I agree with the sentiment of SF Chronicle writer Peter Hartlaub’s latest column: if you’re too broke to buy modern-day video games for the holidays, go retro.
But I have to take serious issue with some of his choices. Dreamcast? That’s not vintage, that’s just old and busted. Hey, I loved the Dreamcast and it’s got some great games, but it’s still too soon. You won’t be sending the message, “I’m totally retro.” You’d be saying, “I’m cheap and possibly clueless.” Like a mom who walks into the store asking for a Gameboxstation 2.
I agree on Grim Fandango, though.
PS3 Too Pricey? Go Retro [SF Gate, via Kotaku]