Retro Game Enthusiasts Have A Bunch Of Cool Collections To Choose From These Days
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Feeling nostalgic? Then check out one of the many retro game collections at Best Buy. Each one features numerous classic games in a single package, giving you a chance to relive everything from timeless RPGs like Final Fantasy, classic Capcom arcade fighting games, and more. Yu-Gi-Oh fans will also want to check out the newly released Early Days Collection that's packed with over a dozen Game Boy and Game Boy Advance games and includes an exclusive Yu-Gi-Oh trading card. If you need help sifting through the massive catalog, we’ve compiled a list of several notable retro game collections available at Best Buy.
Atari 50: The Anniversary Celebration Expanded Edition
$32 ($40)
This collection pulls together over 90 games across a variety of Atari platforms. This includes:
- Asteroids
- Breakout
- Centipede
- Cloak & Dagger
- Crystal Castles
- Missile Command
- Pong
- And more.
You’ll also get various commentaries about many of the games, giving you a chance to learn more about the history behind these iconic creations. Other notable features include archival footage, new interviews with former Atari employees, and a handful of new games inspired by the classics.
There are three versions available. The standard edition is available for $20 on Switch and includes all the above game and bonus content. There's also an Expanded Edition that includes 39 more Atari games and additional bonus content available for $32 on Switch and $34 on PS5. There is also a $50 steelbook Switch version that adds physical collectibles like art cards and mini marquee signs.
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- Standard Edition (Switch) -- $20
- Expanded Edition (PS5) -- $34
- Expanded Edition (Switch) -- $32
- Expanded Steelbook Edition (Switch) -- $50
Capcom Fighting Collection 2
$40 | Releases May 16
This upcoming collection of classic Capcom fighting games includes:
- Capcom vs SNK
- Capcom vs SNK 2
- Capcom Fighting Evolution
- Street Fighter Alpha 3 Upper
- Power Stone
- Power Stone 2
- Project Justice
- Plasma Sword: Nightmare of Bilstein
Each game features online connectivity so you can jump online for multiplayer brawls. There’s also a bunch of quality-of-life updates (like mid-match save states), plus a variety of art and museum galleries giving you a chance to explore the history of Capcom’s fighting games when you’re not button-mashing. Preorders are available for the Switch and PlayStation version.
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Disney Classic Games Collection
$20
Disney made some brutally difficult games back in the day, and now you can relive three of them with this collection that includes:
- The Lion King
- The Jungle Book
- Aladdin
This collection gives you a chance to play both console and handheld versions of all three games. There are also both 16-bit versions of Aladdin and 1080p support for all games--making these retro hits a great match for modern TVs. The collection is rounded out with a soundtrack, behind-the-scenes features, and enhancements like a “rewind” feature.
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Final Fantasy I-VI Collection: Anniversary Edition
$55 ($75)
This collection pulls together all-new pixel remasters of the first six Final Fantasy games:
- Final Fantasy
- Final Fantasy II
- Final Fantasy III
- Final Fantasy IV
- Final Fantasy V
- Final Fantasy VI
Physical versions are available on Switch and PS4. Along with updated 2D graphics, the collection features an upgraded UI, an art gallery, and a music player. There’s also a comprehensive bestiary filled with info about the many creatures inhabiting the world of Final Fantasy.
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Grand Theft Auto: The Trilogy - Definitive Edition
$60
We’re still waiting for GTA VI, but you can bide some time with this trilogy collection. It includes:
- Grand Theft Auto 3
- Grand Theft Auto: Vice City
- Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas
All three have been modernized with a new remapped control scheme based on GTAV, plus upgraded lighting, high-resolution textures, and improved draw distances.
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Jurassic Park Classic Games Collection
$32 - $40
Check out seven retro games with this modernized Jurassic Park Collection. The games included are:
- Jurassic Park 8-bit
- Jurassic Park Portable
- Jurassic Park 16-bit
- Jurassic Park Genesis
- Jurassic Park Part 2: The Chaos Continues 16-bit
- Jurassic Park Part 2: The Chaos Continues Portable
- Jurassic Park: Rampage Edition Genesis
All entries in this collection benefit from modern updates. You’ll now have access to a new save system, in-game maps, and various other quality-of-life enhancements. With Jurassic Park Rebirth heading to theaters later this year, now is a great time to check out these classics.
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Legacy of Kain: Soul Reaver 1&2 Remastered
$30-$50
The cult-classic action-adventure series Legacy of Kain finally returned last year with a remastered collection of two of the best games in the series, Soul Reaver and Soul Reaver 2. The collection originally launched as a digital-only title, but physical PS5 and Switch versions are launching on June 13, and are available to preorder.
The remastered versions include the option to play with enhanced graphics or the original PS1 and PS2 visuals, which can be swapped between at the press of a button. There are also helpful tweaks like a new compass and world map for easier navigation. You also get a bunch of behind-the-scenes content like concept art galleries, fan art, and even clips of voice over recording sessions.
The standard edition is available for $30, and there's a $50 Deluxe Edition that includes a Steelbook case, artbook, soundtrack CD, and collector's box.
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- Standard Edition -- $30 | Released June 13
- Deluxe Edition -- $50 | Released June 13
Marvel vs. Capcom Fighting Collection: Arcade Classics
$40 ($50)
This nostalgic bundle includes numerous Marvel-themed arcade fighting games made by Capcom, each of which features modernized tweaks and bonus content. The seven games in the Marvel vs. Capcom Fighting Collection are:
- Marvel vs. Capcom Clash of Super Heroes
- Marvel vs. Capcom 2: New Age of Heroes
- Marvel Super Heroes
- Marvel Super Heroes vs. Street Fighter
- The Punisher
- X-Men Children of the Atom
- X-Men vs. Street Fighter
On all seven titles, newcomers can enjoy enhanced training modes, and veterans can jump online for multiplayer brawls. The collection also features a gallery of over 500 pieces of art from each game's development, including some never-before-seen illustrations and concept pieces.
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Metal Gear Solid: Master Collection Vol. 1
$32 - $40
This collection includes the first three Metal Gear Solid titles, plus two of the earlier Metal Gear games and a host of extras. Here's a look at the games inlcuded:
- Metal Gear
- Metal Gear 2: Solid Snake
- Metal Gear Solid
- Metal Gear Solid 2: Sons of Liberty
- Metal Gera Solid 3: Snake Eater
You’re getting more than just three games, as the collection includes a screenplay book featuring in-game text for each title, a Master Book with character and story details, and more.
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Sonic Origins Plus
$40
If you gotta go fast, then you gotta check out this impressive Sonic collection that features four iconic Sonic games from the Sega Genesis and Sega CD, plus 12 Sonic titles from the Sega Game Gear handheld. The main four games include:
- Sonic the Hedgehog (16-bit)
- Sonic the Hedgehog CD
- Sonic the Hedgehog 2 (16-bit)
- Sonic 3 & Knuckles
It comes with plenty of enhancements, too, such as HD support, new playable characters, and a variety of challenge modes. There’s also a museum section filled with various behind-the-scenes content, plus a 20-page art book and reversible case cover.
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Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The Cowabunga Collection
$25
Check out 13 classic TMNT games with this enhanced retro collection. Along with a bunch of quality-of-life updates, you’ll have access to the following games:
- Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (Arcade)
- Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Turtles in Time
- Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (NES)
- Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles II: The Arcade Game
- Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles III: The Manhattan Project
- Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Tournament Fighters
- Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles IV: Turtles in Time
- Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Tournament Fighters
- Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The Hyperstone Heist
- Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Tournament Fighters
- Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Fall of The Foot Clan
- Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles II: Back From The Sewers
- Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles III: Radical Rescue
Select games in the bundle feature online play and local coop, making this a great bundle if you’re seeking a retro multiplayer experience. There are also new button mapping options and a wealth of sketches and artwork if you’d like to learn more about the games’ development.
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Tomb Raider I-III Remastered
$30
Tomb Raider I-III Remastered lets you relive the original three games in the long-running action-adventure series. Enhanced versions of all three games are included, alongside bonus chapters for each. Here's what's included:
- Tomb Raider I + Unfinished Business
- Tomb Raider II + Golden Mask
- Tomb Raider III + The Lost Artifact
All three games let you swap between enhanced high-resolution graphics and the original lo-fi visuals with the press of a button. If you’re a longtime fan, check out the Deluxe Edition for $50 to get a collector’s box, steelbook, exploration map, digital soundtrack, and greatest hits CD.
It's also worth mentioning that a second collection, Tomb Raider IV-VI Remastered, recently launched and is available if you want to continue Lara Croft's adventures.
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- Standard Edition (PS5) -- $30
- Standard Edition (PS4) -- $30
- Standard Edition (Switch) -- $30
- Deluxe Edition (PS5) -- $50
- Deluxe Edition (Switch) -- $50
Ty the Tasmanian Tiger HD: Bush Rescue Bundle
$40
Check out three quirky platformers in one with this Ty the Tasmanian Tiger bundle. It gets you:
- Ty the Tasmanian Tiger 2: Bush Rescue HD
- Ty the Tasmanian Tiger 4: Bush Rescue Returns
- Ty the Tasmanian Tiger HD
Though Ty never quite found the same success as Mario or Sonic, the mascot still starred in several great video games. Along with updated graphics and controls, you can explore a new Hardcore Mode that’s a perfect fit for longtime fans. Other game modes include Time Attack, Turkey Chase, and Danger Arena, giving you plenty of ways to enjoy its platforming chaos when not working through Adventure Mode. There’s also a Deluxe Edition that comes with a soundtrack voucher for all three games plus a softcover artbook.
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Yu-Gi-Oh Early Days Collection
$50 | Releases February 27
Relive the early days of Yu-Gi-Oh with this upcoming bundle featuring 14 Game Boy and Game Boy Advance titles. Here’s a look at what’s included:
- Yu-Gi-Oh: Duel Monsters
- Yu-Gi-Oh: Duel Monsters 2
- Yu-Gi-Oh: Mosnter Capsule
- Yu-Gi-Oh: Dark Duel Stories
- Yu-Gi-Oh: Duel Monsters 4
- Yu-Gi-Oh: Dungeon Dice Monsters
- Yu-Gi-Oh: The Eternal Duelist Soul
- Yu-Gi-Oh: Duel Monsters 6
- Yu-Gi-Oh: The Sacred Cards
- Yu-Gi-Oh: Reshef of Destruction
- Yu-Gi-Oh: Stairway to the Destined Duel
- Yu-Gi-Oh: World Championship Tournament 2004
- Yu-Gi-Oh: Destiny Board Travleer
- Yu-Gi-Oh: Trials to Glory
Enhancements for this bundle include rewind and fast-forward functions, the ability to save your game anywhere, and a digital gallery with box art and game manuals for all 14 titles. As a bonus, you’ll get one of two Quarter Century Secret Rare Harpie’s Feather Duster TCG cards.
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Remasters and Remakes
Looking for something else? A bunch of remasters and remakes of classic games are also available at Best Buy, offering new ways to experience a nostalgic adventure, like Resident Evil 4, System Shock, and the upcoming Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater. Check the list below for even more.
- Dragon Quest 3 HD-2D Remake -- $60
- Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater -- $70 | Releases August 28
- Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater Collector’s Edition -- $200 | Releases August 28
- Persona 3 Reload -- $70
- Persona 3 Reload Collector’s Edition -- $200
- Phantom Brave: The Lost Hero Deluxe Edition -- $60
- R-Type Tactics I-II Cosmos: Deluxe Edition -- $50
- Resident Evil 2 -- $30
- Resident Evil 3 -- $30
- Resident Evil 4 -- $20 (
$30) - Romancing Saga: Minstrel Song Remastered -- $45
- Romancing Saga 2: Revenge of the Seven -- $40 (
$50) - Silent Hill 2 -- $70
- Star Ocean: The Second Story R -- $30 (
$40) - Suikoden 1 + 2 Remaster -- $50
- System Shock -- $30
- Tales of Graces f Remastered -- $40
- We Love Katamari Reroll + Royal Reverie -- $20
- Ys Memoire: The Oath of Felghana Refined Edition -- $60