Emulation - Gaming Retro

Do You Need a Retro Game Console Emulator?

On: February 24, 2023

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 →

Mast1c0re Exploit Means Multiple Working Emulators on PS5

By: Anthony Yates

On: February 24, 2023

In: Emulation, Retro Consoles, Retro gear

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 →

PS Vita Emulator, Vita3K, Is Now Available On Android

By: Anthony Yates

On: February 20, 2023

In: Emulation

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 →

Lakka OS 4.3 Available, Here’s What’s New

By: Christian Cawley

On: January 26, 2023

In: Emulation

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 →

Android PS2 Emulator Abandoned as AetherSX2 Developer Targeted

By: Bhav Soor

On: January 10, 2023

In: Emulation

It feels great to be able to play console games on the go thanks to mobile emulation. One of these emulators, known as AetherSX2, allows you to play PlayStation 2 titles. Releasing on Android app stores in December 2021, it became a more reliable platform than the likes of DamonPS2.Read More →

Analogue Pocket Amiga Core Project Now Available

By: Christian Cawley

On: December 26, 2022

In: Emulation, Retro Consoles, Retro gear

If you’re lucky enough to own an Analogue Pocket, you should be interested to know that new gaming options are available with the release of the Analoge Pocket Amiga core. Based on the Amiga Mist project (aka minimig) with the “APF framework for floppy, hard drive and CDrom access,” theRead More →

Atari 50’s Atari Jaguar Emulator BigPEmu Now Available to Download

By: Christian Cawley

On: December 19, 2022

In: Emulation

By now you should have heard about Atari 50, the celebratory 50th anniversary compilation that features Atari Jaguar games. Making this possible is BigPEmu, the first Atari Jaguar emulator to achieve full library compatibility. Better still, BigPEmu is now available to download and run independently of the Atari 50 collection.Read More →

PalmPilot Internet Archive Emulator Runs Apps in Your Browser

By: Christian Cawley

On: December 3, 2022

In: Emulation

If you used computers for work in 1990s, there is a good chance you used a handheld device like the PalmPilot. A precursor to the tablet computer and smartphone, the PalmPilot was a PDA (personal digital assistant) from Palm Computing (later simply Palm). A thematic successor to the Apple NewtonRead More →

Raspberry Pi 400-Powered Dual-Screen Arcade Cabinet

By: Christian Cawley

On: November 8, 2022

In: Emulation

Since its release a decade ago, the Raspberry Pi has been the perfect host for retro gaming projects. But this may be the most impressive yet. Taking full advantage of the Pi 400’s improved power over earlier models this build (by YouTuber Block After Block) has an odd aspect: it’sRead More →

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