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Collectively, we chose a digital future for games – so why doesn’t it feel like our choice at all?

We mourn the death of discs, yet we starved physical copies of their oxygen

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20 years later, I just realised the Final Fantasy 12 save on my PS2 memory card looks like it says Final Fantasy 9

It turns out that if you upscale your PS2 memory card grid using a GBS-C upscaler, your Final Fantasy 12 save will look like it belongs to an earlier RPG.

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I've finally found an upscaler for my PS2 that kicks jitters to the curb, and it's affordable compared to its enthusiast-grade counterparts

The GBS-C is an upscaler that will help reduce jittery PS2 visuals on modern screens using motion-adaptive deinterlacing, and

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Scanlines will help give your retro consoles a visual edge, but not all CRT effects are equal

Here's a deep dive into why scanlines are used to enhance retro games today and the various effects used by consoles and emulators to mimic CRT TVs.

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The Game Boy Pocket is now 30 years young, and I'd thank it for today's retro handhelds

The Game Boy Pocket celebrates its 30th anniversary today, and the sequel to Ninty's original handheld brick is still making an impact on the scene today.

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After 15 years, I've got Microsoft's shunned Fable 3 port to work on PC – and it feels like a new RPG

Microsoft might have delisted Fable 3 on PC, but if you have the physical disc, the RPG shines when freed from the original Xbox 360.

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Discontinuing physical discs is one thing, but the PlayStation Portal already hints at Sony's worrying ambitions for an all-digital future

Sony might be discontinuing physical PS5 discs, but the PlayStation Portal provides a taste of the streaming-focused console world ahead of us.

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The Analogue 3D feature I've been waiting for slipped right under my nose, but I can finally start my N64 scrapbook

The new Analogue 3D Version 1.4.0 update finally brings screenshot functionality to the 4K N64, allowing you to snap, tweak, and export your favorite frames.

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Blaze's affordable Super Pocket handheld has been hit with a price hike due to AI component demand, despite absorbing "rising costs across manufacturing, components, and freight for as long as possible"

Blaze has announced a price hike for its Super Pocket handheld and Evercade cartridges in the UK and Europe, and AI demand for memory and storage is to blame.

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I'm ready for the Nintendo Switch to join my DS Lite and PS2 in retro retirement

Opinion | With game ownership under siege, retro has a new meaning to me

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How to use new controllers with retro consoles

Here's how to use new controllers with your retro consoles, including pairing your DualSense or Xbox gamepad to vintage systems and using new 2.4GHz remakes

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33 years later, the 3DO could make an unexpected comeback, but the '90s console revival is already being branded as "not legitimate"

A London-based publisher that shut down in 2009 is planning to revive the 3DO, but whether the company actually owns the rights is already being contested.

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$949 Steam Deck OLED is just the expensive beginning – MSI marketing lead warns there's "much room for another price hike" in handheld consoles

I felt that in my wallet

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If you're aiming to celebrate Sonic the Hedgehog's 35th anniversary in style, you should copy the Sega Genesis setup that permanently resides in my retro cave

Sonic the Hedgehog's 35th anniversary feels like a prime time to revisit the original 16-bit caper on a real Sega Genesis, and I've got celebratory setup tips.

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Yes, I know you want the Banjo-Kazooie handheld, but there's a Super Pocket flavor that could save you a few pennies next week

You can now play Banjo-Kazooie on Blaze's Super Pocket handheld, but there's a way you can dive into the N64 collectathon and its sequel for potentially less.

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The Super Pocket Rare edition reeled me in with Banjo-Kazooie goodness, but the retro handheld also boasts one of my favorite NES games

The Super Pocket Rare Edition offers up a remarkably solid way to play Banjo-Kazooie for $70, but you're also getting one of my favorite quirky NES outings.

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25 years ago today, the GBA arrived in the US, but you don't need the real thing to play the handheld's hits

The GBA just turned 25 in the US, and that's a sign to play some Game Boy Advance classics, but you can play Nintendo's 2000s back catalogue on other handhelds.

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CRTs are the GOAT for retro gaming, but I need monitor makers to consider making OLED alternatives

Now that a CRT TV renaissance is happening, it's time for gaming monitor brands to consider making square alternatives for retro consoles.

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Rather than stressing about Steam Machine performance, I'd start thinking about your TV's specs

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The Analogue 3D finally has save states, just in time for my Star Fox 64 playthrough on the 4K N64

The Analogue 3D finally has save states, as the 4K N64's long-awaited "Memories" feature has landed as part of update version 1.3.0.

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The newest Analogue 3D update fuels my dorky desire for accurate library cartridge colors

Analogue 3D update 1.2.6 lets you change your N64 library cartridge icon colors that can be used to match the original carts or simply dress up your collection.

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The Lego Game Boy isn't an exact copy of Ninty's retro handheld, and that's why I love it

The Lego Nintendo Game Boy is an incredibly detailed homage to Ninty's iconic retro handheld, complete with functioning buttons and additional cartridge builds.

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Commodore is gearing up to block custom C64 Ultimate firmware, but it's exploring ways to balance "user freedom with user protection"

Commodore has addressed criticism surrounding decisions to lock down C64 Ultimate FPGA firmware, citing issues that could lead to "hardware returns."

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The latest Analogue 3D update adds "advanced HDR" that will make your OLED screen look even more like a CRT TV

The latest Analogue 3D Version 1.2.5 update adds new HDR features to the 4K N64 console that help it replicate the brightness of a CRT TV on OLED screens.

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Building the ultimate Legend of Zelda 40th Anniversary setup

The Legend of Zelda 40th Anniversary celebrations are underway, here's how to build the ultimate setup in time for the big day.

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