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The 13 best retro gaming gifts for the 2024 holidays

Here are the best retro gaming gifts you can get this year, as chosen by Engadget editors.

If you don’t feel like hunting through eBay and local game shops for old cartridges to add to your loved one’s collection, we’ve got some other gift ideas for the nostalgic gamer in your life — from video upscalers for old consoles to retro-themed books and artwork. 8-Bitdo, a company known for its popular retro-focused game controllers (recommended elsewhere in this guide) has expanded into console-themed PC accessories, and the Retro Mechanical Keyboard is the perfect gift for the Mario-maniac in your life. The selection includes essentials ( Super Mario Land, Balloon Kid) and less-remembered fare ( Bubble Ghost, Jelly Boy) alike, sprinkling in both Western and Japanese covers along the way.

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