Preservationists are fighting to keep physical media alive, but it turns out even shiny new PC games can be popped on discs and cartridges. In fact, you can theoretically turn any external storage you've got lying around, like old SD cards and USB sticks, into a game that will then automatically run when connected to your rig, and you don't have to use DRM-free storefronts.
Yes, we've witnessed enthusiasts using SSDs as faux retro console cartridges for your PC, but Archades Games (Ryan Enstrom) is going the extra mile with even more options. If you were at the Utah Retro GameXpo, you may have actually spotted the creator at a booth showcasing various discs that will work with Steam, GOG, and the Xbox app. However, if you're stuck on an entirely different continent like me, YouTuber Keegbots has you covered with a 7-minute chat on how the whole thing works.
