Buying Guides & Reviews

Getting into retro gaming today means picking the right controller, cables, and accessories, and knowing which reissues are worth it. This section covers tested product recommendations and reviews for building or gifting a retro setup.

Articles in this section

PILLAR GUIDE

Retro Gaming Setup for Beginners: What You Actually Need

Pillar buying guide

BUYING GUIDE

Best Controllers for Retro Games on PC: Compared by Use Case

BUYING GUIDE

Best SNES-Style Controllers for PC: A Focused Comparison

BUYING GUIDE

Best Retro Game Collections for Switch: Which Should You Buy?

BUYING GUIDE

Retro Gaming Gifts for Fans of 90s Video Games

BUYING GUIDE

Best Arcade Sticks for Retro Games: What to Look For

BUYING GUIDE

Best Books About 90s Video Games and Gaming History

BUYING GUIDE

Game Cartridge Storage Ideas for a 90s Collection

PRODUCT REVIEW

8BitDo Pro 2 Review for Retro Gaming on PC

PRODUCT REVIEW

Tamagotchi Original Review: Is the Reissue Right for You?