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Atari 400 Mini console with Samus figure on right and Dragon from Dig-Dug on left sitting on woodgrain desk

For the same price as a Switch 2 game, you can now grab my favorite mini console for playing crusty old Atari adventures

By Phil Hayton published

Deal The Atari 400 Mini is now down to the same price as a new Switch 2 game, and it's perfect for retro console collectors and curious newcomers alike.

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Hand holding Retro-bit Sega Saturn Pro controller with TV in backdrop with Mario Kart 8 Deluxe gameplay on screen.

One of my favorite retro controllers of all time is now both wireless and will work with the Switch 2

By Phil Hayton published

News The Retro-Bit Sega Saturn Pro is a wireless gamepad that looks like the 90s original, but it fuses retro console vibes with features that benefit the Switch 2.

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Indiana Jones and Sophia Hapgood in Indiana Jones and the Fate of Atlantis, asking about a lost Plato dialogue that may lead to them to the ancient city

Indiana Jones and the Fate of Atlantis was almost "based on an unproduced Indy script," says project lead: "But after reading it, I decided it was unproduced for a reason"

By Mike Bevan published

Interview The Making of Indiana Jones and the Fate of Atlantis: "The main research was done sitting on a couch watching the movies unspool on video tape"

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Best Sega Saturn games

Best Saturn games of all time from Die Hard Arcade to Panzer Dragoon Saga

By Darran Jones last updated

Best List The 25 best Sega Saturn games, from Die Hard Arcade to Panzer Dragoon Saga

Best List

Nintendo quietly clarifies that the Switch 2 GameCube controller will only work with the Online Classics library, potentially dashing my original console plans

By Phil Hayton published

News Small print included in Nintendo's Switch 2 GameCube trailer states that the controller will only work with the Online library and not regular games.

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Spiced Orange Nintendo GameCube on woodgrain desk next to plant with Kirby figure sitting on top.

I'm getting a Switch 2 day one, but I still still be using my original GameCube to play all my favorite oldies

By Phil Hayton published

Feature The Switch 2 might be gaining Online GameCube games, but I've got a setup that will let you upscale the retro console's library and play on modern screens.

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Super Pocket Taito Edition on woodgrain desk leaning against plant next to Grimace Minecraft McDonalds toy.

This heroic retro handheld is keeping my physical gaming dreams alive and just got a last minute discount

By Phil Hayton published

Deals The Super Pocket Technos Edition just dropped under $50 thanks to Amazon's Big Spring Sale, and you've still got a few hours left to grab the retro handheld.

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Nintendo 64 connected to monitor via OSSC and Sony transcoder with Zelda: Ocarina of Time gameplay on screen.

The Analogue 3D just got delayed again, but here's what I use to play N64 games and upscale to HD

By Phil Hayton published

News The Analogue 3D has been delayed until July 2025, so I'm looking at alternative ways to play original N64 cartridges in HD instead.

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Nintendo 64 console next to blue Modretro Chromatic Game Boy handheld on woodgrain desk with Alienware monitor in backdrop next to plant.

Modretro teases FPGA Nintendo 64 console that could solve my current HDMI woes

By Phil Hayton published

News The creators of the Modretro Chromatic look set to make an FPGA Nintendo 64, and the console could take on the Analogue 64 by running original carts.

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Nintendo 64 console with SummerCart64 inserted on desk with Panasonic CRT TV and Zelda: Ultimate Trial hack on screen.

After years of searching for the perfect way to play N64 Zelda ROM hacks using original hardware, I've finally found a flash cart that checks all the boxes

By Phil Hayton published

Features The SummerCart64 is a new Nintendo 64 flash cart that will help you dive into the wonderful world of N64 Zelda ROM hacks.

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