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Retro Gaming: The Unloved

27/11/2013 By ausretrogamer

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One man’s trash, is another man’s treasure. Or so the saying goes. For those that consider their items as being worthless, especially retro gaming gear, I guarantee they would be considered quite valuable by someone else – someone else just like me!

Have you ever rescued an old piece of video gaming or related item from the side of the road or a garage sale?

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Found on the side of the road: Sega Dreamcast Kiosk
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A Taito cocktail table screaming for some love
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Trash or Treasure: A drum machine left to fend for itself.
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Rescued: One Space Invaders cabinet that was in need of a loving home
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CRT TV #1: Don’t people understand, you need this to play Duck Hunt!
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A restoration project waiting to happen!
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CRT TV #2: Heartbreaking
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Show some respect to the Uzi mounted Operation Wolf
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CRT TV #3: There should be a law against this abuse!

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