The Sega Genesis (Mega Drive) defined the 16-bit era with Sonic the Hedgehog, Streets of Rage, and Gunstar Heroes. But stock composite output and aging hardware hold it back in 2025. These mods will make your Genesis look, sound, and play better than ever. Disclosure: RetroRigged is reader-supported. As an Amazon Associate, we earn from … Read more
Best Sega Genesis / Mega Drive Mods (2025 Edition) The Sega Genesis (a.k.a. Mega Drive) is home to legendary 16-bit classics like Sonic the Hedgehog, Streets of Rage, and Gunstar Heroes. But the stock hardware in 2025 can look and sound rough. With the right mods, you can sharpen video, enhance audio, and modernize storage—while … Read more
Load many of your own games from one microSD card and play on real hardware. This beginner-friendly guide covers the best flash carts for NES, SNES (FXPak), N64, Genesis/MD, Game Boy, and GBA — what to buy, features that matter, and how to avoid junk. Legal note: Use flash carts with homebrew and legally dumped … Read more
Best Safe Power Supplies for Retro Consoles (2025) One of the biggest risks to your retro consoles isn’t the TV or controller — it’s a bad power supply. Here’s how to avoid frying your NES, SNES, N64, GameCube, Wii, Genesis, or PS1 with a cheap brick, and which modern replacements are safe. Key Takeaways Avoid … Read more
Modern TVs weren’t built for analog consoles. Here’s how to get a clean, low-lag HDMI picture from NES, SNES, N64, GameCube, Wii, Genesis, PS1, and more — explained in plain English for beginners. Quick Picks (TL;DR) Fastest beginner route: Console-specific HDMI adapters/cables (cheap, plug-and-play; quality varies by console). Best overall image quality: RetroTINK or OSSC … 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
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