Latest articles by Phil Hayton
Turns out the Nintendo Wii can run Mac OS X, and I've now got cursed Apple iMac G3 ideas
News A savvy modder has ported Mac OS X to the Nintendo Wii, transforming it into an unlikely retro Apple machine with an operating system from 2001.
I assumed the Atari Pocket Player Pro would be a modern version of my first ever crusty clone console, but it's actually a solid budget handheld
News The Atari Pocket Player Pro actually makes for a great handheld for playing the console's greatest hits, even if it does remind me of my childhood crusty clone.
I need every 8Bitdo N64 controller owner to know there's now classic colorful buttons for $4
News You can now mod your 8Bitdo N64 controller with colorful buttons for under $4, and the retro controller maker has even shared a handy video tutorial.
I'm not sure anyone needs a 5K Ultrawide OLED gaming monitor right now, but LG has you covered
News LG just unveiled the "world's first 39-inch 5K2K OLED gaming monitor" alongside a non-ultrawide mini LED alternative, and yes, they're pricey.
Evercade Nexus pre-orders are live, but I'm sad to say the fancy N64 edition is long gone
News Here's where I'd pre-order the Evercade Nexus ahead of the retro handheld's October launch, including options at GameStop that include a slip case.
Xbox Ally handhelds are finally getting thumb stick mouse controls
News A new "Gamepad Cursor" toggle just dropped on ROG Xbox Ally handhelds for members of the insider program that turns the left thumb stick into a mouse.
Everything Evercade: All the latest cartridge releases and consoles for Blaze's modern retro platform
Features Here's everything there is to know about the Evercade, including the latest cartridge releases, retro consoles, handhelds, and how the platform works.
I can't decide if this custom Sonic 2 controller with spin dash force feedback is genius or Eggman-levels of ridiculous
News An electronics enthusiast is making a controller for Sonic 2 with real-time force feedback that syncs with the blue blur's speed dash, and it even has a screen.
Someone shot the Artemis II launch on a 3DS
News Footage of the Artemis II launch shot using a 3DS has surfaced online, and you can even view it in stereoscopic 3D if you've still got the retro handheld.
Nvidia's own DLSS 5 video was blocked on YouTube thanks to an Italian TV station
News Nvidia's DLSS 5 video was blocked for over 24 hours due to mass copyright strikes from an Italian TV station, highlighting the flaws in YouTube's system.
I reckon playing Sega's weirdest egg-rolling GameCube game this Easter should be on everyone's agenda, especially if you've still got the 2000s retro console
News I'm planning to revisit Billy Hatcher and the Giant Egg over Easter, and there are ways to experience Sega's weird GameCube platformer on consoles old and new.
The best Steam Deck accessories 2026: the add-ons I'd buy for Valve's handheld day one
Buying Guide Here are the best Steam Deck accessories available for Valve's handheld PC, including our top case, docking station, keyboard, mouse, and SSD picks.
PlayStation handheld rumors suggest it will beat the Xbox Series S, but I wouldn't bother thinking about it or the Steam Deck 2 until at least 2028
News Fresh PlayStation handheld rumors suggest greater performance than the Xbox Series S, but it might not show up alongside the Steam Deck 2 until at least 2028.
No, this thumb-sized NES controller isn't an April Fools gag, and I'm staggered by how accurate it feels
Retro The IINE Gamebrick Mini is a tiny NES Bluetooth controller that is roughtly the same size as a Game Boy Advance cartridge, but it's surprisingly usable.
Xbox Ally handhelds just gained Game Bar display and Auto Super Resolution widgets, but Windows put me through hell fetching the update
News A new Xbox App update has added a new Display widget to the Xbox Ally handheld Game Bar with Auto SR options, but Windows might not fetch it automatically.
Turns out you can make a PS1 mini that's better than the original out of two consoles
News A modder has fused two original PlayStation consoles together to create a superior hybrid PS1 mini with HDMI output and microSD card support.
Ayaneo is already planning to discontinue one of its latest handhelds thanks to RAMageddon, and I fear the worst for future projects
News Ayaneo says the next KONKR Pocket FIT 8 Elite restock "will very likely be the final production batch," and it's thanks once again to component shortages.
The Evercade Nexus is a brand new cartridge-based retro handheld with a newfound focus on 3D games
News Blaze just unveiled the Evercade Nexus, a new retro handheld that's armed with thumbsticks, local wireless multiplayer, and two Banjo-Kazooie games in the box.
Retro-Bit Sega Saturn Pro controller review
Review The Retro-Bit Sega Saturn Pro controller review makes for a nice way to play the '90s console wirelessly, but it could have been a proper 3D Control Pad remake.
The Anbernic RG Vita is now available, but I'd be tempted to just pick up the original PS Vita handheld
News You can now pick up the Anbernic RG Vita at Amazon, but while the handheld offers up modern capabilities, it costs almost the same as a real PS Vita.
After 15 years, I still use my Nintendo 3DS regularly, but there are plenty of new ways to enjoy the handheld
News I'll be celebrating the Nintendo 3DS 15th anniversary using an original handheld, but I've also got plenty of excellent handheld homages to reccomend.
I just spotted the Steam Deck in a big horror movie sequel, and it's film debut highlights a specific handheld flaw
News The Steam Deck OLED makes its cinematic debut in Ready or Not 2: Here I come, and its presence actually highlights the horrors of handheld PC battery life.
The 3DFX Voodoo add-in card that revolutionised 3D PC gaming is getting an FPGA remake
News A 3DFX Voodoo FPGA core is in development, but we'll need something more advanced than a MiSTer to run PC games with '90s 3D acceleration.
The gray 8Bitdo N64 controller is a thing of beauty, but if you don't share my dorky passion for retro colors, you'll want to grab the cheaper white version
Deals 8Bitdo's white N64 Bluetooth controller is under $34 right now, and while I prefer the colorful gray version, the original colorway is a chunk cheaper.
