Two Consoles Too Late | Retro Video Game & Collecting Podcast

Two Consoles journeys to the flea markets of Baltimore once again in search of video games.  In his quest, he comes across a copy of Gradius III, though he has no SNES to play it on... Meanwhile, in Joppatowne, a rare treasure awaits as Jackson searches for an elusive copy of Metroid Samus Returns...

On "Between the Headphones," I talk with Nick from the YouTube channel Super Nicktendo about the retro video game market, collecting, physical media and golf! On Auction Alert, a WATA sealed graded game comes up on ShopGoodwill... What is value when talking about retro video games? ⁠patreon.com/twoconsolestoolate

Part Schmup. Part Action Adventure. All Fun! Talking about the hybrid game from the developers of Aleste and Blazing Lazers. Certainly a hidden gem for the NES. Despite difficulty and ability, i conquered Naju is only two days... Lots of Sega Saturn games are going off at prices way above market. Why? patreon.com/twoconsolestoolate

We're diving deep into one of the most cinematic, mind-bending, and underrated gems of the 16-bit era—Flashback That’s right. A game that’s part sci-fi thriller, part platformer, and 100% different. If you’ve ever wondered what would happen if Blade Runner met PoP you’re in the right place. Ubisoft confirms that Pop Sands of Time is still being remade. On Auction Alert, I take a look at sold copie...

I come back to the run and gun Playstation franchise by ways of Days Gone. Nostalgia gets the best of me... 007 First Light trailer dropped and it looks pretty bad... One of the rarest Playstation games is actually a copy of Syphon Filter 3... patreon.com/twoconsolestoolate

My panel on Retro Video Games and podcasting while trying to overcome the noise... Rare SNES carts sell on a website other than ShopGoodwill...

I finally decide to sit down with the 16-bit entries into the Castlevania series. Through the miracle of save staes, I made it through some... With me to talk about these games is Mike form the YouTube channel Dongled! And on Auction Alert, we see what is out there on SGW! https://www.youtube.com/@Dongled patreon.com/twoconsolestoolate

Bethesda shadow dropped a remaster of the twenty year old RPG, so I decided to blow the dust off my original PS3 copy and do a deep dive. The strategy guide is not cheap and why is that?

My impressions of the hack n' slash action adventure game on the Sega Dreamcast with good voice talent, however bad dialogue... See what goodies are available for the Dreamcast... patreon.com/twoconsolestoolate

Finally did a deep dive into the thirty year olf JRPG Chrono Trigger from a dream team of developers. Does it still hold up today? A couple Nintendo Directs happened with a few tasty tidbits. I bought a Sega Dreamcast. What lies in the future with this 25 year old console... Charles Cornell https://youtu.be/TeCtO_9E0LE?si=_SC-7vFV9anFhrZe

Discussing the precursor to Assassin's Creed from Ubisoft, Pop Sands of Time! A game that was the foundation for a huge franchise and has a remaster yet to be released. I am a "Xennial." Not sure how I feel about being rebranded. The PS3 go a new update for Blu-ray stability... patreon.com/twoconsolestoolate Jordan Mechner doc about the OG Pop https://youtu.be/sw0VfmXKq54?si=nUNPuFLM...

Talking about the first game of the huge franchise from Ubisoft that has spawned 12 mainline games and a Hollywood action Blockbuster! Rare Philips CD-i Zelda games on Auction Alert patreon.com/twoconsolestoolate

Talking about Paperboy for the NES with Adam Blank from the podcast Remember the Game! Brian Riggsbee has another awesome book out!

Revisiting the Sega Genesis port of the arcade side scrolling classic Rolling Thunder 2! This sequel didn’t just improve on the original—it refined it. New mechanics, a co-op mode, and a more vibrant color palette made Rolling Thunder 2 feel like an evolution of the series while staying true to its roots. The Genesis port also added a few extras, such as a password system for saving progress and a...

I ask the long lingering question of whether Goodwill is a "good" company or are they just another corporation out for a profit despite being a non-profit! The PS4 might surpass the PS2 is new games for the console. Switch 2 is here. RIP Bob...

Wrapping the highlights of the 2024! Game of the year goes to... Hope and expectations for 2025. Bob? Silksong? Prime 4? Playing Soul Blazer to end the year and found a pretty good R&B single while on the hunt for a sold copy. patreon.com/twoconsolestoolate

A new Superman trailer dropped this week! I impart my knowledge and experience of the things I have picked up along the way trying to repair video game consoles. Checking out GW for parts and repair consoles and controllers patreon.com/twoconsolestoolate

A listener requested Blooper reel podcast! All the missteps and gaffs made while recording the pod. Sony sold a couple million PS2 consoles magically ANOTHER SEALED Mario Bros hits ShopGoodwill https://shopgoodwill.com/item/217715637 https://www.ign.com/articles/sony-confirms-the-playstation-2-has-sold-over-160-million-consoles-worldwide

Acquiring new streaming devices has led me to Stick It! The PS5 had a new update for the 30th anniversary of PlayStation! Tried the post apocalyptic action RPG Crystalis from SNK! patreon.com/twoconsolestoolate https://shopgoodwill.com/item/216920937 https://shopgoodwill.com/item/217119919

Why play Goldeneye when Domark developed a side scrolling action video game that reminds me a lot of Rolling Thunder 2... While not perfect, James Bond 007 video games leave much to be desired. I passed on four GameCube 007 titles since the replay ability of these games is quite low. patreon.com/twoconsolestoolate https://www.npr.org/2024/11/21/nx-s1-5199745/remembering-vic-flick-guitarist-for-pop...

A special video podcast checking out the Northpoint Flea market, aka the "Dirt Mall" searching for James Bond video games for the upcoming podcast episode! patreon.com/twoconsolestoolate

Twenty years after it's release, I talk with Albert from his You Tube channel, The Orpheon about the Metroid Prime sequel and the forthcoming Metroid Prime 4 Beyond! ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@TheOrpheon⁠ ⁠patreon.com/twoconsolestoolate

Twenty years after it's release, I talk with Albert from his You Tube channel, The Orpheon about the Metroid Prime sequel! https://www.youtube.com/@TheOrpheon patreon.com/twoconsolestoolate

How much do ALL 103 PS1 long box video games cost? How much does it cost to protect them? What is Starblade Alpha and why is it $600? Do you want to buy ALL the games at once? Where can I find PS1 long box video games online? And Wavebirds really do cost $50... patreon.com/twoconsolestoolate https://shopgoodwill.com/item/213274714 PS1 Long Box on eBay

Brief audio snippet from my panel at the Video Game Summit 2024. Stick It goes to me for not getting the whole panel recorded! Auction Alert is featuring new and old consoles, rare and common games and a preview of the next Two Consoles episode! patreon.com/twoconsolestoolate