Why I Felt Inadequate as a Retro Gaming Creator... And What Changed

By Peak Retro

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I waited 15 years to start this YouTube channel, and for most of that time I genuinely believed I didn’t belong in the retro gaming community. My collection felt too small, too ordinary, too “PAL”. My YouTube setup was held together with elastic bands, a sad lamp, and a phone that was already past its prime. I don’t have a studio, sponsors, fancy gear, or a clue what I'm doing. And because of all that, I felt like an imposter. But I was wrong. Over the last year and a half, I’ve learned something I wish I’d understood much earlier: retro gaming isn’t about what you own, it’s about who you are. It’s about the memories, the moments, the stories we carry with us. It’s about the joy these old games, no matter how big or small your collection is. Starting late didn’t make me an outsider. It made me honest. It made me grateful. And it made me realise that this hobby is still one of the most welcoming places on the internet. Thank you to everyone who watches, comments, shares their memori