10 retro game players you can buy in Hong Kong, from Pandora’s Box and knock-offs to FC Pocket
Amid the fad for retro game consoles such as the NES Classic and SNES Classic from Nintendo, we scoured the city’s Golden Computer Arcade for some alternatives
The current retro gaming trend is a reaction to a modern gaming world that has got out of hand. As big corporations attempt to offset massive development budgets through pre-orders, in-game purchases and other ethically questionable attempts, many gamers long for simpler times.
These gamers have been snatching up retro consoles such as the NES Classic and SNES Classic from Nintendo in such numbers that these mainstream systems are often hard to come by.
Eight of the best Hong Kong classic video game arcades – ratings, how to find them and what to play
To help out gamers who’ve been unable to get their hands on these in-demand consoles, we spent an afternoon at the (in) famous Golden Computer Arcade in Sham Shui Po, tracking all the weird retro devices on offer.
Some are authentic, some are a bit dubious, but all are guaranteed to satisfy your retro gaming urges.
Mini Game/Cool Baby
Last year’s NES Classic, a mini version of the 1980s console, was a sensation. Containing just 30 games, it quickly sold out and soon started commanding exorbitant prices. You can still get one at Golden Arcade for around HK$2,000.
