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Reviews, histories, guides, and deep dives into the golden age of gaming culture. Explore game history, practical buying considerations and perspectives on classic games.
Neon Dreams and High Scores: Rediscovering the Golden Age of Arcade Games
Take a trip back to the era of quarter-munchers and social gaming. We explore what made the arcade golden age special and how to bring that spirit home today.
Neon Dreams and Quarters: Why the Golden Age of Arcade Games Still Defines Gaming
Take a trip back to the neon-soaked 80s to explore the cultural phenomenon of the arcade golden age and learn how to recreate that legendary magic at home.
THE ATARI ERA: WHEN GAMING WAS BORN
Before Nintendo, before Sega — there was Atari. The company that put an arcade in your living room and accidentally started a multibillion-dollar industry.
HOW THE NES SAVED THE VIDEO GAME INDUSTRY
In 1985, the American video game market was a graveyard. Then a Japanese playing card company showed up with a gray box and changed everything.
THE ARCADE YEARS: WHERE GAMING BEGAN
Before consoles, there were arcades. Quarters on the cabinet, high scores on the wall, and the greatest competitive gaming culture ever assembled.
THE SEGA SATURN: GAMING'S GREATEST UNDERDOG
How Sega's most underrated console shaped the industry — and why collectors are obsessed with it today.
HOW THE GAME BOY SURVIVED EVERYTHING
The Game Boy should have been obsolete by 1995. Instead, it outlasted rivals half its age. Here's how.
GEAR FROM OUR GUIDES
The controllers, adapters and accessories our reviews and buying guides recommend most.
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Dual Controller Charging Dock
Keep two wireless controllers juiced up and ready with this sleek LED-lit charging dock.
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Portable CRT-Style Retro Monitor
A compact monitor with authentic scanline CRT glow — the perfect screen for retro setups.
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N64-Style USB Controller
Authentic Nintendo 64 trident layout with analog stick — perfect for 3D retro classics on PC.
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PlayStation-Style USB Controller
Dual-analog PS1-style pad with familiar face buttons — great for PS1 emulation and beyond.
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