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

Globe

Vote

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

Monthly Vote

Gamepad

Compete

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

Challenge

January Challenge

Kick off the 2025 year-long challenge with the timeless classic Chrono Trigger! This month’s goal: earn the most RetroAchievements as you journey through this epic tale of time travel and adventure. Plus, the fun doesn't stop there—additional ways to compete and earn points are available. Check the Discord for full details and start the year strong!

Leaderboard

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

Select Start Game Nominations

Game Nominations

Game Title	Platform

Nominations

10 games are chosen at random from this list each month. A vote is held to choose 1 which is then featured as the monthly challenge.

Nominate

November Challenge Winners

1st place: an Anbernic Retro Handheld
(or equivalent steamcash)2nd place: an 8bitdo controller
(or equivalent steamcash)3rd place: $20 Steam/eshop/Playstation store/Microsoft store cash