<ul data-eligibleForWebStory="false"><li>Collect Fest, a recent event held in Melbourne, showcased a variety of hobbyist stalls from sneakers to film reels but lacked representation of PC gaming hardware.</li><li>The event was filled with retro console offerings, attracting collectors of all ages who gathered to browse through caseless cartridges and revamped consoles from various generations.</li><li>Modded Nintendo handhelds were highlighted as the top sellers at the event, with some units priced between $200 and $400, drawing significant interest and sales from attendees.</li><li>PC hardware and software were notably absent from the event, with vendors citing low demand and high prices as reasons for not stocking them, leaving PC gaming enthusiasts disappointed.</li></ul>

I hit one of Australia's biggest retro fares and PC gaming was nowhere to be seen, though collectors told me that's down to one of its major retro strengths

I hit one of Australia's biggest retro fares and PC gaming was nowhere to be seen, though collectors told me that's down to one of its major retro strengths

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