Select START

Welcome to Select Start, a retro gaming community where players compete in monthly challenges to test their skills and earn prizes! From unlocking achievements to speed-running classics, we bring together gamers who love a bit of friendly competition. Join us to relive the golden age of gaming and prove your mastery.

A www.retroachievements.org account is needed to participate. This helps us track progress and use their achievements list as an easy monthly challenge for the game that is chosen.You must also be a member of our community discord. This is where we will chat about the current challenge and discuss future challenges/events.

Form

Nominate

Add games to our list of nominees eligible for monthly challenges.

Nominate

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Vote

We randomly select 10 from the games list to vote on for the month's challenge.

Monthly Vote

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Compete

Compete for prizes, comradery, and the respect of the gaming community.

Challenge

April Challenge

March put our skills to the test like never before! Mega Man X5 pushed everyone to their limits. For the first time in Select Start history, we had zero Masteries—proof of just how intense the challenge was.For April, we’re jumping into Ape Escape on the PlayStation! It’s time to chase down those mischievous monkeys, master every gadget, and put your platforming reflexes to the test. Catch as many apes as you can, earn RetroAchievements, and claim your spot at the top of the leaderboard.As always, there are extra ways to score points, so check the Discord for full details. Get ready, because this month, the hunt is on!

Leaderboard (UNDER MAINTENANCE)

The Monthly Leaderboard tracks the top players across all challenges, showcasing those who dominate the game of the month.The Yearly Leaderboard tracks the top players across the year. Earn points by unlocking achievements, completing challenges, and setting records to climb the ranks and win prizes!

Nominations

This is a list of all the games nominated each month. 10 will be chosen at random to be voted on to become the Monthly Challenge. Join the community to nominate your own titles and participate in the vote each month.

March Challenge Winners

1st place: Miyoo Mini
(or equivalent steamcash)2nd place: $40 Steam/eshop/Playstation store/Microsoft store cash3rd place: $20 Steam/eshop/Playstation store/Microsoft store cash