If you’ve ever wanted to revisit the PlayStation 2’s vast back catalogue on modern hardware, chances are you’ve come across PCSX2. For those of us who’ve only ever played on an original PS2, emulation can feel like unfamiliar territory — but in the age of portable PC gaming systems likeRead 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 →
Ever wanted to emulate other systems on an Amiga? Never thought it was possible? Well, an Amiga RetroArch build is in development! If you could choose two things in the world of retro gaming that don’t go together, RetroArch — the popular emulation suite — and the Amiga might beRead More →
It has come to our attention that C64 USB sticks of Commodore 64 games, complete with “TheC64” label, are available to buy on AliExpress and eBay. It should go without saying that these should be avoided. Boasting over 5000 games, these devices are typically described as “USB Stick Adapter ForRead More →
A few days ago, the MAME 0.274 emulator suite was released, bringing with it a powerful new feature and a host of improvements across the emulation landscape. This month’s release is headlined by the highly anticipated 64-bit ARMv8 recompiler back-end, promising significant performance gains for systems with RISC CPUs. So,Read More →
Before Football Manager descended into micromanagement hell, I was a huge fan of the series, particularly Championship Manager 99/00. In fact, just the other day I found some old save games and tactic files, and thought to myself: what if I could get that old game running on my UbuntuRead More →
Countless devices are currently available for playing classic games from the 80s, 90s, and even 2000s. So why would you rely on a Raspberry Pi do to the job for you? You might use an original home computer or console for your retro gaming fix. Or you might prefer somethingRead More →
It has been a bad few weeks for Nintendo emulation, but even though Yuzu is no more, other Nintendo emulators are issuing new updates. Primarily, the Nintendo Wii U emulator Cemu has been updated; there is also news of a new version of ES-DE (formerly Emulation Station Desktop Edition), whichRead More →
The Yuzu emulator is no long available, but this legal action has wider ramifications beyond Nintendo Switch emulation. You may have heard that Nintendo has been flexing its legal muscles once again, this time bringing an end to the reign of terror that was the Yuzu emulator. A free andRead More →
