# Ep 22: Pixel Panel - Are Retro Consoles Worth Owning In 2025?

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Podcast: [Retro Reloaded - Retro Gaming Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/retro-reloaded-retro-gaming-podcast-7297900)
Published: 2025-10-14T14:02:00+00:00
Episode link: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lanceroygames/episodes/Ep-22-Pixel-Panel---Are-Retro-Consoles-Worth-Owning-In-2025-e39gi4s
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Duration seconds: 4646

## Resource

With so many remasters, emulators, and digital collections out there, we’re asking the big question: Are retro consoles still worth it in 2025? 🤔 Join our crew Xhojn and Retro Martin as they dive into the nostalgia, the hardware quirks, the collector scene, and the real value of keeping those old systems alive. From dusty cartridges to HDMI mods—nothing’s off the table! 💬 Whether you’re a preservation purist or a digital-only gamer, this one’s for you. Retro Martin: https://x.com/TheRetroMartin 👉 Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/posts/141173907?pr=true #PixelPanel #RetroGaming #GamingPodcast #PreserveThePixels

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