Retro ConsolesTopicMay 16, 2026
RetroTINK 5x Firmware V4.0 Arrives
Five years after the RetroTINK 5x launched, Mike Chi has released another heavily reworked firmware branch with RT4K pipeline features and HDR-focused CRT effects.
2 min read
Latest stories
Fresh Stories
Game HistoryNewsMay 28, 2026
Gobliiins Collection Arrives On PS5 With Five Retro Adventures
The long-running adventure series makes its PlayStation debut in a broad retro bundle.
2 min read
AtariTopicMay 28, 2026
Atari Moves Its Home From France To Luxembourg
The modern Atari Group is changing its corporate home while keeping the same legal identity, as its retro-focused business continues to grow.
2 min read
Game HistoryTopicMay 28, 2026
Gradius Advance Fan Patch Gives The GBA Shooter A Second Chance
The 2001 Game Boy Advance entry has gained a major overhaul from modder allanrps, aiming to make it feel more complete on original hardware and small handhelds.
3 min read
Retro ConsolesTopicMay 28, 2026
Weekly Roundup 515 Highlights
This week’s retro update moves across displays, controllers, emulation storage, Saturn community projects, classic PC sound, and FPGA news.
2 min read
EmulatorsTopicMay 27, 2026
Lenovo Says G02 Handheld ROMs Were Added Without Approval
The budget G02 handheld raised questions after listings showed Nintendo, Sony, and Sega games bundled with Lenovo branding.
2 min read
PlayStationTopicMay 27, 2026
Ace Driver Joins Arcade Archives On Switch, PlayStation, And Xbox
Namco's System 22 racer returns alongside Console Archives Geki-Oh ShienRyu and a new Arcade Archives 2 release for Tatakae! Big Fighter.
2 min read
Pocket power
Nintendo
Handheld legends, Nintendo hardware, and classic franchise stories.
NintendoTopicMay 26, 2026
OmniDrive Opens A New Door For Classic Disc Backups
A firmware mod for select Hitachi-LG drives gives collectors a cleaner legal route to preserve their own discs.
2 min read
NintendoTopicMay 24, 2026
Nex Playground Sets Its Sights On Wii-Level Success
Nex Playground is still a long way from Nintendo Wii numbers, but its creators believe stronger growth, better supply chains, and overseas expansion can move it closer to that dream.
2 min read
NintendoTopicMay 24, 2026
Castlevania And Animal Crossing Go Pocket-Sized On Game Boy Color
Two very different classics are being squeezed into a smaller, older frame, with smart changes made for the Game Boy Color format.
2 min read
Silver disc era
PlayStation
PS1, PS2, PSP, Vita, and the style that shaped a generation.
PlayStationTopicMay 27, 2026
Ace Driver Joins Arcade Archives On Switch, PlayStation, And Xbox
Namco's System 22 racer returns alongside Console Archives Geki-Oh ShienRyu and a new Arcade Archives 2 release for Tatakae! Big Fighter.
2 min read
PlayStationNewsMay 26, 2026
Metal Gear Solid 4 Gets A Long PS5 Gameplay Preview
The PS3 classic returns through Metal Gear Solid: Master Collection Vol. 2, with sharper presentation, smoother play, and a few familiar details still intact.
2 min read
PlayStationNewsMay 25, 2026
PS5 Fans Look Ready For A Possible inFAMOUS Collection
Rumors around an inFAMOUS collection are picking up, and PS5 players seem more than willing to revisit Sucker Punch’s electric superhero series.
2 min read
Green room
Xbox
Original Xbox stories, back compatibility, and hardware history.
XboxNewsMay 19, 2026
Darksiders Upgrade Is Free On Xbox But Costs $10 On PS5
The new version adds native 4K rendering, Photo Mode, DualSense support on PS5, and 60fps play, but existing PS4 owners must pay to move up.
2 min read
XboxTopicApr 28, 2026
Original Xbox’s Hidden USB Discovery Opens A New Modding Door
A long-running hardware secret, an old Nvidia chipset, and careful software work have all come together in one very modern upgrade for Microsoft’s first console.
2 min read
XboxTopicApr 28, 2026
Ed Fries Says Rare's Xbox Creativity Still Mattered
Rare's Xbox years have often been judged against its Nintendo past. Ed Fries sees a different thread: a studio still willing to experiment, even when that path is harder.
2 min read
Archive mode
Game History
Classic game stories, development history, anniversaries, and how old games changed over time.
Game HistoryNewsMay 28, 2026
Gobliiins Collection Arrives On PS5 With Five Retro Adventures
The long-running adventure series makes its PlayStation debut in a broad retro bundle.
2 min read
Game HistoryTopicMay 28, 2026
Gradius Advance Fan Patch Gives The GBA Shooter A Second Chance
The 2001 Game Boy Advance entry has gained a major overhaul from modder allanrps, aiming to make it feel more complete on original hardware and small handhelds.
3 min read
Game HistoryNewsMay 26, 2026
The Witcher 3 Blood And Wine Stream Sparks DLC Talk
A celebration stream has revived old hopes around Geralt's last great adventure.
2 min read
Hardware shelf
Retro Consoles
Classic console hardware, mods, displays, controllers, and setup culture.
Retro ConsolesTopicMay 28, 2026
Weekly Roundup 515 Highlights
This week’s retro update moves across displays, controllers, emulation storage, Saturn community projects, classic PC sound, and FPGA news.
2 min read
Retro ConsolesTopicMay 25, 2026
RetroTINK 5X Launch Edition 4:4:4 Mod Explained
Some early RetroTINK 5X units can be modified for 4:4:4 output, but the useful first step is checking your board revision before thinking about any soldering iron work.
4 min read
Retro ConsolesTopicMay 24, 2026
OSSC Pro Firmware V0.82 Adds Lumacode And AV-Out Support
A compact update for OSSC Pro owners, especially anyone interested in NES palettes, Lumacode, and serious downscaling setups.
2 min read
Preservation layer
Emulators
Emulation, FPGA, homebrew, translations, and preservation-friendly tools.
EmulatorsTopicMay 27, 2026
Lenovo Says G02 Handheld ROMs Were Added Without Approval
The budget G02 handheld raised questions after listings showed Nintendo, Sony, and Sega games bundled with Lenovo branding.
2 min read
EmulatorsTopicMay 26, 2026
CrankBoy Brings Game Boy Emulation To Playdate Catalog
The little yellow handheld gets another retro twist, with Game Boy-style play, sound, screen options, and crank support in selected titles.
2 min read
EmulatorsNewsMay 24, 2026
PS3 Emulation On PS5 Shows Promise, But CPU Limits Remain
The experiment points to real progress for PS3 classics, while also showing why an official PlayStation emulator may still be a difficult job.
2 min read