Why Did I Buy an Atari VCS in 2024?

Why Did I Buy an Atari VCS in 2024?

Releasing in 2021 as a community-funded project, the Atari VCS promised a modern take on the nostalgia you held for the 2600. The problem is, I’m not sure who is holding on to that nostalgia. As someone in my early 40s, I was around Atari consoles as a kid and...
Ayn Odin 2: One Year Later

Ayn Odin 2: One Year Later

In a hobby where the hottest newly hyped device is always around the corner, sometimes it’s easy to get caught up with what’s coming next. Incremental improvements and hardware changes are all well and good, but I think we could use a reminder that these...
TrimUI Brick Setup Guide

TrimUI Brick Setup Guide

Scored yourself a new Brick, have ya? Congrats! The TrimUI Brick has proven a hit with reviewers across the board, and now that early adopters are getting their hands on units as well, it’s about time for some setup tips and tricks. If you’ve set up a...
Game Console R36MAX Hands-On: No Goal!

Game Console R36MAX Hands-On: No Goal!

The new Game Console R36MAX is a fairly unremarkable device. It’s another clone – this time with a tall 1:1 form factor and a curvaceous rear end. In an apparent attempt to stand out from the crowd, its designers have given the latest RK3326 on the block...
TrimUI Brick Review: A Rock Solid Upgrade

TrimUI Brick Review: A Rock Solid Upgrade

If there were ever handhelds that could be considered the gateway drug to the handheld emulation hobby, it would likely be either the Miyoo Mini+ or the Anbernic RG35XX. These small form-factor Game Boy clones have remained popular since their releases in the early...