TurboGrafx-16: The 16-Bit Underdog

When people talk about the great console wars of the late 80s and early 90s, the focus usually falls on Sega Genesis vs. Super Nintendo. Yet, in the shadows of this fierce rivalry stood another contender: the TurboGrafx-16, known in Japan as the PC Engine. Launched in 1987 in Japan and 1989 in North America, … Read more

The Forgotten Handheld: Atari Lynx

Atari Lynx

When people think of handheld gaming in the late 80s and 90s, the Nintendo Game Boy almost always comes first. Rugged, affordable, and loaded with iconic titles, the Game Boy defined portable gaming for decades. But what about Atari’s bold contender — the Atari Lynx? Launched in 1989, the Atari Lynx was a technological marvel. … Read more

Your First Retro Console: A Beginner’s Guide

Retro console

For many gamers, retro consoles aren’t just machines — they’re time machines. Booting up an NES, Sega Genesis, or Game Boy instantly transports you back to childhood afternoons, sleepovers, and the joy of discovering pixelated worlds for the first time. In 2025, the retro gaming scene is stronger than ever. Collectors are hunting rare cartridges, … Read more

Best Controllers from the Retro Era

Game controllers

For retro gamers, controllers aren’t just tools—they’re time machines. The moment you grip a classic NES rectangle or the ergonomic Sega Genesis pad, you’re instantly transported back to the living room of your childhood. While graphics and gameplay matter, the way we hold and control our games is deeply tied to our memories. In this … Read more

How Atari 2600 Revolutionized Gaming (1977)

In the late 1970s, something magical came to life in living rooms across America. Bulky wood-paneled TVs no longer just broadcast sitcoms or news — they became playgrounds. And the reason? A sleek little console with a joystick, woodgrain finish, and game cartridges that promised endless adventures. That console was the Atari 2600, and it … Read more