30 Funny Gaming Memes From The 90s As Nostalgic As The Sega Startup Sound

Remember the 90s, when the internet sounded like a robot tantrum and game graphics were so blocky you could count the pixels? Remember when you didn’t know what a meme was, let alone 90s gaming memes?

I’ve navigated from the joystick days of ATARI to the sleek controllers of the PS5, witnessing the pixel-to-polygon evolution. But there’s a nostalgic charm about retro gaming, where cartridges were treasures and blowing into them was the universal tech support.

So, dust off your nostalgia and get ready for a retro rewind with a collection of 90s gaming memes that’ll hit you harder than realizing you’ve saved over your brother’s game file. These aren’t just memes; they’re a pixelated homage to the era of cheat codes and the Sonic vs. Mario debate. Let’s take a laugh-packed journey back to when our biggest worry was whether our Game Boy would survive a summer car ride. Ready to laugh in 8-bit?

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Mike Primavera

Mike Primavera is a Chicago-based comedy writer even though he doesn't HAVE to work. He lives comfortably off of his family's pasta fortune. Follow him on all social media at @primawesome