The Sega Master System is an often underrated console with a huge library of games that sold more than it’s rival, the NES, in some regions, including Europe and South America. As someone from Europe, the Master System was a popular console choice for older generations, such as my brother and his school friends. Even today, the Master System seems to be looked back on more fondly than the NES, at least in my local area.…
Month: June 2025
Hyperkin Retron 1 HD Gaming System Review
I review a few flash carts and reproduction games (ROM hacks) on this site, and often I don’t use the original hardware to test the carts, but instead I use a ‘clone console’. There is some misunderstanding as to the quality and presentation of ‘clone consoles’. While it is true that older clones, such as the ‘Scorpion’ (a Sega Megadrive clone system from the 90’s) were trying to pass themselves off as the real deal, modern clones from companies such as Hyperkin, Analogue, and Retro-Bit differentiate themselves by presenting as unique, cool, and practical alternatives to original hardware.…
Hex Gaming Ultimate PS5 Controller Review
Hex Gaming is becoming a more well-known name in the world of premium Xbox and PlayStation controllers. I’ve reviewed quite a few of their controllers on this site, and the controllers not only always look good, but they also perform in the top category of controllers for their respective systems. At the moment there is a lot of talk about Hall effect analogue sticks, with the Switch 2 not implementing Hall effect in their Switch 2 Joy Cons.…
HISPEEDIDO GBP IPS Kit (New Version) + GBP Battery Mod Review
There is a certain appeal to backlit Game Boys. They are stylish and cool (to some of us at least). Since the 90s, people have wished that they had the capacity to put a light on that screen so that they could play the Game Boy in their room at night. For many years, there have been options available to backlight your Game Boy.…