PS1 hardware restorations, memory card tips, and adapters to connect to modern TVs.
Modern handhelds can play decades of games — from NES to GameCube. Whether you want something cheap for 8-bit classics or a powerhouse that handles PS2 and beyond, here are the best options right now. Quick Picks (Best Overall Choices) Best Overall: Anbernic RG405M — power, build, and price in a sweet spot. Best Budget: … Read more
Best PS1 Upgrades in 2025: HDMI, Wireless Controllers, Power & Saves The original PlayStation still rules. Give it clean HDMI video, a modern wireless controller, reliable saves, and a fresh power brick, and it’ll feel new again. Quick Picks (Start Here) HDMI Adapter (PS1/PS2): LEVELHIKE PS1/PS2 → HDMI (RGB, 4:3/16:9) Go Wireless on Real Hardware: … 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
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