Retro gaming vs Speedrunning
Retro gaming and speedrunning have 86% in common. Here is how they differ on time, cost and feel, so you can pick the one that fits your week.
| What | Retro gaming | Speedrunning |
|---|---|---|
| Time a week | 4 hours a week | 5 hours a week |
| Who with | On your own | On your own |
| You end up with | A skill you got better at | A skill you got better at |
| Feels | Lively | Lively |
| To start | $100 | $30 |
Choose retro gaming if
- Costs more to start
- More about collecting
- No winners or losers
About $100 to start, then about $30 a month.
Choose speedrunning if
- Cheaper to start
- Less about collecting
- More competitive
About $30 to start, then about $5 a month.
What you'll need
- Retro gaming: About $100 to start, then about $30 a month. Full cost breakdown
- Speedrunning: About $30 to start, then about $5 a month. Full cost breakdown