While many people in current times spend their time playing
futuristic video games on the new Xbox One or the PlayStation 4, many still
prefer the old style of gaming. This may seem unorthodox to the young gamer out
there but surprisingly the old systems like the Super Nintendo and Sega Genesis
are still sought after at a somewhat high rate.
The
Super Nintendo came into the gaming world in 1991 changing the whole landscape
of gaming and soon after came the Sega Genesis. These two systems featured
better graphics and more big name titles than any other consoles at the time.
The games were usually 2D side scrolling games, puzzle games, or strategy that
could usually be beaten in only hours. Unlike today where games on PS4 and Xbox
basically are never ending and can take months to thoroughly master.
But
why are these systems and games still hanging around after almost twenty years
of not being produced by the makers? Many contend they are nostalgic while
others say they like the simplicity. Ijah Shepard, rapper from Denver, CO, said
“I like the newer systems but, I still rock these games (Super Nintendo)
because I grew up playing them... It just brings me back to a simpler time” While
gamers like Ijah prefer to play Retro-systems just to bring back memories, many
play them solely. Quinn Camp, of Fort Collins, CO says he only plays these
retro-systems because there not as time consuming as the newer style of games.
Many secondhand game stores still hold games for SNES and Sega Genesis, only
selling the games they buy from customers.
Anyone
that grew up in the 90’s can agree that the SNES and Sega Genesis was a huge
part of being a kid back then. While the companies no longer sell authentic
Super Nintendo’s or Sega’s they can still be obtained through EBay, secondhand
gaming stores, or unofficial models being sold by a different company. It seems
people still enjoy these games enough to create a market. They tend to connect
you more with friends while playing together. Like Ashley Woody, of Pueblo, CO
said “When you’re playing these games with people anybody can pick it up, you
don’t need to know any secrets or anything, you can just chill and play.”
