An Airbnb that's perfect for a child of the 80s arcades

[Draco1962]

Wonder if I can convince the missus...

https://www.wfmynews2.com/amp/article/entertainment/an-air-bnb-thats-perfect-for-a-child-of-the-80s-arcades/83-ef2e6afa-baa6-43ba-ba6b-95ddcc6d2fb0

Video

https://www.wfmynews2.com/video/news/local/a-video-game-arcade-inside-a-winston-salem-airbnb/83-21167817-33c2-43e7-9455-7a9a6d4598d7?jwsource=cl

 

 

[ClassicGMR]

[tthurman]

Extremely cool 

I love it that enthusiasts from our generation are saving an important part of our past that represents major stepping stones to games we enjoy today.  These historic gems are arguably vastly superior to their modern counterparts simply because they appealed to the natural simplicity they represented combined with the socially irreplaceable atmosphere of what was the 80's arcade experience.

I've regrettably thrown away some items over time that I wish I hadn't, but even my NES and SNES went to my oldest cousin, someone who has struggled with extraordinary health issues his entire life.  It's sad to think how many arcade machines went into landfill's, but fortunately not all was lost.  I'm convinced now more than ever that one day we will look back at the CRT with equal amounts of respect and affection and wonder to ourselves, "why".