Game Boy Advance remains one of the most iconic handheld systems of all time, with a rich library of classics and homebrew alike. But there’s more to this little purple powerhouse …
Maintaining old gaming hardware often means rolling up your sleeves and getting inside the machine. Whether you’re repairing a blinking red light, cleaning out 30 years of …
There’s nothing more frustrating than diving into a classic game, pressing jump at the perfect moment, and nothing happens. Sticky buttons can turn a great gaming session into an …
There’s a quiet satisfaction that comes with cracking open an old NES cartridge and giving it new life. For anyone deeply invested in collecting and playing retro games, cartridge …
Playing the Nintendo 64 today brings back that electric feeling of late-night multiplayer battles and exploration of vast 3D worlds. But modern televisions weren’t designed with …
Playing the Game Boy Advance under poor lighting conditions is a struggle every handheld gamer from the early 2000s remembers. The crisp, colorful graphics of the system were …
Keeping old gaming consoles in top condition requires more than just storing them in a safe spot. Dust, oxidation, and grime are enemies of performance, especially for systems like …
Game cartridges carry more than just the data that powers our favorite titles, they’re pieces of gaming history. The artwork on those labels isn’t just decorative; it’s iconic. …
The PlayStation 2 is one of the greatest gaming consoles of all time, with a library that stretches across every genre and generation. Even today, it’s a system that’s …
It’s a frustrating moment. You pull your Super Nintendo Entertainment System off the shelf, connect everything with precision, plug it into the wall, hit the power switch, and …
The Sega Saturn is a powerful but fragile beast in the retro console world. Known for its complex architecture and brilliant 2D capabilities, it still delivers some of the most …
There’s something magical about holding a retro game cartridge in your hands. The weight of the plastic, the texture of the ridges, and especially the artwork on the label, it all …
Displaying your retro game consoles proudly and giving them the presentation they deserve is so nice. The only problem is that most store-bought display options feel generic or too …
A loose AV port on the Super Nintendo can quickly turn a nostalgic gaming session into a frustrating game of “wiggle-the-cable.” There’s nothing more annoying than having your …