The realm of retro gaming PC tech is something of a rabbit hole, and it's easy to accidentally become an antiquated Alice. From experience, I can tell you that exploring that vintage wonderland costs ...

In case you're not in the know, RISC-V is an open source alternative to architectures like x86 and, as with Raspberry Pi ...

This retro arcade PC is a work of art in our books. Its creator built his own wooden cabinet to house the machine, which also features a 26-inch IPS monitor, proper arcade-style joysticks, and ...

You hear it said all the time: one of the best reasons to own a Steam Deck is for emulating classic games. The Steam Deck is fundamentally a PC, but despite this, you'll rarely hear anyone talk about ...

Mini consoles are a great way to access retro games without having to go through the hassle of using emulators. Their “plug and play” mentality has made them increasingly popular--though they ...

In context: For those looking to build a retro gaming PC in a tiny form factor, Eivind Bohler's ITX-Llama could be a perfect DIY project for you. He recently dropped an introductory video on YouTube ...

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent six days a week. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. Video games have been around for a long, long time now. Pong made ...

Retro console gaming fans love to extol the virtues of playing on original hardware, but what about retro PC gaming? There's a distinct subculture of people who go out and find old computer parts to ...

Vintage game collecting is more than just a simple exercise in nostalgia; it’s a hobby that potentially sees thousands of dollars changing hands. In fact, pristine copies of highly coveted titles have ...

You may have heard rumblings of a magical box capable of flawlessly running games from old-school arcade titles up through the Super Nintendo and Sega Genesis. That box is called the MiSTer, and over ...