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Emulation

GoldenEye

How to play GoldenEye 007 Xbox 360 XBLA game on Windows PC now

2025-09-21
By: Christian Cawley
On: September 21, 2025
In: How to run retro games

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 →

Retro gaming on a Retroid Pocket 3+

Retroid Pocket 3+ review: Surprisingly versatile Android-based handheld

2025-09-01
By: Christian Cawley
On: September 1, 2025
In: Retro games and gear reviewed

A couple of summers ago, I went on holiday with a Retroid Pocket 3+. While these handhelds are not as common as they were, you can still get one on eBay – but should you? Let’s cut through the noise: “Retro gaming hype” is a myth. Retro gaming has alwaysRead More →

video arcade games

MAME 0.274: Retro Gaming Just Got Faster (and More Diverse)

2025-02-08
By: Christian Cawley
On: February 8, 2025
In: Emulation

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 →

Duckstation PlayStation emulator

How to use and set up the Duckstation PlayStation emulator

2025-01-18
By: Anthony Yates
On: January 18, 2025
In: How to run retro games

A crash course on setting up the Duckstation EmulatorRead More →

Raspberry Pi 5

Why You Need a Raspberry Pi for Retro Gaming

2025-01-14
By: Christian Cawley
On: January 14, 2025
In: Emulation, Retro gaming features, Retro hardware

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 →

close up of pokemon game cartridges

How to catch ’em all (again): Playing old Pokémon games on Switch

2024-01-29
By: Christian Cawley
On: January 29, 2024
In: How to run retro games

Can you really play old Pokémon games on your Nintendo Switch? Millions of trainers hold cherished memories of catching ’em all in those pixelated Kanto plains or battling rivals amidst Johto’s bustling cities. But in this age of Switch supremacy, how do you revisit these classic Pokémon adventures? While aRead More →

Do You Need a Retro Game Console Emulator?

2023-02-24
By: Zahir Hassan
On: February 24, 2023
In: Emulation, Retro gaming features

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 →

Android PS2 Emulator Abandoned as AetherSX2 Developer Targeted

2023-01-10
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 →

MAME

A Letter of Appreciation to MAME’s Developers

2022-08-26
By: Zahir Hassan
On: August 26, 2022
In: Emulation, Retro arcades, Retro gaming features

To the developers of the famous arcade emulator MAME (Multiple Arcade Machine Emulator): Thank you. Honestly, I have so many things to say, about how your hard work developing this amazing arcade emulator has single-handedly saved and preserved the arcade history, and more besides. Ever since I started playing theRead More →

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