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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

Features 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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Atari 7800+ console on woodgrain desk next to cartridges, controller and plugged into LG monitor with Bentley Bear’s Crystal Quest gameplay on screen

Calling all retro console nerds - the Atari 7800+ just dropped to a phenomenally low price

By Phil Hayton published

deal The Atari 7800+ just dropped to a new record low price at Woot, and the revamped retro console offers up fantastic physical gaming tricks for under $80.

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I used to insist nothing beat the real deal, but now nothing beats curling up with Miyoo Mini Plus handheld and my favorite retro games

By Rosalie Newcombe published

Deal The Miyoo Mini Plus has left my retro game consoles collecting dust, and this limited time deal includes the handheld and everything you need to become as obsessed with the device as I am.

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Hand holding Anbernic RG ARC-D handheld with Sonic the Hedgehog 2 gameplay on screen

I secretly love using this retro handheld for Sega games, but don't tell the Genesis in my living room

By Phil Hayton published

Deals The Anbernic RG ARC-D is a handheld that pays homage to classic Sega consoles, but it's also an incredibly versatile retro emulation machine for under $80.

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Anbernic RG28XX handheld on woodgrain surface with sad face on screen

Proposed US tariffs make your next gaming handheld up to 35% more expensive

By Phil Hayton published

news Gaming handhelds by the likes of Anbernic and Miyoo could end up more expensive thanks to proprosed US tariffs, and prices could increase by up to 35%.

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Atari 7800+ console next to stack of games and wireless controller on woodgrain desk

The Atari 7800+ is down to a new record low price for those of you who didn't grow up with an NES

By Phil Hayton published

Deals The Atari 7800+ is now cheaper than ever thanks to a 22% discount at Amazon, and the retro console well worth grabbing if you miss using old cartridges.

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