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The RetroBeat: Why I switched from physical game collecting to digital

  • Posted byby Mike Minotti
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  • 3 min

A few years ago, I started building up my collection of classic consoles and games. This was sparked in equal parts by nostalgia, finding some of my original cartridges in my parents’ basement, and the convenient opening of a local store that sold retro games.

But after a few years of working on my collection, I find that I’m beginning to wander back to the digital world for my retro gaming kicks.

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Mike Minotti

Mike Minotti has been with GamesBeat since 2012, starting as an intern. Based near Youngstown, Ohio, he now manages GamesBeat's editorial team. He's also a prolific podcaster, appearing on multiple shows covering the gaming industry.