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If I were you, I'd grab this Atari 400 mini and force the kids to play crusty old games over Thanksgiving
By Phil Hayton published
The Atari 400 Mini just dropped to a new record low for Black Friday, meaning you could grab one for less in time for Thanksgiving.

Modretro Chromatic review: "a remarkable modern Game Boy that'll outlive my original"
By Phil Hayton published
Review The Modretro Chromatic is a beautiful Game Boy Color homage that uses accurate FPGA tech and premium perks to give the classic handheld a 2024 glow up.

Evercade Alpha review: “an excellent cartridge solution to my arcade problems”
By Phil Hayton published
Review The Evercade Alpha is a fantastic at-home arcade machine for players looking to play a variety of games, and the Street Fighter version is a must have for fans.

It looks like an Atari 2600, but I'd use it as a sub-$200 indie gaming Steam Machine
By Phil Hayton published
The Atari VCS is now available for half price at Amazon, and for under $200, it'll make for a pretty great way to play indie games.

Forget the Nintendo Alarmo, my bedside clock is an adorable Zelda handheld that's half the price
By Phil Hayton published
Awaken to Link's Awakening

I'm a Sega Genesis nerd, but I use this wireless controller more than my original gamepad
By Phil Hayton published
Features The Retro-bit 8-Button Genesis Arcade Pad has been around for a while, but it's still a solid retro controller for the original Sega Genesis and PC.

This retro NES-style number pad makes me actually want to do math
By Tabitha Baker published
Hardware 8BitDo’s latest addition to its retro NES gaming keyboard line has me excited every time I have to do math.

Anbernic RG Cube review: “I’ve completely fallen for this weird little handheld”
By Phil Hayton published
Review The Anbernic RG Cube boasts fantastic retro versatility thanks to its square screen and emulation abilities, alongside controls that rival premium handhelds.

The fact you can buy Legacy of Kain: Soul Reaver for the Super Pocket but not on Steam is why I adore the retro handheld
By Phil Hayton published
Features You’ll soon be able to play Legacy of Kain: Soul Reaver on the Super Pocket, and its library of preserved physical PS1 games makes the retro handheld special.
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