The Xbox 360 gave us Halo 3, Gears of War, Red Dead Redemption—and the dreaded Red Ring of Death. In 2025, your 360 deserves better cooling, faster storage, and some TLC to keep playing its huge library. Here’s the ultimate guide to Xbox 360 mods and upgrades. Disclosure: RetroRigged is reader-supported. As an Amazon Associate, … Read more
The original Xbox was a powerhouse for its time, with Halo, Fable, and Knights of the Old Republic cementing its legacy. But in 2025, stock consoles are loud, bulky, and prone to capacitor failure. Luckily, the Xbox modding scene is thriving — here’s how to make your OG Xbox the ultimate retro console. Disclosure: RetroRigged … Read more
Most “broken” retro consoles aren’t broken at all—they’re just dirty. From sticky buttons to corroded cartridge slots, the right cleaning tools can fix 90% of problems. Here’s the definitive guide to keeping your vintage hardware alive in 2025. Disclosure: RetroRigged may earn affiliate commissions from qualifying purchases. This helps keep our guides free for retro … Read more
Great picture is only half the experience—retro games deserve great sound too. This guide covers DACs, amps, Bluetooth adapters, and console audio mods that bring your retro soundtracks to life in 2025. Disclosure: RetroRigged participates in the Amazon Associates program. We may earn from qualifying purchases via affiliate links. Quick Picks (TL;DR) Best Overall DAC: … Read more
Getting the best picture from your old NES, SNES, Genesis, or PlayStation on a modern TV doesn’t have to be black magic. This guide walks you through adapters, mods, scalers, and displays—what actually works, what to avoid, and where to buy. Disclosure: RetroRigged may earn commissions from qualifying purchases via Amazon affiliate links. Quick Picks … Read more
Half of “broken” retro gear is just dirty contacts. This guide shows you exactly what to buy and how to clean carts, ports, and controllers—safely and fast. Disclosure: Some links below are affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate, RetroRigged earns from qualifying purchases. Quick Picks (TL;DR) Contact Cleaner (precision): DeoxIT D5 for stubborn oxidation in … 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
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