From Old School to New School: Retro Gaming's Potential Drop May Point to Cracks That Could Spill Over Into Trading Cards
Yahoo Finance·2025-09-08 18:10
The pandemic-fueled boom in retro video game collecting appears to be over, leaving sellers struggling to move inventory and raising questions about the broader economic climate. What was once a red-hot market for classic games like Super Metroid and other nostalgic titles has cooled dramatically, with collectors on Reddit reporting difficulty selling items even below average market prices, according to discussions on the platform. The Pandemic Bubble Bursts The retro gaming market experienced explosive ...