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When Was Nintendo Founded?

When Was Nintendo Founded?

1889 - When Nintendo was founded Believe it or not, Nintendo was around a long time before they started making video games. Most people hear Nintendo and think Super Mario Bros on the Nintendo Entertainment System. They actually first started as a manufacturer of...

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Most Expensive Copy of Mario Bros Ever Sold

Most Expensive Copy of Mario Bros Ever Sold

Thirteen bids and $660,000 later, the most expensive copy of the original Super Mario Bros game has been sold, wow! So how does this happen? The seller received the game as a Christmas gift back in 1986. It then got left in a desk draw unopened and in hiding for the...

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How much is Pokémon Yellow worth?

How much is Pokémon Yellow worth?

Price Guide Release Price: £39.99Boxed Price: £40-60Unboxed Price: £14-20Mint: £20,000Pokémon is one of the biggest franchises in the gaming market and it all started with the first video games released for the Game Boy. Pokémon Red and Blue were the initial releases...

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Friends Giveaway

Friends Giveaway

We are running a Friends merchandise giveaway at Retro Chest. You could be in with a chance of winning some fabulous Friends goodies. All you have to do is follow the instructions below. Like our Facebook page here. Follow us on Instagram here. Sign up to our...

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How much is a Game Boy worth?

How much is a Game Boy worth?

While the retro game market is getting more and more interest the Game Boy is becoming ever more popular once again among collectors and the younger generations re-discovering the lost gems of the gaming world. With several models belonging to the Nintendo Game Boy family we go through the prices and find out just how much is a Game Boy worth.

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