Rkaydz Podcast

Welcome to the Rkaydz Collection! Tonight, we induct the motion-sensing phenomenon that changed who belonged in gaming — and shattered a few TVs along the way. This is the Nintendo Wii (Black Variant), functionally complete with stand, manual, and accessories — just missing its original box. A relic of living room revolutions and unexpected physics. From High School Musical to Casino Royale, and t...

Welcome to the Rkaydz Collection. Tonight, we induct a rare and rebellious artifact from 1982 : the ColecoVision Expansion Module #1 — a bold piece of hardware that dared to play its rival's games. This slightly worn module may not look like much, but it represents one of the most radical acts of compatibility in video game history. While Atari and Coleco were battling for dominance, this expansio...

Welcome back to the Rkaydz Museum — where reverence meets retro. Today, we induct three stunning examples of modern toy craftsmanship: the Jakks Pacific Mario (2023) , Princess Daisy (2024) , and Ice Luigi (2024) collectible figures. Born in the wake of The Super Mario Bros. Movie’s billion-dollar success, these figures don’t just represent characters — they honor legacy. From Jakks Pacific’s root...

Welcome back to Season Two of the Rkaydz Museum — where video game history is archived, celebrated, and preserved like never before. In this premiere episode, we induct something truly unprecedented: “Secret Level” , the groundbreaking Amazon Prime animated anthology that turned 15 iconic video games into cinematic television events. Produced by Tim Miller ( Deadpool , Love Death & Robots ) an...

Welcome to the Rkaydz Collection! Today, we ceremonially induct Onimusha: Warlords — the legendary PlayStation 2 title that merged Capcom’s mastery of horror with the mythic drama of samurai cinema. Released in March 2001, this game redefined the action-adventure genre with its blend of supernatural battles, Sengoku intrigue, and the unforgettable Samanosuke Akechi. Developed by the minds behind R...

Welcome to the Rkaydz Collection! Today, we induct not one — but two legendary peripherals from the world of Mario Kart: the Hori Mario Kart Racing Wheel Pro Mini and the Pro Deluxe edition. Released alongside Mario Kart 8 Deluxe in 2017, these wheels brought arcade-style racing into homes with playful design and surprising precision. From the lightweight, lap-friendly Mini to the full-scale Delux...

Welcome to the Rkaydz Collection! The Fireball Instruction Manual for the Atari 2600 — a relic from 1982 that guided players through one of the system’s most intense Breakout-style challenges. Published by Arcadia Corporation and designed for use with the Starpath Supercharger, Fireball featured five fiery game modes, from “Firetrap” to “Cascade.” This manual — now safely housed in our archive — s...

Welcome to the Rkaydz Collection! In today’s ceremonial double induction, we uncover two milestones from Nintendo’s legacy: 🎴 First, the Club Nintendo Registration Card — a simple insert that once unlocked a vault of exclusive rewards, from gold Wii accessories to Zelda soundtracks. More than a point system, it was a passport into Nintendo’s inner circle. 🕹 Then, the Nintendo Power Pad — a vinyl...

Welcome to the Rkaydz Collection! 🎮 Support Boss Level Giving Every view helps us give back. Visit rkaydz.com/donate to join our mission of making gaming more accessible for everyone — because history should be preserved, and joy should be shared. Today, we induct a forgotten fragment of the streaming revolution: the Netflix Streaming Disc for PlayStation 3 — a physical disc that unlocked on-dema...

The Rkaydz Collection proudly inducts a genre-defining classic: Final Fantasy X for the PlayStation 2 — the first in the legendary RPG franchise to feature full voice acting, a revolutionary sphere grid system, and one of the most emotionally resonant stories in video game history. Released in 2001 during a transformative era for both gaming and global culture, this complete-in-box artifact is pre...

Welcome to the Rkaydz Collection! Today, we induct the original Sega Genesis instruction manual into the Rkaydz Collection 📘✨From Sonic setups to RF switch confusion, this little manual was the guidebook of a generation. And the condition? Near pristine. Join us every Tuesday and Friday as we preserve the iconic moments, consoles, and cartridges that shaped generations.🎮✨ 🔔 Subscribe and foll...

The Rkaydz Video Game Museum Collection proudly inducts its third artifact: original Tengen Press Kit Inserts from 1989 — rebellious marketing materials from a time when Atari Games took on Nintendo’s licensing stronghold. Join our curator as we return to the final year of the 1980s — a time of fallen walls, black cartridges, and courtroom showdowns. These bold inserts, promoting titles like Klax...

The Rkaydz Video Game Museum Collection proudly inducts its second artifact: the formidable Diablo Battle Chest - Wide Box Edition from the early 2000s. Join our curator as we journey back to 2001, when iTunes first revolutionized music collections and broadband was still a luxury. This complete anthology features Diablo II, its expansion Lord of Destruction, and a comprehensive strategy guide—pre...

The Rkaydz Video Game Museum Collection proudly inducts its first artifact: the pristine Nintendo Switch OLED model. Join our curator as we explore this 2021 milestone that featured a vibrant 7-inch display, enhanced audio, and an Ethernet-ready dock—Nintendo's refined vision before the Switch 2. Experience museum-quality gaming preservation in audio form, or visit YouTube.com/@RKaydz to see our g...