What is the definition of 'retro' to you?

[Leviafen]

not in the traditional sense imo but it can be viewed as a part of a retro collection

 

[Adrastia]

I just started enjoying the PS3 I bought in 2012. So no. It's new.

 

[DjQuick2008]

in 2026 it definitely has a case for sure. im in a fb group and the resounding word is no.

 

[Jotaro]

don't care, if its retro or not

ps3/xbox360 era, still the last actual gen of unique/creative games, where devs would use their artistic direction/imagination and would also use actual effort in making good games

 

[HyperTurboFox]

Even since their support ended,
3DS and Vita have becoming one of the biggest system for homebrew devs outside of EmulationStation Linux Handheld.
Prices of the 3DS & Vita goes up high especially New 3DS model.
3DS Emulation is very good but Vita isn't.
Both are considered to be the Ultimate Handheld to play Native GBA/DS/PSP without the use of emulation. Hey it's not perfect but it's get the jobs done.
Both System are very respectable in the Handheld community especially the Retro Handheld Community.
As a kid who grow up in that generation, it's shocking that both 15 year old systems are considered retro despite their gap is more close to Nintendo Switch than PS2/GameCube.

 

[HyperNelson01 HyperNelson01]

Due to the age of both consoles not but due to the generation (8th Generation Maybe).

 

[Deleted member 660650]

People tend to use the word "retro" wrongly:

You would see "retro" especially in clothing because often old trends sometimes revived therefore people either wear clothes that were once prime fashion or they wanna wear such old-fashioned style clothes therefore the clothes that are produced new in "old style" makes it retro clothes.

In the context of video game consoles, they are not being "retro" because "it has been decades since they were released" and/or "despite they are old they are still popular or have gained new popularity".

For example NES is not a retro console, what's retro console is NES Classic Edition because it's a modern take on an old console that was released way after the original console. It kept the old style as it's but has the modern stuff when it been long time since the original console was released and all which pretty much makes it a retro console. That's why for example slim PS2 models are not retro consoles of fat PS2 lol.

So instead of calling NES "retro" we gotta call it "vintage" because:

So should we call 3DS and PS Vita "vintage"?: Sure. They are old tech especially when they were what that era could produce but now we are in a different era with a different generation of consoles. For example I would also call PS4 vintage too lol.

 

[Miles Miles]

3DS and Vita are NOT retro!

 

[Deleted member 660650]

3DS and Vita are NOT retro!

Yeah! For example this website shouldn't be named "Retro Game Talk" because most of the games here are vintage so it should've been "Vintage Game Talk"!!!

For example this game is "retro": https://store.steampowered.com/app/3597580/Earthion/

If they want us to only talk about such games then sureee why not lol.

For example this game is "vintage": https://retrogametalk.com/repo/sega_genesis_roms/hellfire-usa-europe-japan/

lolol

 

[Scotty Scotty]

3DS and Vita are NOT retro!

Not YET, at least.

To me, if a console is at least 15 years old, then it's retro.

 

[Miles Miles]

Not YET, at least.

To me, if a console is at least 15 years old, then it's retro.

I don't give a certain amount of years for a console to be retro. To me a console must feel like it comes from a completely different era to be retro. I don't consider the PS3 or 360 to be retro because they both have online gaming, digital downloads, and HDMI output.

 

[Deleted member 560402]

If it ain't 20 years old yet, it ain't retro.

 

[Lg42inchtv]

Not in my eyes because my idea of something being retro is for something to be 20 years or older Plus it would make me feel old to consider the 3DS and Vita to be retro since I grew up with the 3DS and I'm only 19

 

[nyka]

I mean if it's not being carried by stores I sort of consider it retro. The 3DS came out in..early 2011 right? That was 14 years ago...There are kids who owned a 3DS that can drive, vote, and some that can already drink so like. That's a young retro console sure but I'd call it retro all the same.

 

[Deleted member 58254]

my favorite retro console is ps4

 

[nyka]

my favorite retro console is ps4

It runs so loud these days T_T b-but that's how you know that the little ps4 is trying; is doing it's best! *nodnod*

 

[Deleted member 58254]

It runs so loud these days T_T b-but that's how you know that the little ps4 is trying; is doing it's best! *nodnod*

 

[Juiceala]

Even since their support ended,
3DS and Vita have becoming one of the biggest system for homebrew devs outside of EmulationStation Linux Handheld.
Prices of the 3DS & Vita goes up high especially New 3DS model.
3DS Emulation is very good but Vita isn't.
Both are considered to be the Ultimate Handheld to play Native GBA/DS/PSP without the use of emulation. Hey it's not perfect but it's get the jobs done.
Both System are very respectable in the Handheld community especially the Retro Handheld Community.
As a kid who grow up in that generation, it's shocking that both 15 year old systems are considered retro despite their gap is more close to Nintendo Switch than PS2/GameCube.

You know, unlike the 3DS and Wii U online stores, the Vita's online store is still open, for consumers at least, not for developers, but you can still buy games digitally, it will more than likely shut down any day now but for the moment it is still open.

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Not in my eyes because my idea of something being retro is for something to be 20 years or older Plus it would make me feel old to consider the 3DS and Vita to be retro since I grew up with the 3DS and I'm only 19

Yeah, that's not how it usually works though, people called the Super Nintendo Retro in 2003, I understand it's subjective but generally speaking if a system is no longer being supported by the owner company, or if they close online stores then it's considered Retro, in some cases however like the PS3 and PS Vita while online stores are technically still open, they are closed for developers, so I suppose they also fall under Retro.

But then... what about smartphones? I mean online stores are still open and running, but games like Angry Birds and Subway Surfers are considered Retro, I know kids who grew up with these games are now in university, so... idk tbh... PC too?

 

[thanonyx thanonyx]

Not until they turn 20 in 2031.

 

[Deleted member 560402]

Not until they turn 20 in 2031.

Gen Z getting nostalgic for games that are only a decade old. lol

 

[Juiceala]

Gen Z getting nostalgic for games that are only a decade old. lol

Now now, let's not pretend like we, old hags, did not feel nostalgic for the N64 and Playstation in 2004.

 

[Deleted member 560402]

Now now, let's not pretend like we, old hags, did not feel nostalgic for the N64 and Playstation in 2004.

I had OOT on Gamecube by then. I was more interested in NES because it was before my time.

 

[Matricks]

I called them OG.

• Original:
  More broadly, "OG" can mean "original," referring to the first or earliest version of something.
  
  
• Veteran/Old-school:
  It can also be used to describe someone who is experienced, knowledgeable, and has been around for a long time in a specific area, similar to a "veteran" or "old-school".
  

Essentially, "OG" can signify someone or something that is highly regarded for being authentic, experienced, or a pioneer in a particular field.

 

[Rocket2049]

facts, sony doesn't have any other handheld console and a lot of vita games ported to ps4/5 and PC seem very recent to me, not retro at all,
one of my all time favorite games is on it, Ys 8 (don't play this on Vita though, more content on PS4, PC, and switch)

and nintendo well, i personally don't think the switch is all that portable but nintendo wants to forget 3ds ever existed, there's not enough 3ds to switch ports, I like what they did with bravely default and some other gems on 3ds need to be remade (kid icarus uprising is the best 3ds game)

 

[Juiceala]

facts, sony doesn't have any other handheld console and a lot of vita games ported to ps4/5 and PC seem very recent to me, not retro at all,
one of my all time favorite games is on it, Ys 8 (don't play this on Vita though, more content on PS4, PC, and switch)

and nintendo well, i personally don't think the switch is all that portable but nintendo wants to forget 3ds ever existed, there's not enough 3ds to switch ports, I like what they did with bravely default and some other gems on 3ds need to be remade (kid icarus uprising is the best 3ds game)

Counter Facts!

I know is not the same but it is technically a portable gaming device.