Have you ever walked into your room and noticed that your PlayStation was on and you don’t remember turning it on? Maybe you even thought that you just forgot to turn it off and went with it. Has that happened more than once and now you are sure that your PlayStation is randomly turning itself …
When someone asks if their record albums are ok in cold temperatures it is hard to give an answer without more information. Cold weather is subjective because what someone considers cold varies from person to person. So for this article, will consider anything below 32 degrees Fahrenheit (0 degrees Celsius) as cold. Can you store …
If you have a Sony PS4 or PS5 and you have a large game room or want to play on your PlayStation console outside you might be wondering what the range is for your controllers. Can you go 20 feet? 30? 40? 50? How far can you go away from your PlayStation console and still …
Have you ever owned a Sony PS1 and were going to one of your friend’s houses that has a PS2 and you wanted to bring your controller? Maybe you are buying a PS2 and you want to know if you need to buy extra controllers or if you can use the ones from your PS1. …
If you are on vacation in Japan (or live there) you might want to get a Nintendo Switch since they are typically a little bit cheaper in Japan than in the USA. Of course, one issue that you will be worried about is whether a Switch console or Switch games that are purchased in Japan …
Have you ever been to your friend’s house and watched them playing the Nintendo Switch Lite and wondered if it was able to work on a TV like the original Switch? Maybe you are considering purchasing a Nintendo Switch Lite and you want to know if it is only digital. Most people today do not …
When it comes to owning a Switch, one of the best things about it is the fact that all of your games can be downloaded online from the Nintendo eShop. You do not need to carry around a bunch of different physical game cartridges in a carrying case in order to have all of your …
Records have become considerably more popular in recent years with many people beginning to get into the collection or enjoyment of this old media format. Vinyl records sound great but one of the biggest downsides of any physical media is that it requires you to store it somewhere and it can be quite bulky and …
Xbox is one of the most renowned brands for gaming in the world, which is developed and handled by Microsoft. This is one of the most popular platforms in the whole world for playing video games only coming into second place behind Playstation. If we talk about the users of this gaming platform, then there …
If you are a true game lover, then you will certainly know all about Xboxes and Xbox Live. The console is one of the two biggest console players in the USA and Xbox Live is how you can play virtually any game online with or against opponents around the world. People who love to play …
Have you ever been thinking about the PlayStation and wondered if it was made in America or made in a different country? Maybe you know Sony headquarters is in Japan so you want to know if the PlayStation is made there as well. Well, in this article we will answer all of your questions about …
Did you recently purchase a Nintendo Switch but you are not sure if you can use it while it is charging? maybe you’re considering getting a Nintendo Switch but you want to make sure that you can use it while you are charging it as you normally play a lot at night time. Well in …
There is nothing worse than getting a notification or email that says “this console is banned from the Xbox Network”. When you get an Xbox console ban it means that you can no longer access the Xbox Network and play online, purchase or download games, etc. Essentially when your Xbox console is banned that means …
Have you recently been banned from Xbox Live, or do you have a suspension right now, but you still want to join a party? Maybe you are always the host of the party but are not sure how to do it now that you are banned. Well, in this article, we will give you step-by-step …
Have you ever been playing your new Game Boy Advance and it said that it could not load a game? Maybe every time you put a game into your Gameboy Advance, it will just get stuck on the Gameboy screen. Well in this article we will answer all your questions about the Gameboy Advance, why …
If you’re thinking about selling your pinball machine anytime soon and you want to know what it’s worth, then you’ll need to consider several things before you can price your machine. Figuring out how much a pinball machine is worth is no easy process since the price of any pinball machine depends on several factors. …
If you have just purchased a steering wheel for the Nintendo Switch you are probably curious about what games you can use it for. Maybe you have not purchased the steering wheel yet but you are considering it and want to know if you can only use it with one game or multiple games. Everything …
Have you wondered how much the NES games and the console cost in the 80s? Well, you are not alone! We have been getting this question a lot recently as more and more people are looking to purchase their own original NES. So how much did NES games and the console cost when they first …
If you are having difficulty hitting the cue ball or constantly scratching then it might be time to upgrade your pool sticks. One major issue with buying pool cues is how expensive they can be. Professional grade pool cues can run into the multiple thousands of dollars and most of us don’t have that kind …
In such a ruthless world it is nice to have some time to yourself. Everyone will have different things that they enjoy doing but a popular way to spend some alone time is gaming on your Xbox. Now for people who are not quite familiar with the world of gaming, this may sound absurd. But …
The first one-pocket tournament took place in 1961. It was promoted by the Jansco Brothers. The book that was published about the one-pocket game is by Hayden Lingo. It was later adapted for the national and international arenas directly from the book. It is a game that consists of two players, two teams of two. …
A popular game on the Nintendo Switch is Animal Crossing. Players can collect money to pay for their human avatar’s home which is in a village of human-like animals. Whether you are playing a relaxing game of Animal Crossing when the power goes out, or you are taking your Switch with you on a car …
The game of pinball is an arcade classic that has been going through some major changes as of late. More specifically, it’s a game that is quickly dropping its complicated machinery in favor of virtual gaming. But, is this really the best route for the game to go? What are the differences between virtual pinball …
Bowlliards, as the name states, is a combination of two games. It combines bowling and pocket billiards. In the terms of bowling, there is a perfect score that you want to reach. This game can be played by any number of players or teams and it can even be played with just one player. In …
There is no question that the Nintendo Switch will last a long time. This is because the Nintendo Switch has been built extremely strong as it is designed to be used at home and on the go. But exactly how long can you expect a Switch to last The Switch will last for a minimum …
Have you been playing on your Xbox console, and there was someone you just hated or knew that they were cheating and wanted to get them banned? Maybe they were just extremely annoying and would always take things too far during the game or even after. Well, in this article you will learn how to …
This game’s objective is to use the white cue ball to pot the other balls in the correct sequence and ultimately score more points than your opponent to win this game. Players enjoy it and go to reprieve or start the casing with a coin hurl choosing who gets to go first. The break is …
Do you have a big arcade-style pinball machine that you need to move upstairs in your house? It’s probably very heavy, and a bigger job than you can handle by yourself. You could enlist the help of a bunch of friends but if you have a narrow stairway this still might not work very well. …
English Billiards is very popular not just in England but all around the world thanks to the British Empire. It is a cue sport that is played by two players that use an object ball that is red in color as well as two cue balls that are yellow and white in color. Each player …
It is easy to see why some players may feel that pinball is more a game of chance than a game of skill. After pouring pocketfuls of quarters into pinball machines, some have gone as far as to say the pinball game itself is rigged. Are pinball machines rigged? Pinball machines aren’t rigged. It may …
Buying a pinball machine allows for the creation of a unique and thrilling experience when it comes time for entertainment. There is a newfound love for this beloved blast from the past. The problem with investing in purchases of this type for your personal collection is they come with a hefty price tag. This causes …
If you have not noticed already, all that is retro is the new craze. Last year they saw a rise in sales for retro items that had not been seen since the 90s, which makes the pinball machine a valuable piece. Despite pinball’s popularity once again spiking among enthusiasts along with new upgrades to fit …
Visible wobble may be normal for garbage record player turntables but you’ll find that zero wobbles is the industry standard for quality machines. Too many people when their record wobbles don’t seem to understand where the problem comes from. Some of the most common reasons for it happening are the record player could be poorly …
The first coin-operated pinball machines appeared in the United States in the early 1930s but the table games that they drew inspiration from go back to at least the 1870s. Pinball was one of the most popular arcade-style amusements up until the late 1970s when video games emerged as competition. It wasn’t long before game …
You’ve listened to “Pinball Wizard” thousands of times. You practice hitting the flippers just at the right time, even going so far as to look up YouTube videos to try to see what you’re doing wrong. And yet, you can’t seem to get a game to happen for more than three minutes. Why am I …
Have you ever been playing on the PlayStation Network and wondered if game sharing was allowed? Have you heard about someone getting banned for sharing their games with one of their friends? Well, no matter what question you have we are going to answer it in this article. So can you get banned on your …
Victrola is a very popular brand in the music industry. It has built for itself a good reputation over the years with its manufacturing of high-quality products. Victrola has a wide variety of products including record players that it makes but specifically in this article today I will be talking about the new reproduction Victrolas …
Baseball billiards is a game that is played using 21 object balls and was invented in 1912. The balls are numbered from 1 to 21. It uses a cue ball that is white. As with other billiard games, the 21 balls are racked in a triangle-shaped wood rack at the foot spot. In this game, …
When most people think of sports, their first thought isn’t a pinball competition. They will normally think of athletic ones like basketball and football. There are also other sports competitions that are not your typical display of athleticism, such as the new Esports category that focuses on competitive video gaming. With the term sports covering …
It only takes one good pinball game to get a player hooked. The zoom, boom, and bright colors of a pinball machine are mesmerizing in their own right. No matter how you look at it, a pinball machine is a serious work of engineering and art. How do pinball machines work? Though older pinball machines …
Since the recent spike in the popularity of the Nintendo Switch, many gamers have been wondering if they should buy used games. As a follower of the platform, I’ve seen a lot of discussion about this question. People do not want to buy a used Switch game only to find out that it does not …
Have you been playing on Xbox Live and recently found out that your account was banned? Although this may not seem like a big deal to some people, most gamers have all of their saved data and games on their accounts. This is why so many people want to get that account back! So how …
Are you in the market for a new pinball machine? How exciting! Maybe you are remembering simpler times in your youth when not every game was played on a video game console. Maybe you’re setting up an arcade with many different types of pinball machines. Or maybe you are just looking for a new edition …
Have you ever been playing a game and wondered what the penalty was for hitting someone else’s ball in a pocket? Should it be brought back out, or left in the pocket? Well, in this article we will go over everything you need to know about this and all of the rules for different pool …
Retro Only was started as a resource to help people just like you get the answers to their questions about retro Music, arcade machine, video game consoles, toys, board games, and more. Over the years we have expanded to include some more modern products but have tried to keep the retro theme. Hi, I’m Matt …
Have you gone into the EShop recently and received an error code? Maybe you are looking to purchase a Nintendo Switch, but want to make sure you don’t get one that will not work properly. If you keep reading, we will answer your questions as well as help you be able to not be banned …
If your Nintendo Switch console has ever been banned by Nintendo, you know the pains of losing the ability to play online. A banned Switch is usually restricted access from all online gaming abilities- including multi-players, messaging friends, and downloading or updating games. A Nintendo Switch console is considered relatively useless after being banned as …
Although quite a few people have played arcade machines, very few people actually own them. With the new generation of Arcade 1Up machines being available, all of that is changing! The Arcade 1Up machines are revolutionizing the way people are able to play arcade machines. They allow people to have an arcade machine in their …
When the Wii U was originally released, there were many skeptics that didn’t think it was that good of an upgrade. They also thought that it wasn’t worth upgrading just for a better controller. What they didn’t realize was that you got far more than just a better controller when you purchased the Wii U. …
Arcades where you would go to play pinball, Pac-Man, and other old-school arcade machines were all the rage back in the 20th century. Kids and adults alike would spend hours in front of these brightly lit arcade machines. Many people’s favorite was the pinball machine as you got to enjoy whacking the metal ball around …
The Gameboy Advance SP is still a popular console despite coming out in 2003. Since this console is still quite popular it is also still quite expensive. But how much can you expect to pay for a Gameboy Advance SP? How much is the Gameboy Advance SP currently worth? Those prices are for the regular …
Playing pinball can be a great way to pass the time and make money. However, before you start searching for a pinball machine, there are many factors you need to consider. Making a list of the most relevant questions to ask yourself when getting a pinball machine can help you find the perfect one for …
Have you recently heard about PlayStation Direct being a real thing? Maybe one of your friends ordered a device from them and hasn’t received it yet, and you want to know if it is a real PlayStation company. Well, in this article, we will go over everything you need to know about PlayStation Direct. So …
Have you ever been playing Monopoly and wondered about selling a property when you need money? Maybe you heard you could, but some people say that you can’t. Well, in this article we will go over everything you need to know about selling properties, houses, or hotels when you are playing Monopoly. In Monopoly, you …
Animal Crossing is such a fun game to play no matter how old you are. This game allows you to create your own island and build your own life exactly how you want it. Everything on the island is fully customizable including the inside of your house all the way down to the furniture. Many …
There is nothing better than playing on arcade machines and having loads of fun and then getting tickets that you can use to buy prizes! Just playing the arcade machines is plenty of fun but getting tickets so you can win cool items makes it even better. Of course, one downside to playing arcade machines …
Have you ever tried to play on a Nintendo Switch, but you were not sure if it needed WiFi to work or not? Maybe you are looking at getting a Switch, but you don’t have WiFi and you want to know if it will still work. Well, in this article we will go over everything …
Have you ever wanted to play your Sega Genesis, but you weren’t sure if it would work on the newer TVs or exactly how to connect it? Maybe you have new HDTVs and you want to know what you need to play your Sega Genesis on it? Well, in this article we will go over …
When you are downloading an app or a game on the Xbox console it seems like you have to wait for hours until the downloading is completed sometimes! The game files that are very large generally download at an incredibly slow speed on the Xbox. Of course, the downloading speed of any video games or apps …
Have you ever been playing a game of pool, and you scratched? Maybe your opponent said that they got to do whatever they want with the cue ball, and that does not sound right. Well, in this article I will go over the rules about scratching in 8-ball and what the official rules say. Later …
Suspensions and bans can be pretty strenuous. Suspensions can be lifted after a period of time but that is obviously not the case with bans. Once your PlayStation system has been banned, it cannot be reversed and the decision is final. This occurs especially due to severe behavior and also after several suspensions for less …
Have you recently gone to purchase a Nintendo Switch Lite but you wanted to find out if you could download games or if you could use cartridges on it? Maybe one of your friends has a Nintendo Switch and you are considering getting the Nintendo Switch Lite because it is cheaper, but you want to …
Do you own a Gameboy Advance and you hate the fact that the screen is never bright? Maybe you heard that there was a way to make your Gameboy Advance screen brighter and you want to know how. Well, in this article we will go over everything you need to know about the Gameboy Advance …
Have you ever wondered about plugging your Nintendo Switch in while you were gone, but you didn’t want it to overcharge? Maybe you heard rumors about people’s Switch catching on fire because they were overcharged. Well, in this article we will go over everything you need to know about the Nintendo Switch and its overcharging. …
Are you considering buying a Nintendo Switch, but unsure if the 4,5, or 6-year-old you are buying it for would like it? Maybe you are looking for the perfect Christmas or birthday present for your kid or grandkid and just aren’t quite sure what the best age range for a Nintendo Switch is. So is …
Have you ever wondered if you can play a Joker in Rummikub and the best ways to do it? Maybe you have been playing Rummikub and you have even disagreed with others about whether or not you can use a Joker in a specific way while playing. Well, in this article we will go over …
Microsoft is one of the most renowned and famous brands in the whole world for its technology and continuous success in the field of technology. Microsoft has developed Xbox Live for people who love to play games via their Xbox consoles to be able to play them online with friends or even complete strangers! Xbox …
Do you have an NES system that the power light is blinking on? Maybe one of your friends asked you to Google how to fix this issue on their machine. Maybe you have even tried blowing into the cartridge but it still isn’t working! No matter what the reason is, you are in the right …
PlayStation is one of the leading video game companies produced and manufactured by Sony Interactive Entertainment. The original Playstation was released in Japan in December 1994. As technology has advanced over the years the Playstation has gone from a console where you could only play physical games to one where you can play with or …
Have you ever been playing pool and you happened to scratch on the 8 ball? Maybe someone said you should lose, and someone else said it just comes back out. Well, in this article we will go over everything you need to know about pool and the rules of the game. So what happens if …
Have you ever come across some original Atari 2600 games and wondered if they were valuable at all? Maybe you or your friends own some and you were considering selling them, but want to see if any of them are valuable. Well, we have the answers for you! So how much is an original Atari …
Have you been enjoying time playing on your PlayStation and today you got a notification that your account has been banned or suspended? Maybe you aren’t even sure what you did, but you still want to play online. So how do you fix your PSN account that has been banned or temporarily suspended? If you …
Have you ever owned a PlayStation and wanted to take it with you on vacation? Maybe the place you were going didn’t have any gaming systems so you wanted to take yours, but did not know if you could put it in your luggage? Well, in this article we will go over everything you need …
Have you ever been playing the Xbox and found out your account was banned? Maybe you heard about one of your friend’s Xbox accounts being banned and wondered how long the ban would be for. No matter which question you have, you will definitely want to know your Xbox suspension length. Xbox account suspensions will …
We are all probably aware of the popularity of gaming consoles. The Switch the title refers to here is the Nintendo Switch – the popular gaming console produced by Nintendo. Homebrew is a method of jailbreaking the Switch which then allows you to use the console however you like and install whatever games and software …
Gaming is something that many people enjoy doing on a regular basis. It is an important part of many people’s lives simply because gaming is a lot of fun to do by yourself or with friends. Nintendo is one of the trusted names in the industry and many people enjoy using their different systems but …
Nintendo is a company that is well known for its video game characters and consoles. It has released many different consoles and video games over the years with iconic characters such as Yoshi, Mario, Luigi, Zelda, and many more! The most recent console that Nintendo released was the Nintendo Switch. The Switch has sold over …
Have you grown up playing Mario games and loved the storyline that came with them? Maybe you even owned the original NES when you fell in love with Mario. Well, because you love Mario games, and the most popular console is the PS4 and PS5, you are probably wondering, Is there Mario Brothers for the …
Have you ever been playing a game on the PlayStation and got so caught up when you got killed that you accidentally cursed? Maybe you are worried that you are going to get banned from playing on the PlayStation. Well, we have all of your answers in this article. So can you get banned for …
Have you ever wondered about changing the region of your Xbox? Maybe you heard about people doing it to get stuff a little cheaper, and you are always looking for ways to save money. Obviously, you don’t want to do anything that can get you banned as that is the last thing you want to …
Have you ever lost your Nintendo Switch? After paying a good chunk of money for the gaming console, you might be worried you may have left it somewhere never to be found again. Portable devices like the Nintendo Switch are easy to misplace since you can take them anywhere with you. They are also very …
Have you been playing your PlayStation console and just received notice that your account has been banned? Maybe one of your friends’ accounts just got banned and they want to know how long it could be banned for. So how long is my PlayStation account banned for? If your PlayStation account was banned by Sony, …
Have you recently been banned by PlayStation and you aren’t sure why? Maybe you were just playing a game and got kicked from playing and you didn’t do anything? No matter what question you have, we will have the answer for you in this article. So can anything be done because my PlayStation account was …
Have you visited a mall, or maybe an arcade in your area recently, and noticed a punching bag machine? Odds are if you are reading this then yes, you have. These punching bag machines are known as an “Arcade Punching Machine.” In this article, we will talk about arcade punching machines, and if you should …
Have you been playing Rummikub recently and wondered how someone can win almost every time? Maybe you want to win sometime but you just can never seem to do it! Well, in this article we will go over everything you need to know to learn how to win at Rummikub. So how do you win …
Have you ever been playing your PlayStation and you wondered about playing your games on their Xbox? Maybe you heard that there was a hack to play PlayStation games on an Xbox. Well, no matter what question you have, we will answer them in this article. So will PlayStation games work on an Xbox? Unfortunately, …
An arcade game is a machine that became popular in the mid-late 20th century. They can be found in public places such as malls, amusement arcades, game shops, restaurants and other places. They are usually video games, pinball machines, and electromechanical games. The late 1970s through the 1980s witnessed a surge in these arcade games …
Do you own an Atari, and have considered selling it if the price was right? Maybe your parents have a few of these old gaming consoles lying around the house and you are wondering if they are worth a small fortune. Well if that is you then you are in the right place! In this …
Have you recently gone onto your PS4/PS5 and found out you have been banned? Maybe your friend reported one of your comments as a joke and now you are banned. You are going to want to know: How long is a temporary PS4/PS5 (Playstation 4/ Playstation 5) ban? Although there is not any specific time …
Do you want to know how to hack the Atari Breakout game? Maybe you just heard from a friend that said the game can be hacked. No matter why you are interested in the hack, we will take you through a step-by-step guide on how to hack Atari Breakout. This post will go into depth …
Have you ever been playing on a pool table and realized that what you were playing on was not slate? Maybe you didn’t realize that there are pool tables made out of more materials than slate. Well in this article we will go over everything you need to know about pool tables and what they …
Have you ever wondered about the Sega Saturn internal memory? Does it have one? Can I use it to save my games or upload new games? Well in this article we will answer all of your questions about the Sega Saturns internal memory. So does the Sega Saturn have internal memory? Although the Sega Saturn …
Have you been wondering if, in the game Monopoly, the person who owns the property is in jail, do you have to pay rent? Maybe this is an argument you have had on different occasions when playing Monopoly and you want to know what the official rule is. Well in this article we will go …
A number of users have complained that their Super Nintendo screen appears black and white rather than colored on their screens. This could be due to a number of reasons, including the possibility of your TV being black and white. In this article we will go over everything you need to know about Super Nintendo …
Have you ever played the Nintendo Switch and wondered why you couldn’t find the dock anymore for it? Maybe you broke yours and have been looking for a replacement. Well, you are probably wondering: Did Nintendo discontinue the Switch dock? Although Nintendo did discontinue the dock for the Switch in 2017, in 2019 Nintendo began …
Have you ever owned an Air Hockey table and it was just taking up too much room in the house? Maybe it was supposed to go in your man cave, but it will not fit and now you don’t have any place to put it. Well, in this article we will go over if you …
Monopoly is a fun game that everyone loves to play. But when it comes to certain rules of the game sometimes people will get confused. One such rule that many people are confused by is mortgaging the properties that you own in Monopoly. Can you mortgage them? Do you need to do anything specific before …
If you have ever been playing a game on Xbox and you know someone is cheating, it is simple to report them. You may also receive a message from someone you were playing against and the message is very inappropriate, so you report them. The main question you will probably want to know is how …
Have you ever gone to buy a pool cue and realized they were super expensive? Maybe you are just starting off and you bought a used pool table but it didn’t come with cue sticks. How expensive can a couple of pieces of wood be right? And then you went to the store (or online) …
Have you ever tried to log into your PlayStation (PS4 or PS5) account and it said that your email or password was incorrect? Maybe you got an email that said someone requested to change your email address and you know it wasn’t you. If you have experienced either of these issues you are likely wondering …