video games

Old game consoles used to be stashed away in closets or sold at yard sales for a few bucks. But today? Some of them are collector goldmines.

From clunky home computers of the ’70s to quirky game consoles from the ’90s, vintage tech has become one of the most surprising investment trends of the decade. Whether collecting out of nostalgia or hunting down rare gems to flip for profit, here's a list of retro consoles and computers—ranked from the modestly valuable to the jaw-droppingly pricey—that could make you rich if you still have one tucked away.

Some vintage video games have become insanely valuable, with collectors shelling out thousands (even hundreds of thousands) for rare copies.

Video games are massive money-making machines. While players enjoy the action, game developers and publishers reap the most significant rewards through record-breaking sales. Here are the top 15 video games bringing in fortunes through copies sold.

There exists a few lucky individuals who have managed to build impressive followings and make their Twitch channels a bonafide business.

From cockroaches in consoles to little kids pulling off a Hollywood-style heist, it's just another day at the office for these video game store employees.