Explore the
Archive
The RMGP archive is a comprehensive collection of mobile games, handheld devices, and platforms from 1975 to 2008, serving as a permanent record of portable play.
Cataloging over 30 years of history.
Preserving
Digital Heritage
We go beyond simple storage; we contextualize each artifact within its technological and cultural era.
Collection
Help Preserve the
History of Mobile Gaming!
The Retro Mobile Gaming Collection, soon to be hosted at Northeastern University, is now accepting donations. Your contributions will support our mission to document, preserve, and showcase the technological innovation, artistic design, and cultural significance of mobile gaming.
We're Seeking Donations Of:
Vintage Handheld Devices
Game Boy, Game Gear, PSP, and more
Early Mobile Phones
Phones with gaming capabilities
Cartridges & Accessories
Memory cards and gaming accessories
Original Materials
Packaging, manuals, and promotional items
Your Impact
Donated items will be cataloged, maintained, and featured in future exhibitions exploring the history of mobile gaming. Support our mission to document and preserve technological innovation for future generations of researchers, students, and gaming enthusiasts.
Get in Touch
Have questions or interested in donating items? We'd love to hear from you!
✉️Contact Us at TransformativeMedia@northeastern.eduPlease Note: These donations are NOT tax-deductible as the items are being donated to a research project that is conducted across several institutions and not Northeastern University itself.