Kids today have things pretty great when it comes to playing video games. From gaming PC’s to consoles with mind-blowing graphics, it’s an amazing time to be a gamer. But not all that long ago playing video games came with a host of problems and issues. Take a look at our list of the 13 Things Only 90s Kids Will Know About Gaming and let us know how many you remember.

Scheduling a time to call each other for dial-up 1v1 multiplayer games

The things we used to deal with… #90’sProblems #dialup#oldschoolpic.twitter.com/jFgPxvKtTm

— Eighty Fourth King (@84K_Apparel) August 13, 2015

Having a fancy new console, but still screwing in your video input into your old TV

I attached my first video game console not with HDMI, RCA plugs, or even coax cable. Try twin screw VHF kids. pic.twitter.com/1NFuKouaxY

— Matt Moylan (@LilFormers) June 20, 2015

Convincing your parents you needed a fancy new CD-ROM drive so you can play The 7th Guest

You’re not a true PC nerd unless you’ve played #7thGuest lol… Can’t wait till it comes in the mail. Best #99cents I’ve ever spent ” draggable=”false” class=”emoji”>” draggable=”false” class=”emoji”>

A photo posted by ” draggable=”false” class=”emoji”>Tiffany” draggable=”false” class=”emoji”> (@freshly_baked) on Apr 11, 2014 at 12:49am PDT

Instruction manuals

It’s sad that instruction manuals are such an afterthought now. Screw the environment, i want backstory! #SNESpic.twitter.com/AwRkXTWhNV — Dan Tunnicliffe (@DanTunnicliffe) February 24, 2013

PC Speaker sounds

When Sega and Nintendo were bitter rivals and you had to pick sides on the playground

The age old battle continues. We’re you Sega or Nintendo? Sonic or Mario? Come and pick your side in the bar @suapicturehouse. Plus, they’re free to play!! #suapicturehouse #sonicvmario #retrogaming A photo posted by James Turvey (@mintyt) on Jun 21, 2014 at 5:38am PDT

When SEGA still made consoles

I’m starting to believe that Japan is a heaven on earth. #Sega #retrogaming pic.twitter.com/YX2McVfjYS

— Tha Sega Freak (@ThaSegaFreak) August 10, 2015

Needing/borrowing your parents Blockbuster card to rent a game for the weekend

Organizing and found this relic. #blockbuster #blastfromthepast   A photo posted by Beverly Kopaz (@kopazbs) on Aug 15, 2015 at 8:22pm PDT

Finding out that game you just rented sucked major balls  because there was no internet to tell you otherwise

Found an awesome glitch in level 3. #ChesterCheetah #SegaGenesis   A video posted by Brett (@horatiofresh) on Jul 30, 2015 at 8:08pm PDT

Various 1-900 video game tips and tricks lines

Reading the various gaming magazines in the supermarket while your parents shopped

Gaming’s golden era. When players rely on magazines for updates, hints & cheats while internet was still unavailable for most people. And most importantly, players unlock bonuses, secrets or rewards through dedication & hard work, not by a fucking credit card attached to your game account. #GamingMagazines #ElectronicGamingMonthly #TipsAndTricks #GameNow #ExpertGamer #Trickster #gamer #since90s   A photo posted by Jenric Gonzales (@jenric777) on Nov 10, 2013 at 5:44pm PST

Waiting in line for your chance to play Street Fighter 2 in the arcades

I’m the strongest woman in the world. #streetfighter2
A photo posted by Audrey (@audomatic) on Aug 15, 2015 at 9:18pm PDT

Moving the console closer so the wires on the controllers reach

Teaching my boys about #thestruggle. ” draggable=”false” class=”emoji”>” draggable=”false” class=”emoji”>” draggable=”false” class=”emoji”> #sega #wiredcontrollers #nowaytosave A photo posted by Lacie” draggable=”false” class=”emoji”>Laughs” draggable=”false” class=”emoji”>A Lot (@ldawggarcia) on Jul 8, 2015 at 11:10am PDT

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