Retro gaming is back — relive the classics with these 9 retro consoles and games

Compilation of retro gaming consoles and toys — (Image credit: My Arcade, My Play Watch, Fizz Creations, JMBricklayer)

Retro gaming is back! I’m a Nintendo Switch gamer first and foremost these days, but my early gaming years were spent with the Sega Genesis (AKA the Sega Mega Drive, where I grew up) and the original PlayStation. With all the general tomfoolery going on in the gaming industry — like mass industry layoffs, endless microtransactions, and game key cards — I’ve been hankering for the good old days of gaming.

Luckily, there are some manufacturers that understand there’s a market for retro gaming fans, and there are lots of ways to enjoy the classics. Check out the items I’d like to add to my collection right now.

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Millie is a Deals Editor at Tom's Guide specializing in deals content. She also covers the latest tech news and and creates how-to articles about everything from phones, streaming devices, and headphones to apps and video games. In her spare time, she enjoys reading, gaming on her Nintendo Switch and creating digital art.