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If you've watched my reviews, you've probably heard me complain when a retro handheld or tabletop arcade doesn't save high scores. But this isn't really about the scores themselves—it's about what they represented, and why that little feature was such an important part of the original arcade experience. Let's talk about what we've been trying to preserve all along. #retrogaming #arcadegames #highscore #genxgrownup - SHOP http://genxgrownup.com/amazon http://GenXGrownUp.com/merch - PODCAST http://GenXGrownUp.com/pod - SUPPORT US https://patreon.com/genxgrownup - WEB & SOCIAL http://GenXGrownUp.com/discord https://twitch.tv/genxgrownup http://fb.me/GenXGrownUp https://bsky.app/profile/genxgrownup.com https://www.tiktok.com/@genxgrownup https://www.instagram.com/genxgrownup/ http://GenXGrownUp.com - SPONSORS Fightbox » https://genxgrownup.com/fightbox King of Nerds » http://kingofnerds.tv Order of Cosmic Champions » http://www.orderofcosmicchampions.com - CHAPTERS 00:00 Common Comment 01:15 Small but Important 02:05 What We're Chasing 03:10 The Challenge 04:09 Technical Argument 04:58 The Chase 05:37 What Are We Preserving? 07:12 Gadgets Aren't Arcades 08:03 The Irony 08:44 Why It Matters 09:15 Conclusion

We hit the floor at the Long Island Retro Gaming Expo for a special edition of Bit By Bit, talking with some fascinating people from across the retro gaming world! The Long Island Retro Gaming Expo is a celebration of classic video games, consoles, arcades, and gaming culture, bringing together collectors, creators, vendors, and fans. It’s a weekend packed with games to play, rare finds, tournaments, panels, and plenty of retro nostalgia. https://liretro.com/ #retrogaming #liretro2026 #genxgrownup - LI Retro 2026 SPONSOR PLAION Replai » https://genxgrownup.com/plaion ? Walter Day, founder of Twin Galaxies, joins us to talk about his legendary history documenting video game high scores and the competitive gaming scene. ?? We catch up with The Kitchens Brothers from Audacity Games to hear what they’re working on and why they’re still passionate about creating new experiences for classic gaming hardware. ? And we get a look at the Intec Gaming Light Gun system, designed to bring light-gun gaming back to modern displays and systems. It’s a little history, a little new technology, and a whole lot of retro gaming—all from the floor of Long Island Retro Gaming Expo 2026! If you enjoy retro games, classic hardware, gaming history, and the people keeping it all alive, be sure to subscribe for more from GenXGrownUp! #RetroGaming #LongIslandRetroGaming #TwinGalaxies #WalterDay #AudacityGames #IntecGaming #LightGun #ClassicGaming #GamingHistory #BitByBit #GenXGrownUp - SHOP http://genxgrownup.com/amazon http://GenXGrownUp.com/merch - PODCAST http://GenXGrownUp.com/pod - SUPPORT US https://patreon.com/genxgrownup - WEB & SOCIAL http://GenXGrownUp.com/discord https://twitch.tv/genxgrownup http://fb.me/GenXGrownUp https://bsky.app/profile/genxgrownup.com https://www.tiktok.com/@genxgrownup https://www.instagram.com/genxgrownup/ http://GenXGrownUp.com - CHAPTERS 00:00 - Intro 00:53 - Walter Day 08:34 - Intec Gaming 11:31 - Audacity Games

My Arcade’s Gamestation Retro Go finally has a release window, price, and preorder details — but at $199.99, is this 200+ game handheld actually worth the wait? This week on Bit By Bit, we’re also checking out the newly revealed LEGO PlayStation, Anbernic’s upgraded RG DS Plus dual-screen handheld, Hyperkin’s new ShockLine USB-C power accessories, the strange problem of Gold Plastic Syndrome threatening aging game hardware, Piko’s return of the Bleem name with Bleemcast, Stern’s new Fallout pinball machine, and three classic NES games joining Nintendo Switch Online. From retro handhelds and classic consoles to preservation problems, pinball, and new ways to play old favorites, we’ve got eight more bits of retro gaming news to dig into. #RetroGaming #MyArcade #GamestationRetroGo #LEGOPlayStation #Anbernic #Hyperkin #Bleemcast #Fallout #NintendoSwitchOnline #NES #ClassicGaming #GenXGrownUp - LINKS My Arcade Gamestation Retro Go - https://tinyurl.com/mv2f4675 LEGO PlayStation Official Reveal - https://tinyurl.com/54pu2vm8 Anbernic RG DS Plus - https://tinyurl.com/hpn29f3p Hyperkin ShockLine - https://tinyurl.com/3bnck9v9 GPS Threatens Aging Game Hardware - https://tinyurl.com/5fja6ykf Piko Bleemcast - https://tinyurl.com/2yprctdb Stern Fallout Pinball Machine - https://tinyurl.com/5hx6zadn NSO Adds Three NES Classics - https://tinyurl.com/mubpa9z9 - SHOP http://genxgrownup.com/amazon http://GenXGrownUp.com/merch - PODCAST http://GenXGrownUp.com/pod - SUPPORT US https://patreon.com/genxgrownup - WEB & SOCIAL http://GenXGrownUp.com/discord https://twitch.tv/genxgrownup http://fb.me/GenXGrownUp https://bsky.app/profile/genxgrownup.com https://www.tiktok.com/@genxgrownup https://www.instagram.com/genxgrownup/ http://GenXGrownUp.com - SPONSORS Order of Cosmic Champions » http://www.orderofcosmicchampions.com King of Nerds » http://kingofnerds.tv - CHAPTERS 00:00 - Intro 00:22 - My Arcade Gamestation Retro Go 02:50 - LEGO PlayStation Official Reveal 06:04 - Anbernic RG DS Plus 07:57 - Hyperkin ShockLine 10:07 - GPS Threatens Aging Game Hardware 10:59 - Piko Bleemcast 13:01 - Stern Fallout Pinball Machine 15:10 - NSO Adds Three NES Classics

This video is part of our weekend-long coverage of the Portland Retro Gaming Expo 2026. @RetroGamingExpo #retrogaming #portland #vintage #genxgrownup - SHOP http://genxgrownup.com/amazon http://GenXGrownUp.com/merch - PODCAST http://GenXGrownUp.com/pod - SUPPORT US https://patreon.com/genxgrownup - WEB & SOCIAL http://GenXGrownUp.com/discord https://twitch.tv/genxgrownup http://fb.me/GenXGrownUp https://bsky.app/profile/genxgrownup.com https://www.tiktok.com/@genxgrownup https://www.instagram.com/genxgrownup/ http://GenXGrownUp.com

GenXGrownUp took a field trip to Atlanta on the weekend of June 9, 2017 to take in the sights, sounds, and fun of the Southern-Fried Gameroom Expo.

GenXGrownUps are all about classic arcade games, and we’re pretty keen on face-to-face board & card games as well. So what could be better than getting a little chocolate in your peanut butter in the form of a Burger Time card game? In this quick Plug N Play, Jon gives you a sneak peek at […]