Preserving Cartridge Based Games for the Next Generation – CGCC.ca Collecting & Restoration Preserving Cartridge Based Games for the Next Generation COLLECTING & RESTORATION | CGCC.ca Physical game cartridges, once a completely ordinary part of everyday gaming, are increasingly recognized as fragile historical artifacts deserving careful, deliberate preservation. As digital distribution has become the dominant…
Building a Home Arcade on a Budget – CGCC.ca Collecting & Restoration Building a Home Arcade on a Budget COLLECTING & RESTORATION | CGCC.ca The dream of a personal home arcade, a dedicated space filled with working cabinets ready to play at any time, can feel financially out of reach for many collectors just starting…
Joystick and Controller Repair: Keeping Retro Hardware Alive – CGCC.ca Collecting & Restoration Joystick and Controller Repair: Keeping Retro Hardware Alive COLLECTING & RESTORATION | CGCC.ca Few components see more physical stress during a gaming session than the controller in your hands or the joystick mounted on an arcade cabinet’s control panel. Decades of use,…
Sourcing Rare Consoles Across Canada: Tips from Veteran Collectors – CGCC.ca Collecting & Restoration Sourcing Rare Consoles Across Canada: Tips from Veteran Collectors COLLECTING & RESTORATION | CGCC.ca Finding rare or hard to source consoles in Canada presents its own unique set of challenges compared to hunting in larger, more densely populated markets. Distances between…
A Beginner’s Guide to Restoring Classic Arcade Cabinets – CGCC.ca Collecting & Restoration A Beginner’s Guide to Restoring Classic Arcade Cabinets COLLECTING & RESTORATION | CGCC.ca Bringing a neglected arcade cabinet back to life is one of the most rewarding projects a collector can take on, but it is also one of the most intimidating…