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How to run retro games (Page 3)

Guides that explain how to set up and play retro games and systems

Evercade EXP console

All the Evercade EXP hidden games unlock codes

2025-01-20
By: Christian Cawley
On: January 20, 2025
In: How to run retro games, Retro Consoles, Retro gear

How many Evercade EXP hidden games are there, and how do you unlock them? You probably know that the Evercade EXP features 18 built-in Capcom titles and ships with a further six Irem games. But did you know that the handheld console also has some secret games built in? Well,Read More →

Duckstation PlayStation emulator

How to use and set up the Duckstation PlayStation emulator

2025-01-18
By: Anthony Yates
On: January 18, 2025
In: How to run retro games

A crash course on setting up the Duckstation EmulatorRead More →

GoldenEye 007 packshot

All 007 ways you can play GoldenEye

2025-01-16
By: Christian Cawley
On: January 16, 2025
In: How to run retro games, Retro games news, Retro gaming features

It’s the game that will not die: GoldenEye 007. It’s available to play once again on Nintendo Switch and Xbox Game Pass – but what if you don’t have those platforms? First released back in 1997 on the Nintendo 64, the game – featuring the likeness of Pierce Brosnan’s franchise-savingRead More →

close up of pokemon game cartridges

How to catch ’em all (again): Playing old Pokémon games on Switch

2024-01-29
By: Christian Cawley
On: January 29, 2024
In: How to run retro games

Can you really play old Pokémon games on your Nintendo Switch? Millions of trainers hold cherished memories of catching ’em all in those pixelated Kanto plains or battling rivals amidst Johto’s bustling cities. But in this age of Switch supremacy, how do you revisit these classic Pokémon adventures? While aRead More →

What to Do When Super Mario Maker 3DS and Wii U Finally Closes

2024-01-01
By: Christian Cawley
On: January 1, 2024
In: How to run retro games

A server glitch that resulted in temporary closure of Super Mario Maker on Wii U and 3DS in December 2023 has left people wondering: what’s next? We’ve known for a while that online services for Nintendo’s retired platforms would be ending in 2024. But while it seemed that some serversRead More →

GoldenEye 007 launch trailer

How to enable Switch GoldenEye’s widescreen mode and fix default controls

2023-01-28
By: Christian Cawley
On: January 28, 2023
In: How to run retro games

GoldenEye on Switch plays great, but only with the right settings If you’re not using a Nintendo 64 style controller on GoldenEye 007 on the Nintendo Switch, there’s a good chance that you’re struggling. The Switch’s controllers are amazing, but they’re not cut-out for undercover work, shall we say? Similarly,Read More →

a boy playing a game on a mini arcade gaming machine

How to make video games more family-friendly with retro gaming

2022-02-06
By: Chris Price
On: February 6, 2022
In: How to run retro games, Miscellaneous retro stuff

As a dedicated gamer and former teacher, I get asked a lot, “is gaming healthy for my child?” Yes, this question is as old as the pixilated hills but continues to bug parents around the globe. What is genuinely worrying is how easy it is to download games that mayRead More →

Amiga computers ready for gaming

Here’s How to Play Amiga Games on Your PC Without an Emulator!

2021-05-10
By: Christian Cawley
On: May 10, 2021
In: Emulation, How to run retro games

UPDATE: Since this article was published, membership of The Company is required to play games. Fancy playing Amiga games on your Windows computer without the hassle of installing WinUAE or any other Amiga emulator? You’re in luck thanks to a new project from The Company, known as EXE v3.0. IfRead More →

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