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 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
Old consoles were built for CRTs. Modern TVs? Not so much. If you’ve ever plugged a classic console straight into a flat-panel and thought, “Why is this so blurry and laggy?”, you’ve run into scaling and processing issues. The fix is simple: use the right HDMI adapter or upscaler to convert those retro signals cleanly … Read more
If you’ve spent any time replaying your favorite childhood games, you know one thing for sure — those old controller cords can be a pain. Whether you’re leaning forward to land a clutch move in Mario Kart 64 or trying to keep your cat from knocking over your SNES while crossing the room, a wireless … Read more