consoles
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This Powerful Retro Handheld Almost Puts the N64 in Your Pocket
It didn’t take long for the handheld emulators coming out of China to get powerful enough to finally play N64 games, which is impressive ” N64 is a notoriously challenging console to emulate. The RK2020 is among the first batch of portables that can play classics like Super Mario 64, and while it doesn’t emulate…
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I Miss the Nintendo Virtual Boy
It’s rare for a company like Nintendo to release a console that isn’t at least popular amongst its fans — even the Wii U sold over 13 million units. But the Virtual Boy was one of the company’s biggest flops, delivering a disappointing 3D experience that left gamers seeing red: literally. Despite its bizarre hardware…
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The Evercade Simplifies Retro Gaming And I’m Surprised How Much I Love It
If you haven’t spent decades hoarding classic consoles and cartridges (plus an outdated TV) then dabbling with retro gaming can be a challenging minefield of half-functional emulators and sketchy ROM files. The Evercade aims to change that, putting collections of classic titles on cartridges that anyone who mastered the Game Boy can easily use.
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The Nintendo Switch Is Sold Out. This Fan Says They Built Their Own Using Replacement Parts
Until Nintendo ramps up production and shipments again, finding a Switch for a reasonable price is going to be near-impossible. You can patiently wait it out, or you can take the route this guy claims to have and build your own Switch for about $200 using replacement and repair parts bought from China and online…