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How to connect your retro console to a modern TV or monitor
By Phil Hayton published
Guide Here's how I connect retro consoles to a modern TV or monitor using both the original cables and HDMI upscalers that will enhance your picture quality.

I'm celebrating 30 years of PlayStation by giving the OG retro console an upscaling birthday treat
By Phil Hayton published
News If you're looking to celebrate the PlayStation's 30th anniversary in style, I'd recommend picking up an OSSC for the retro console to give it an HD glow-up.

I regret not picking up the Sega Astro City Mini sooner, as it's one of the only ways to play my favorite arcade exclusive sequel
By Phil Hayton published
News I finally just picked up the Sega Astro City Mini, and the tiny arcade machine is well worth picking up if you can find it for the right price.

I want to love the Hyperkin Retron GX, but the retro console seemingly dislikes my PC Engine games
By Phil Hayton published
Review The Hyperkin Retron GX makes for an affordable way to play physical PC Engine and Turbografx-16 games, but it does suffer from compatibility issues.

Analogue 3D footage finally just surfaced online, and I'm hoping the 4k N64 is as slick as it looks
By Phil Hayton published
News A new Analogue 3D teaser shows off the FPGA N64 running cartridges for the first time, but you'll need to wait a little longer for actual gameplay.

Summer isn't over yet, but I've already picked out three retro handhelds I'll be cozying up with this Autumn
By Phil Hayton published
News Autumn is nearly upon us, so I've picked out three retro handhelds that will help you cozy up with classic capers once summer comes to an end.

After nine years searching for the perfect N64 joystick replacement, I've finally found a controller mod worth doing
By Phil Hayton published
News The N64 controller is one of the worst offenders for stick drift, so I upgraded the retro console's gamepad with a hall-effect joystick.

The BBC is once again trying to outrage retro nerds, so I'd advise checking in on the Apple and Windows fans in your life
By Phil Hayton published
News The BBC has once again committed a retro tech sin live on TV by celebrating the 30th anniversary of Windows 95 using a Macintosh SE computer for 1987.
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