Video game emulators have become increasingly popular due to their ability to cater to retro gamers like us. Initially viewed with suspicion due to legal issues and its grey area of operation, these emulators are now fully embraced as a necessity for gamers. This is because companies like Nintendo andRead More →
Completely portable and with an 18650 battery, the PicoZX LCD is a ZX Spectrum that you can slip in a bag or sizeable pocket. There’s a 2.8-inch colour screen and Spectrum style multi function command shortcut keyboard. It also boasts a microSD slot, Kempston joystick support, external joystick port, externalRead More →
The latest installment in the saga of “what will Nintendo’s lawyers do next?” is currently unfolding, with news that the Dolphin emulator has been pulled from Steam. This follows the issuing of a DMCA takedown notice from the console giant. Capable of running Nintendo GameCube and Wii games on PCRead More →
After confirming that there will be an Amiga Evercade cartridge back in October 2022, the Evercade socials have confirmed that the contents of the first Amiga cartridge collection will be announced next week, on Friday, March 9th. UPDATE: The games on the Evercade Amiga cartridge have been announced. The detailsRead More →
If you’re keen on retro game emulation on your Raspberry Pi, you will be pleased to know that Recalbox 9 is now available. Following a successful launch to the Recalbox Patreon backers in November 2022, the new retro gaming distro release for Raspberry Pi, Odroid, PC, and other handhelds comesRead More →
ScummVM’s latest version, 2.7.0 has just been released, and with it, the list of supported games keeps on growing. Currently, ScummVM supports over 300 games, including titles from Westwood Studios, Revolution Software, and LucasArts. The latest version of the software comes with new shaders to emulate CRT screens. This isRead More →
A retro games console emulator saves you from using original hardware, but is it worth the effort? In computing terms, emulation is software running on one system with the aim of making it behave like another. The aim is to make software designed for one operating system or hardware platformRead More →
Waiting to run classic game emulators on PS5? Your patience has been rewarded… The PS5 may be at the cutting edge of console technology, but sometimes you just can’t beat the classics. If you’ve dreamt of going from playing Returnal to Streets of Rage 2 at the touch of aRead More →
Sony’s PS Vita is a handheld powerhouse that never seemed to reach the commercial highs of its predecessor, the PSP. In 2015, Sony announced they would cease developing 1st party titles for the console, effectively putting the Vita on life support. Regardless of sales numbers, the PS Vita has aRead More →
Version 4.3 of Lakka OS has been issued, bringing key improvements to the increasingly popular retro gaming operating system. Of particular interest in this release is added support for Orange Pi 4, and a new core for Amiga (puae2021). There is also added support for Nintendo Switch and Switch Lite.Read More →
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