Released in Japan on December 3rd, 1994, and nine months later in the US and EU, the Sony PlayStation is hands-down one of the most important systems in the history of gaming. The idea of owning a disc-based game console was alien to me in the mid-1990s. As far asRead More →
I’m in the process of moving away from mini consoles and curated systems like Evercade towards using original retro hardware. One of the challenges of doing this is a lack of compatible TV hardware. Current generation displays and monitors don’t play well with old consoles and computers. Even when compatibilityRead More →
After weeks big on promises and small on delivery, the SuperSega FPGA team look like they have been given the perfect exit strategy. Rather than following through on the commitment to delivering the console – supposedly able to play SEGA Master System, Mark III, Mega Drive, Saturn, and Dreamcast titlesRead More →
It is fair to say that I’m falling out of love with the Evercade. Despite owning over 20 collections, I’ve got several still unopened, others unplayed, and some only played once. I can barely recall using the VS, and the EXP has been used purely for playing the same threeRead More →
In partnership with Hello! I hope you’re doing well, and the week isn’t dragging you too far awway from the comfort of classic gaming. Today I’m sharing three new and upcoming releases for you to consider adding to your collection – a new NES game launching in the New YearRead More →
Hi! Hope you’ve had a great weekend of retro gaming. I had to go into manual mode, and played bowling at my local retail and leisure park. It’s not all bad, as there is a Space Invaders Frenzy machine – the one with the big screen and cannon-style guns –Read More →
Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack subscribers are in for a treat this weekend, with a fresh batch of classic games added to the service. This month, the Game Boy Advance and Nintendo 64 libraries have expanded, offering fans a chance to revisit iconic titles or discover hidden gems. GameRead More →
If you had told me in 1990-whatever that in 30+ years’ time I would be the owner of not just a Game Boy, but a Game Boy Color, I would have thought you crazy. Not because I didn’t see the value of keeping hold of tech – I still haveRead More →
It has been rumoured for months, and the Analogue 3D is almost available to buy. But while Analogue has strong credentials in the FPGA-take on classic Nintendo hardware, it is making some lofty claims concerning its N64-based system, the Analogue 3D. Will it really be as good as Analogue says?Read More →
