine. This is essentially an early game console, with six built-in games, that runs on batteries. The Ingersoll was my first game console, which features two paddles, with a trio of buttons. It was battery or mains powered, although I always used 6x AA, secured with an old Christmas card as the battery cover had been lost.
Also in the box are a few games, along with a copy of The Hobbit – the volume that shipped with the 1984 text adventure game.
This isn’t the only box I have with old gear in it, so keep a look out for a follow up video in which I crack open some more retro gear from my parents loft. Don’t ask where I’m going to stick any of it.
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Christian Cawley is the founder and editor of GamingRetro.co.uk, a website dedicated to classic and retro gaming. With over 20 years of experience writing for technology and gaming publications, he brings considerable expertise and a lifelong passion for interactive entertainment, particularly games from the 8-bit and 16-bit eras.
Christian has written for leading outlets including TechRadar, Computer Weekly, Linux Format, and MakeUseOf, where he also served as Deputy Editor.
When he’s not exploring vintage consoles or retro PCs, Christian enjoys building with LEGO, playing cigar box guitar, and experimenting in the kitchen.
