This article was originally published in NAG The Annual 2023 and is now available online for the first time.
While some details may have changed since its original publication, all information was accurate at the time of writing.
You may have spotted Retro Collect’s incredible collection of vintage gaming hardware and other nostalgic pop culture items as you swiped through social media.
Launched by brothers Devon and Dylon Coetzee, RetrocollectZA started when the duo decided that it was time to showcase their impressive collection of retro games, consoles, and other nostalgia-fueled pop culture items they’ve collected over the years.
The Coetzee brothers taught themselves all they needed to know about photography and videography, and these days they also shoot videos ranging from interviews with interesting people to other cool retro-themed topics.
The Atari 2600
Released: 1977
The Atari 2600 revolutionised home gaming with iconic titles like Pac-Man and Space Invaders.
Its wood-panel design and joystick became legendary.
Offering pixelated graphics and simple sound, it introduced a new era of gaming, birthing a thriving industry and establishing video games as a household staple.
