The Super Nintendo’s library still feels perfect today—tight platformers, JRPG classics, and shooters that need a great D-pad. If your original pad is worn or the cable is flakey, it’s time for a modern SNES controller that keeps the classic feel while adding reliability (and often wireless freedom). Below, we’ll cover the best 2.4GHz low-latency … Read more
The NES still slaps in 2025—tight platformers, arcade-style shooters, and incredible homebrew. What doesn’t hold up? Crumbling cables and mushy D-pads on decades-old controllers. The fix is simple: grab a modern NES controller that keeps the feel of the original but adds reliability and comfort. In this guide, we’ll cover the best wireless 2.4GHz pads … Read more
Starting with retro gaming shouldn’t feel like an engineering class. The goal is a setup that looks clean on a modern TV, feels great in the hands, and doesn’t fry rare hardware. This guide is a no-nonsense starter kit with gear that works for SNES, NES, N64, Genesis/Mega Drive, and PlayStation—and scales with you as … Read more
Nothing kills the magic of retro gaming faster than pressing “jump” and watching your character leap a half-second later. Input lag is a modern TV issue, but the good news is you can fix it with the right settings and gear. In this guide, we’ll cover how to reduce lag on modern HDTVs when playing … Read more
Vintage consoles are tough, but their original wall warts? Not so much. After decades, many run hot, drift out of spec, or develop noisy output that causes mystery glitches—black screens, garbled audio, random resets. A modern, regulated power supply keeps voltages stable, protects your hardware, and often reduces video noise. In this guide, we’ll cover … Read more
Retro handhelds have exploded in popularity because they solve two problems at once: they’re portable and they make old games easy. Whether you’re replaying SNES platformers, clearing PS1 RPG backlogs, or enjoying Game Boy on a sharper screen, today’s handhelds give you a clean experience without digging out a CRT or wrestling with cables. This … Read more
Level up your retro setup with the right flashcart — play backups, homebrew, and imports on real hardware. For retro gamers just starting out, one of the most confusing upgrades is the flashcart. These cartridges let you load multiple games (ROMs, hacks, or translations) from an SD card and play them directly on original hardware. … Read more
Retro Gaming Starter Kit: Everything You Need to Begin (2025) Starting fresh with retro gaming can feel overwhelming—old cables, weird video signals, and controller ports that don’t match anything modern. The good news: a clean, comfortable setup is easy if you pick the right pieces. Consider this your Retro Gaming Starter Kit: beginner-proof choices for … Read more
The Sega Genesis (Mega Drive) still rocks in 2025—crunchy FM sound, lightning-fast platformers, and a library that’s aged way better than anyone expected. If you’ve dragged a Genesis out of the closet (or scored one locally), you only need a few smart accessories to make it sing on a modern TV. This guide covers controllers, … Read more
The Nintendo 64 is pure comfort food: four-player chaos, weird cartridges, and a controller that time hasn’t exactly been kind to. The great news is you don’t need a soldering bench to make your N64 feel brand new. With a few smart mods and upgrades—from better controllers to clean HDMI output—you can get sharper video, … Read more