Retro game collectors flock to Japan as ‘vintage’ market booms


Tokyo (AFP) – A booming market for retro video games and consoles has taken hold in Japan, a country long-famed for its cutting-edge technology. Some pieces of “vintage” gear can sell for thousands of dollars, with most of the demand coming from foreign collectors seeking a part of video game history.

©AFP

Close Bitnami banner
Bitnami