Latest articles by Phil Hayton
News GOG has added printable big-box PC packaging files to its Preservation Program, starting with Star Trek, Armikrog, Descent, Hitman: Codename 47, and Myst.
News The Nintendo Switch 2 now supports VRR (Variable Refresh Rate) in docked mode, and it could help keep frame rates smooth in the Zelda Ocarina of Time remake.
Buying Guide Here are the best retro handheld options for playing classic games in 2026, including emulation devices, Game Boy clones, and portables with cartridge support.
News Retroid Pocket Duo is set to start at $269, but it'll be accompanied by a Lite version with IPS displays and lightweight 3DS capabilities for $149.
News The Zelda Ocarina of Time remake boasts new free camera controls, but here's why I want the new Switch 2 version to include authentic N64 controller support.
News The Radeon RX 9070 XT is the most popular AMD card in the August Steam Hardware Survey, but it's still a chunk behind the front-running RTX 3060.
News The PS3 emulator RPCS3 can now run PS3 games straight from disc, but you'll need to track down a compatible Blu-ray drive to revisit your physical library.
News The 8Bitdo FlipPad and GameSir Pocket Taco share a common Game Boy controller goal, so I drafted in a casual retro player to take both for a test spin.
News Anbernic has shared footage of its RG DS Plus handheld running everything from Nintendo DS games to classics on the PS1, PSP, Sega Saturn, and Dreamcast.
News After spending a weekend on the Activision Super Pocket, I'm convinced it could become my main Evercade handheld based on looks alone.
Guide Here's how to play N64 games on Nintendo's original console, brand new 4K remakes like the Analogue 3D, and emulators for your shiny new handhelds.
News The Anbernic RG DS Plus is a revamped version of last year's Nintendo DS handheld with four times higher resolution screens and a sneaky stylus at the
News Unico, the brand behind the upcoming faux CRT 4:3 TRAVELLER-ULW10 retro display has confirmed it's swapping out its AI Kickstarter images with real photos.
News The Project Predator Dualplay Mini is a handheld that flips into a tiny laptop, and Acer's IFA concept could nail the 2-in-1 format if you've got good eyesight.
News The TRAVELLER ULW10 is a faux CRT for retro gaming that just landed on Kickstarter, but there's more to emulating old tube displays than a 4:3 aspect ratio.
News PSoXide is a PS1 homebrew with an impressive Quake demo, but there's an older port that doesn't rely on AI tools.
News The RG 55G1 is the first Anbernic handheld to feature a Qualcomm Snapdragon chipset, but while it looks like a much newer Switch 2 Lite, it lacks a PS2 punch.
Features 25 years before Coyote vs Acme, the Looney Tunes character's blue-collar cousin got his own PS1 game, and Sheep Raider is anything but a courtroom drama.
News Blaze has revealed that the Evercade Piko Interactive Collection 1 is making a comeback, but the legacy cartridge will return without Magic Girl.
News Modders have created an experimental version of Nvidia DLSS 5 using files within NBA 2K27, and it's already yassifying characters in GTA 5 and Control.
News GameStop thinks you should trade in retro consoles like the Dreamcast for games like GTA 6, but I'd urge you to reject the offer and embrace your old systems.
News OneXPlayer has launched an X2 Mini handheld with an Intel Arc G3 chipset, but the fourth model in the lineup is just under $2,000.
News A mystery "legacy" Evercade cart is making its grand return this Friday, and it'll give you a second chance to grab a discontinued compilation for your handheld.
