Two Consoles Too Late | Retro Video Game & Collecting Podcast

A special edition podcast for new and old listeners! Stick It goes to Elgato and my increasing technophobia. An Atari Jaguar sold on Auction Alert with a familiar title. Upcoming developments on the pod include Crystalis and Metroid Prime 2 Echoes.

After thirty years, I finally begin playing the puzzle adventure game that changed the meaning of what a video game is. The best selling PC video game of the 90s still stands up and continues to be ported and updated. On Between the Headphones, I talk with David Hughes from Duckpins4ever once more! A Playstation 2 bundle goes for $1200, so what is the reason? patreon.com/twoconsolestoolate https:/...

Orioles loss, Zelda EoW and burnt soup get my STICK IT! Going back to the Golden Age of FPSs with LucasArts entry Dark Forces. There would be no dark troopers in the Mandolorian WITHOUT this game! An expensive shooter for Sega Genesis comes up on Auction Alert! patreon.com/twoconsolestoolate https://shopgoodwill.com/item/211776417

Wrapping up the experience of buying a Sega Saturn in 2024! Quick peek at the game library of only 261 US releases, and a few Japanese... Will I mod my Sega Saturn to avoid the high cost of collecting for the Saturn? Anthony and Larry from the Retro Gamers Podcast come on the show and talk a little bit about their experience with the 30 year old console. On Auction Alert is the Sega CDX, a console...

I bought a Sega Saturn and I learned a lot along the way! I talk about the history of the console, different models, accessories and where to find a Sega Saturn in 2024! patreon.com/twoconsolestoolate https://youtu.be/cyv6ZehQyTQ?si=P6APfffFAzIZfkNV

A sad start with the passing of James Earl Jones, the iconic voice of Darth Vader. I play and talk about Courier with game developer Kevin Hanley! This is my introduction to the world of homebrew video games! I am on the lookout for a NES top loader on Auction Alert to play the physical release of Courier! patreon.com/twoconsolestoolate https://shopgoodwill.com/item/210203385 www.khangames.com

I play the 1994 Activision action platformer from my freshman year of high school when girls were scary and I couldn't drive! My new Patreon member benefit is live and available at the $5 level! A rare 32X copy of Pitfall TMA goes off for half of the Pricecharting index. patreon.com/twoconsolestoolate https://youtu.be/KnWruWDTfSw?si=tR5u7vWliqySpcHt

On a new interview segment on the podcast called "Between the Headphones," I talk with Mike and Jay from LJN about starting their podcast, physical vs. digital media and soft drinks! A rare and expensive copy of Castlevania Legends is featured on Auction Alert. My microphone boom stand finally kicks the bucket... patreon.com/twoconsolestoolate https://www.nintendolife.com/reviews/gameboy...

Discussing a collection of terms often heard in the video game realm. Exciting news coming in the Fall as Two Consoles Too Late goes west young man (or woman)! A correction from last weeks episode regarding long box variants! Kentucky has sealed Pokemon! But you gotta catch them all... patreon.com/twoconsolestoolate http://videogamesummit.net/

Revisiting the tactical espionage action thriller 25 years later. From Hideo Kojima, the PlayStation classic still entertains, but grows tiresome. Impressions from my recent visit to the Long Island Retro Game Expo. I should've bought MGS The Legacy Collection but instead got a long box variant! patreon.com/twoconsolestoolate

Going back three years and pulling the fifth most played episode out of the archives. Much has changed since then... My "holy grail" is featured on Auction Alert and my new microphone STILL isn't here?! https://www.twitch.tv/twoconsolestoolate  ⁠ ⁠patreon.com/twoconsolestoolate 

Revisiting the ARPG from Square, Vagrant Story! Really starting to somewhat enjoy RPGs. Pickleball now has a video game for all consoles. I bought a fat PS3 with RLoD! Can I fix it? https://www.twitch.tv/twoconsolestoolate  ⁠ ⁠patreon.com/twoconsolestoolate  https://www.mlive.com/sports/2024/07/first-officially-licensed-pickleball-video-game-lets-fans-play-with-pros.html https://vagrantstory.fando...

After shopping for a new Metroidvania, I decide to visit the original classic that started the genre, Castlevania II: Simon's Quest. The game spawned one of the most controversial covers of Nintendo Power EVER, and you can get a graded copy on Auction Alert! Also, the Super Sega Team has developed the Dreamcast core. I'd rather have a Saturn (the console, not the car). patreon.com/twoconso...

I delve into the work of shoot em' up (aka Shmup...) video games with the iconic classic from Konami, Gradius III. Overview of basic gameplay and takeways from playing an extremely difficult shooter from beginning to end...sort of. Does this game having a PS2 port mean I should finally get a backwards fat PS3? Metroid Prime Wind Waker Combo goes off on auction alert but it doesn't work? If...

A look at the original Metroid remake Zero Mission. History, gameplay, sales and critical success of the side scrolling platformer for Game Boy Advance. A brief impression of the new Metroid Prime 4 Beyond trailer, as well as Stray for the Nintendo Switch. The lanternfly invasion garners my ire on Stick It! ⁠patreon.com/twoconsolestoolate

Happy Father's Day! Silksong and Metroid Prime 4 updates? Impressions of the ARPG Shadowrun for SNES and Genesis! Microsoft Xbox One X Limited Edition went for a steal! ⁠patreon.com/twoconsolestoolate

A recent trip the baseball game gone awry. Identifying and overcoming discrimination of certain video games, by genre and more. The Maryland Toy Expo is coming! Fallout 3 progress in full swing! Auction Alert features a sealed Pokemon! ⁠patreon.com/twoconsolestoolate

It has been a year since the release of Zelda TOTK and I still prefer BOTW! Amazon released the Fallout TV series and now I am playing the game again! Auction Alert and Stick It goes to Facebook! ⁠patreon.com/twoconsolestoolate

One more podcast talking about Axiom Verge and the Halo TV series. SEALED copy of Halo 3 on auction alert! ⁠patreon.com/twoconsolestoolate

Just watched the Gran Turismo movie! Purchased Mario Wonder! What is the game of the year? Hollow Knight of course! Auction Alert! Have a good one, I love you and Goodbye! ⁠patreon.com/twoconsolestoolate

My thoughts on what the Japanese snapping guy brought and debuted on the Nintendo Direct. 60% into Castlevania SoTN. Thoughts. Impressions. Likes. Dislikes. Dystopian film Slipstream comes across my feed! How did I miss this film? Can you ship a gaming chair? ⁠patreon.com/twoconsolestoolate

I don't quite remember the Sony Playstation startup sound being so good? My sealed copy of Mario Kart Wii has been graded! What About Bob? Addressing speculation and rumors surrounding the next generation Nintendo console. NO DLC FOR YOU! ToTK won't get any additional content? Symphony of the Night still commands high prices! ⁠patreon.com/twoconsolestoolate

Finding a strange recording at a yard sale find. Hoarder holds a "Coolector's" yard sale. Charles Martinet is hanging his wrenches. Atari 2600+ is announced. Playing Hollow Knight. CIB Atari games? ⁠patreon.com/twoconsolestoolate

After a LONG hiatus, I discuss strategies to overcome a gaming backlog of unplayed games that are gathering dust and creating anxiety! Yars Revenge sealed? A new cat interrupts the podcast! ⁠patreon.com/twoconsolestoolate

I head to an estate sale and find a rare Sony Walkman! After a week of illness, I decide to do a drive by and find some vintage LEGO at a church yard sale! Ending with Auction Alert and the final price of the Sony Walkman! ⁠patreon.com/twoconsolestoolate