Super Pocket handhelds are ridiculously affordable, but what are they, what games can you get, and what cartridges do they support? In 2023, unknown company HyperMegaTech unveiled the Super Pocket TAITO Edition and Super Pocket Capcom Edition. These compact handhelds have a Game Boy-style form factor and are compatible withRead More →
The 2010 Xbox 360 GoldenEye 007 remaster (XBLA) is a fascinating part of the franchise’s history. But can you play it on a modern Windows PC? The short answer is: yes, but with caveats. This means that it is now possible to play the Nintendo 64 classic GoldenEye on PCRead More →
It’s almost Halloween 2025, and you know what that means: the annual flood of horror games. But we’re not interested in the latest triple-A spectacle. We’re focused on the games that are built to trigger deep-set nostalgia while delivering genuine, modern dread—the neo retro titles. This year, the low-poly lookRead More →
Want to play Amiga games in 2025 without messing around with emulators? These modern Amiga computer systems can help. There’s an Amiga 1200 in a box in my office, which I rarely unpack. Why? Because there are plenty of modern alternatives, not least TheA500 Mini. But this isn’t the onlyRead More →
Amiga mini console producers Retro Games Ltd reveal litigation-linked delays to its next project, a full-size replica called the A1200. October 23rd UPDATE: The A1200 has been announced, and will be available to pre-order from November. August 21st UPDATE: THEA1200 has been on display at Gamescom 2025, but spec detailsRead More →
I was 10 feet away from John Romero, and you probably weren’t (although there’s a fair chance you were closer…) I live – by road – between 130 and 163 miles from the Norbreck Hotel in Fleetwood, Blackpool, the venue for this weekend’s PLAY Expo event. An early start shouldRead More →
How a radical design built entirely from PCBs challenges the way we think about consoles and consumer electronics Consumer technology has long followed a predictable formula. Inside, there’s a printed circuit board (PCB) packed with chips, connectors, and wires. Outside, there’s a casing—plastic, metal, or sometimes wood—designed to protect theRead More →
We’ve rounded up some of the best retro games and collections for the Nintendo Switch, available on Switch Online or as purchases. The Nintendo Switch is probably the best platform for casual retro gaming. You don’t need to mess around with emulators, a vast number of titles are available fromRead More →
One of the driving forces behind the explosion in retro gaming over the past decade is the Raspberry Pi. This simple and affordable series of single-board computers (also known as SBCs) has revolutionized retro gaming by making it accessible, affordable, and customizable. From emulating classic consoles to inspiring DIY projects,Read More →
