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30 years later, I finally got to play Quake on the PS1, but that's before I found a better version that doesn't rely on "substantial AI assistance"

PSoXide is a PS1 homebrew with an impressive Quake demo, but there's an older port that doesn't rely on AI tools.

GamesRadar · Sep 1

GameStop wants you to "trade in gaming history" for new games, and I need you to tell them no

GameStop thinks you should trade in retro consoles like the Dreamcast for games like GTA 6, but I'd urge you to reject the offer and embrace your old systems.

GamesRadar · Aug 27

Backwards compatibility is neat, but I'd grab an original PS1 rather than listening to people saying "just buy a PS2"

You can play PS1 games on your PS2, but here's why it's sometimes better to use Sony's original console rather than rely on backwards compatibility.

GamesRadar · Aug 25

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25 years before Coyote Vs Acme, the Looney Tunes star's blue-collar cousin got an obscure PS1 stealth game

25 years before Coyote vs Acme, the Looney Tunes character's blue-collar cousin got his own PS1 game, and Sheep Raider is anything but a courtroom drama.

GamesRadar · Aug 24

Sony is ditching physical discs, so here's how I'll play PS2 games using original hardware and handhelds instead of PS5 games in protest

Here's how to play PS2 games using your physical discs on the original retro console or emulators on PCs, handhelds, and other modern gadgets.

GamesRadar · Aug 21

"Looks more like a Long Boi" - I accidentally created a Razer Game Boy using the 8Bitdo FlipPad, and its absurd length is actually great for TATE shmups

Turns out you can turn the Razer Edge into an absurdly long Game Boy using the new 8Bitdo FlipPad, and it's solid for both Nintendo classics and vertical shmups.

GamesRadar · Aug 20

CRTs be damned, the Intec Time Breaker Lightgun for PS1/PS2 brings Guncon romps like Time Crisis 2 back to the living room and onto your newfangled TV

If you've been longing to play games like Time Crisis on a real console, the Intec Time Breaker Lightgun for PS1/PS2 will arm you with a modern screen solution.

GamesRadar · Aug 19

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The Philips Evnia 32M2N8900 is a testament to 4K QD-OLED monitor tech, but I can see room for improvement

QD-OLED monitors can be hit or miss, but the Philips Evnia 32M2N8900 exemplifies why the display tech is catching on.

GamesRadar · Aug 17

Good quality retro cables matter, but decent wires now cost more than I used to pay for consoles

Picking the right cables is crucial if you're putting together a retro console setup, but good-quality cables come at a higher price than you'd expect.

GamesRadar · Aug 14

Microsoft apparently just upped its Windows licence fee for OEM handheld and PC makers, and I'm taking it as an excuse to switch to Linux

Microsoft has allegedly increased Windows OEM licence fees by 7% to 10%, according to a PC brand executive, and that could lead to higher handheld and PC prices.

GamesRadar · Aug 11

So far, 20% of GamesRadar+ readers think the SNES is the greatest retro console of all time, but 80% of you would crown another system

According to GamesRadar+ readers, the SNES is currently the greatest retro console of all time, but it holds the crown with a minority vote share.

GamesRadar · Aug 5

A Commodore Amiga FPGA remake is now possible thanks to new landmark agreements

The Amiga Corporation has struck deals with both Commodore International and Hyperion that could pave the way for an Amiga Ultimate FPGA remake.

GamesRadar · Aug 5

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

GamesRadar · Jul 31

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.

GamesRadar · Jul 28

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GamesRadar · Jul 27

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

GamesRadar · Jul 24

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.

GamesRadar · Jul 21

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.

GamesRadar · Jul 17

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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GamesRadar · Jul 15

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.

GamesRadar · Jul 14

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.

GamesRadar · Jul 10

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.

GamesRadar · Jul 7

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

GamesRadar · Jul 6

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

GamesRadar · Jul 1

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.

GamesRadar · Jun 24

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

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