I bought the Virtual Boy on Day 1 back in August of ‘95 and absolutely loved playing Mario Tennis and Red Alarm on it. Unfortunately, I no longer have it due to circumstances at the time but hope to own one again someday. It was very unique for its time.
I still have mine from Christmas of that year... possibly lol. It was stolen by a game store I used to do buisness with (long story) that closed up, pretty sure the CIB one I bought years later (stolen early 2000's, reaquired in 2013 i believe) was the same one. Got it for $150 trade in credit I acquired from free stuff that was given to me so it really didn't cost me anything to get it back 😅
My cousin had a Virtual Boy. I remember him coming to visit and bringing that with him. I think I played Mario's Tennis for about 10 minutes, and that was my VB experience. Didn't have the heart to tell how much I thought it sucked. Lol
Love the Chrono Trigger music in the background. Finally got SNES copy for myself. It completed my trio with the ds version and the playstation version on Final Fantasy Chronicles.
Next time you ask What was the Hardest Piece to Part With? When they show or hand it to you, Say here keep this because it Meant So Much. Thanks for Sharing. Be Well & Safe ALL
At 8:34, behind you on the stairwell railing you should hang those awesome jumbo, retro controller pads you had made. They would look really cool and sharper than the plushes.
The background behind the Mario shirt needs to be a lighter color. Black on black on black. From 10 feet or more away, you won't be able to tell that it's a Mario t-shirt. All you'll see is the Mario design.
Hey Rick, Tito Francona is a distant relative of mine. When Michael Jordan was in baseball he was their manager! As a gift Michael gave Tito a pair of his cleats that went to my cousins. Keep up the great videos!
In 2015 a guy traded The Msadventures of Tron Bonne ps1 game to a local guy owner of a store that used to own a local game store for a Mortal Kombat X Limited Edition. He sold me Msadventures of Tron Bonne for 285 dollars. I knew it was rare and had to buy it. It is an amazing game. Still and own it to this day
I work at a gameshop a small one, I had someone come in once with a mint condition PS4 3 controllers and 12 games for a Xbox 360 E model. He didn't want any games or anything else. His 360 died he didn't have any money and didn't want his PS4 anymore, so he traded it for that...
Nice pokemon cards is definitely a good move i'm sure kids are always still just getting into the series and interested, and people coming back from nostalgia. One of my most memorable places as a kid was a local card shop I used to go to and scroll through a binder of his for a holo every time I got to go there and his place is still around like 15 years later, when I was doing well financially I was going there just to buy stuff sometimes and relive it. Also once you get approved as a Pokemon dealer or whatever and you can buy the fresh booster boxes from the pokemon company themselves when they drop the sets and sell those on top of other booster boxes/packs/singles everything will be well worth it for you I think. Brings in even more traction to your game store + pokemon dealer advertising pointing outside to get some random people driving by to come in that normally wouldn't
The ps5 situation!! I literally traded in my limited edition Xbox One back when they first came out to get a Nintendo DS Lite lmaooo. Everyone called me crazy but I’m the same way! Love my retro
I used to work at media play in the early 2000, and I have a Nintendo gamecude starfox adventures promo sun visor in good condition. I have no clue the value any thoughts?
I feel like more people need to understand that sometimes retro stuff is just as fun and enjoyable to play then compared to something that is just brand new and has unbelievable graphics.
Also I'm sure the past few years you may have noticed that a lot of the recent boxes that come out go up in value if held for a year or two, so if you have the liquidity may not be a bad idea to go hard on your orders for new pokemon because even if it doesn't sell, over time it will be worth more so you can sell for more later on ebay or in store
Nobody traded the PS5 for anything I forwarded the entire video to see what would anyone trade the PS5 for my only guess would be the Xbox series X not for any old consoles that no longer gets new releases
@@jessigames8593like who cares dude everyone saw this video it’s pointless to talk about something that didn’t happen in this video not going to go watch another different video if you want to lie to get people to watch the video to make money then screw them all
I remember trading in games way back when. There was a used record store near my house and they had a glass case with some game gear games and you could trade two for one it didn't matter the title
I have actually technically traded a ps5 for a virtual boy twice. One in box for one wirh a bunch of games and one out of box for a bunch of broken consoles. A virtual boy 3 3dsxl, 2 regular 3ds and 3 sega cds all were easy fixes, the 3ds xl one had a broken screen and the others including the regular 3dses were hinges and speaker ribbons(common pop sound), the virtual boy i just cleaned and it worked, then the 3 sega cds were just fuses from people plugging in the wrong power supply. I think he tried testing rhem with and nes power. So i made out more than 50x my money because i got the ps5 for a boxed ocarina of time for the 64 which i paid 20 bucks for at an estate sale. The had the game loose and when i asked how much for the box they said i can have it. So for 20 bucks, a few trades and like 3 hours of repairs i did amazing. That was a good week.
Your handheld question is easily answered by realizing that for the past decade and a half, society has moved to a tech in the hand culture so the playing of portable games with handhelds has caught up to those whom played them when they initially came out.
I wish I still had my Virtualboy. I got one with a couple games (Teleroboxer and the Bomberman game) for $35, brand new, from KB Toys in my local mall. Cant even remember what i sold it for, but I'm sure it goes for a lot more now.
I would be doing the same by trading in a lot of my stuff for something like the Master Edition CIB. I've been watching that for awhile since I prefer having statues/figures over the games themselves.
Trading in a 'new thing' for an 'old thing' yeah sure. Back when I still had my Wii U I would have loved to trade it for a Model 2 Genesis or a Game Gear. I don't think it's that uncommon, but I agree that a PS5-for-Virtual Boy sounds unique, never heard of that one before. I've seen some trades in recent videos on other retro-focused channels where people sell their PS4s, or their XBOX Ones for Dreamcast or N64 stuff. It does happen.
I need a new2DS XL, and Harvest Moon 64, Super Mario 64, and some other games... but no money... What if I can pick some NES and SNES games I didn't really enjoy?
I have a thought on the handhelds many of the tablets and digital games you can get are slowly starting to have adds built into them no matter where you're getting them from they'll have adds. Handhelds don't end of the day it's even got to the point where I'm thinking my mom might need a handheld because whether it's her table or iPhone they are going nuts and I've never had that issue with cartridges.
I used to come to the store a lot during the summer and I remember one time when I went a Virtual Boy just showed up for sale one day it was by one of the Game Genies then a couple weeks pass and it’s gone. I assume this was the guy that bought since i haven’t seen another one in store.
“ I know My wife is outta my league!” Lmao
I know the feeling 😂 So grateful that my ol lady has low standards!
@@tulsaperson haha 😂
Even in red letters… on point brother
@@jamesdean9957 haha 😂 good observation 😂
Every guys goal should be to get a girl out of their league. That's what you're supposed to do. 😂
I love the OG channel, but I think all things to do with the store has become my favorite.
2:59 I have to agree with Jesus. 😂
What fun that misses retro wants to work with you. 😊
Ricks a lucky man lol
I bought the Virtual Boy on Day 1 back in August of ‘95 and absolutely loved playing Mario Tennis and Red Alarm on it. Unfortunately, I no longer have it due to circumstances at the time but hope to own one again someday. It was very unique for its time.
I had Wario land and this cool robot boxing game that was so much fun. Mario tennis pretty fun.
I still have mine from Christmas of that year... possibly lol.
It was stolen by a game store I used to do buisness with (long story) that closed up, pretty sure the CIB one I bought years later (stolen early 2000's, reaquired in 2013 i believe) was the same one. Got it for $150 trade in credit I acquired from free stuff that was given to me so it really didn't cost me anything to get it back 😅
emulate
@@BMPK you can emulate the games, but you can't emulate what it's like to play an actual Virtual Boy.
It wont make you blind tho@@rydamusprime
The Master Edition on BoTW is tremendous. I don’t believe we had it here in the UK 🇬🇧
Big League Chew will forever hold a special part of my childhood. So many good memories playing ball and keeping a pouch of that in my bat bag
At least he's aware boys
Totally agree with Riff.
That Zelda hat is 🔥
I'm lovin all of the recent Ellen cameos
She's so fine
My cousin had a Virtual Boy. I remember him coming to visit and bringing that with him. I think I played Mario's Tennis for about 10 minutes, and that was my VB experience. Didn't have the heart to tell how much I thought it sucked. Lol
He was probably a scalper and was stuck with a ps5 in the basement that he failed to sell for $1000
I feel like a drug addict. I kept refreshing my TH-cam looking for a video. 1 minute and I was on it. Bro thank you so much.
Means you don’t have a job that you have so much time to keep checking for new uploads. Mr 1 minute.
@@Chevy969 I actually work as a fireman full time and today happens to be my day off. I hope I didn't offend you man. Hey have a great weekend. 😊
@@Chevy969 😏Oh look at that…Mr judge too quickly.
@@Max-Roos I hope you're having a good weekend too. Hopefully we all can watch some good TH-cam and drink some beers haha
@@Chevy969 Mr. Chevy969 is a big truck havin', hard work doin', rootin' tootin' American
Love the Chrono Trigger music in the background. Finally got SNES copy for myself. It completed my trio with the ds version and the playstation version on Final Fantasy Chronicles.
5:31 I love how the Punchout soundtrack was playing during the bubble gum contest.
I keep thinking you’ve been drinking milk with that silver in beard 😂
🦗
Best punk rock band shirt I’ve ever seen said “the Michael Jordan of baseball of punk rock” and loved it. Lol.
SUBSCRIBED. Great channel and game store 🏬!! Keep grinding and don’t stop 🛑 on that weight loss/staying in shape journey 💰💯
The Zelda corduroy hat ♥
Queen Retro will soon be the Pokemon Master lol
W footage with the wife. We need more episodes like this
Did he trade it in for a Super Nintendo Yellow Edition?
I wish you had a store in NY man… doing a great job Rick
i want the shops playlist - the music in the background takes me on a journey :D :D
It's driving me nuts! What's it from? Chrono Trigger?
Damn right Riff/Jesus 🔥
Busted...! Someone notify the USPS Postal Inspector that Pixel Game Squad uses their free padded envelopes as packing material...!
Mrs.Retro's about fed up 😅 running a business ain't easy!
Just picked up a pikachu n64 from you guys like a week ago! Absolutely love it!
Next time you ask What was the Hardest Piece to Part With?
When they show or hand it to you, Say here keep this because it Meant So Much.
Thanks for Sharing. Be Well & Safe ALL
He lied he traded the PS5 this isn’t GameStop
First time I’ve ever said this, riff is right
There's his stupid face right there😂😂 I lost it
At 8:34, behind you on the stairwell railing you should hang those awesome jumbo, retro controller pads you had made. They would look really cool and sharper than the plushes.
wait... my Master Edition BOTW is worth WHAT?!
Ah, love hearing Chronotrigger music being played in your store. It's one of my favorite games of all time.
Omg you answered my question. It was driving me nuts. Where in the game is that song played? The overworld? You're a Legend man!
the tyson fight music during the bubble gum bubble segment was spot on
At 8:40 i thought you were doing a secret give away. Had me scanning. 😂
The background behind the Mario shirt needs to be a lighter color. Black on black on black. From 10 feet or more away, you won't be able to tell that it's a Mario t-shirt. All you'll see is the Mario design.
I traded a PSP for a Virtual Boy with 4 CIB games a while back when they weren't so expensive. Guy gave me $40 for my trouble too!
Jordan played baseball with my cousin on the Barons. Very cool.
Hey Rick, Tito Francona is a distant relative of mine. When Michael Jordan was in baseball he was their manager! As a gift Michael gave Tito a pair of his cleats that went to my cousins. Keep up the great videos!
She is NOT out your league! You are awesome person who has accomplished so much!
yeah but shes also like a 10
you mean he?@@Pickers44
@@Pickers44 so?
In 2015 a guy traded The Msadventures of Tron Bonne ps1 game to a local guy owner of a store that used to own a local game store for a Mortal Kombat X Limited Edition. He sold me Msadventures of Tron Bonne for 285 dollars. I knew it was rare and had to buy it. It is an amazing game. Still and own it to this day
So big chew is basically teaching kids that chewing tabaco is cool...
i love this guy's attitude, my wife is outta my league hahahaha he took it well.
That trade helped both sides. Instant sale on the 5 and he got something not as easily acquired that he wanted.
Personally not in a trillion years but hey cool for him.
I sold switch games; to get a GameCube. GameCube brings me nostalgia. Best trade ever.
The black t shirt would look better on a light coulored background
The Chrono Trigger music in the background was so great
When I came to your store last summer, I wore a Michael Jordan, Scottsdale scorpions T-shirt, try to find a card of that
I work at a gameshop a small one, I had someone come in once with a mint condition PS4
3 controllers and 12 games for a Xbox 360 E model. He didn't want any games or anything else.
His 360 died he didn't have any money and didn't want his PS4 anymore, so he traded it for that...
Living the dream
Beautiful shop, beautiful stuff, beautiful wife..
Happy that still exists
Nice pokemon cards is definitely a good move i'm sure kids are always still just getting into the series and interested, and people coming back from nostalgia. One of my most memorable places as a kid was a local card shop I used to go to and scroll through a binder of his for a holo every time I got to go there and his place is still around like 15 years later, when I was doing well financially I was going there just to buy stuff sometimes and relive it. Also once you get approved as a Pokemon dealer or whatever and you can buy the fresh booster boxes from the pokemon company themselves when they drop the sets and sell those on top of other booster boxes/packs/singles everything will be well worth it for you I think. Brings in even more traction to your game store + pokemon dealer advertising pointing outside to get some random people driving by to come in that normally wouldn't
Love big league chew! Always finished a bag in like an hour
The ps5 situation!! I literally traded in my limited edition Xbox One back when they first came out to get a Nintendo DS Lite lmaooo. Everyone called me crazy but I’m the same way! Love my retro
Love the chrono trigger music in the background .
9:36 If that was in purple... man it be like my childhood all over again... but with a GBA instead of a GBC.
Display shirt looks great! Big League Chew takes me back.
Why is this channel so addicting?
I traded my boring old ps5 for a virtual boy a few months ago, no regrets ! Love the thing
I used to work at media play in the early 2000, and I have a Nintendo gamecude starfox adventures promo sun visor in good condition. I have no clue the value any thoughts?
The way the wife corrected herself and apologized for saying Pokémon is a bit concerning.
I feel like more people need to understand that sometimes retro stuff is just as fun and enjoyable to play then compared to something that is just brand new and has unbelievable graphics.
I'm a simple man, when I see Corry Matheus , I upvote
Also I'm sure the past few years you may have noticed that a lot of the recent boxes that come out go up in value if held for a year or two, so if you have the liquidity may not be a bad idea to go hard on your orders for new pokemon because even if it doesn't sell, over time it will be worth more so you can sell for more later on ebay or in store
A PS5 traded in for a virtual boy? Never thought I would hear that.
I would love to check out this store one day.
TH-cam had I subbed me I thought you had stopped happy to see you are not done yet
need an in depth tour of the office!
displaying those shirts and not wearing them is a crime!
They doubting my guy Retro Ricks rizz how you think he bagged a baddie respectfully.
I'm shocked the guy trade a ps5 for a virtual boy that's amazing
I used to own that same Simpson's shirt. Wow does that ever take me back.
as soon as i saw that zelda hat i thought "Kris would love that"
love the Bart Shirt you wearing rick
Nobody traded the PS5 for anything I forwarded the entire video to see what would anyone trade the PS5 for my only guess would be the Xbox series X not for any old consoles that no longer gets new releases
He traded a ps5 for a virtual boy. Go to 6:50 and you'll hear the story.
@@jessigames8593like who cares dude everyone saw this video it’s pointless to talk about something that didn’t happen in this video not going to go watch another different video if you want to lie to get people to watch the video to make money then screw them all
Your comment is pointless nobody cares Jessie
Let’s go trade a powerful console for a console that’s weaker that’s got no games
I remember trading in games way back when. There was a used record store near my house and they had a glass case with some game gear games and you could trade two for one it didn't matter the title
Hey! Is that the Mario shirt I sold you Rick?!!😮
I have actually technically traded a ps5 for a virtual boy twice. One in box for one wirh a bunch of games and one out of box for a bunch of broken consoles. A virtual boy 3 3dsxl, 2 regular 3ds and 3 sega cds all were easy fixes, the 3ds xl one had a broken screen and the others including the regular 3dses were hinges and speaker ribbons(common pop sound), the virtual boy i just cleaned and it worked, then the 3 sega cds were just fuses from people plugging in the wrong power supply. I think he tried testing rhem with and nes power. So i made out more than 50x my money because i got the ps5 for a boxed ocarina of time for the 64 which i paid 20 bucks for at an estate sale. The had the game loose and when i asked how much for the box they said i can have it. So for 20 bucks, a few trades and like 3 hours of repairs i did amazing. That was a good week.
Your handheld question is easily answered by realizing that for the past decade and a half, society has moved to a tech in the hand culture so the playing of portable games with handhelds has caught up to those whom played them when they initially came out.
I wish I still had my Virtualboy. I got one with a couple games (Teleroboxer and the Bomberman game) for $35, brand new, from KB Toys in my local mall. Cant even remember what i sold it for, but I'm sure it goes for a lot more now.
Rick may look like a thumb but his personality places him in the league with his wife.
I would be doing the same by trading in a lot of my stuff for something like the Master Edition CIB. I've been watching that for awhile since I prefer having statues/figures over the games themselves.
Trading in a 'new thing' for an 'old thing' yeah sure. Back when I still had my Wii U I would have loved to trade it for a Model 2 Genesis or a Game Gear. I don't think it's that uncommon, but I agree that a PS5-for-Virtual Boy sounds unique, never heard of that one before. I've seen some trades in recent videos on other retro-focused channels where people sell their PS4s, or their XBOX Ones for Dreamcast or N64 stuff. It does happen.
big league chew heck yeah lol. remember the popeye version
I have that collectors choice like he’s about to run back , but mines the silver signature, had since childhood days
I need a new2DS XL, and Harvest Moon 64, Super Mario 64, and some other games... but no money... What if I can pick some NES and SNES games I didn't really enjoy?
I have a thought on the handhelds many of the tablets and digital games you can get are slowly starting to have adds built into them no matter where you're getting them from they'll have adds. Handhelds don't end of the day it's even got to the point where I'm thinking my mom might need a handheld because whether it's her table or iPhone they are going nuts and I've never had that issue with cartridges.
that SNES watch is fire.
The Wife is a keeper
I’ve seen many resellers trade PS5s for retro stuff.
I’m still shitting out the Big League Chew I had when I was a kid
I used to come to the store a lot during the summer and I remember one time when I went a Virtual Boy just showed up for sale one day it was by one of the Game Genies then a couple weeks pass and it’s gone. I assume this was the guy that bought since i haven’t seen another one in store.
I was really hoping to see the actual trade on camera….😢 I feel jipped!
I got up to get food and the title of the video changed when i got back lmao
Witnessed someone trade a PS5 for a copy of Rule of Rose
I haven’t been to the store in a couple months and tomorrow for the first time this year I can go!
The Micheal jordan cards are actually sick