GameStop labels your childhood consoles retro

GameStop’s "Retro" Bomb: Are the PS3 and Xbox 360 Now "Historic Artifacts"? | The Millennial Mid-Life CrisisIt’s official: your childhood is now an "artifact." On March 17, 2026, GameStop issued a declaration that has sent an entire generation into a spiral—the PlayStation 3, Xbox 360, and Wii U are now officially classified as retro consoles.In this episode, we break down the hilarious (and slightly painful) criteria GameStop used for this ruling: the presence of component cables, the lack of Fortnite, and the realization that these systems launched while George W. Bush was still in office. We also discuss the new trade-in policy: until March 21, you can get an extra 10% credit for these "relics," and for the first time, GameStop is accepting defective units as long as they power on. Join us as we discuss the end of an era, the rise of "historic" gaming, and why owning these consoles at launch doesn't (necessarily) mean you’re old.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/scitech-brief--6846358/support.This episode includes AI-generated content.