April 19–26, 2001
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Fans of classic gaming can spend this weekend reminiscing and reuniting with their old quarter-eating video pals. PhillyClassic, a two-day long event, will resurrect such classic platforms as the Atari and ColecoVision, as well as lesser-known systems. (AdventureVision, we hardly knew ye.) Also featured will be a wide variety of classic games set on free play, and gaming-related paraphernalia available for trade or purchase. There’s even going to be a Tron tournament. Take a break from the Playstation 2 to pay homage to the history of videogaming. If only Ms. Pac Man were alive to see it.
—Chris Cummins
Fri., April 20, 5-10 p.m. and Sat., April 21, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., $7.50, Sheraton Suites, Philadelphia Airport, www.phillyclassic.com.

