In this PPSSPP setup guide, I show you how to configure the Windows PC version. PPSSPP is a brilliant emulator for beginners because of its straightforward interface and with there also being no need to use BIOS files to play PSP games, it’s one of the most accessible. Requirements Before you start the guide, it’s best to have the following things ready: Have at least one PSP game file to test in PPSSPP To play PSP games with PPSSPP, you will ideally want to use a controller – The 8bitdo Pro 2 is an excellent Bluetooth controller, and can also be connected by USB 8Bitdo Pro 2 Bluetooth Con ..read more

DuckStation is one of the latest PS1 standalone emulators available and is focussed on not just emulation performance, but also user experience. Whilst the DuckStation UI is excellent and easy to use, you can never have too much help when it comes to emulation, and this helpful DuckStation setup guide will take you through all of the fundamentals to help you get up and running emulating PS1 games in no time. Download & Installation DuckStation is available via their homepage or the emulator projects GitHub page. I prefer to download from the GitHib project page to ensure I am obtaining th ..read more

Whether you’re a developer, artist, event organizer, or entrepreneur, the retro gaming world offers a unique blend of opportunities. These roles are not just about earning an income; they’re about keeping alive the spirit of an era that shaped the entertainment world. As we look at the varied types of retro gaming jobs, it becomes clear how each role contributes to the ongoing legacy of retro gaming and offers a chance to be part of a community that cherishes the games of yesterday. Retro Gaming Event Organizer The resurgence of retro gaming has opened a unique avenue for event organizers. Th ..read more

Find out everything you need to know about emulation, classic games, and articles about your favourite classic systems. A big name in the ’80s in the UK, Acorn produced classic machines such as the BBC Micro and Archimedes. BBC Micro Acorn Archimedes Amstrad put its name to many things, but its range of CPC computers in the ’80s was by far its most popular. Amstrad CPC Once the biggest name in... Source ..read more

The PlayStation 2 arrived at a time when widescreen TVs had only just started to be widely adopted, so it was not commonplace to see many native widescreen PS2 games. Later games such as GTA: San Andreas was a game that included a 16:9 widescreen option in the game. But with emulation now hugely popular and pretty much any modern screen being a widescreen display, sometimes you may prefer to... Source ..read more

You may already be aware of the incredibly long-winded way in which you can create cheats for PS2 games, so I thought it would be useful to outline the most simple way to obtain PNACH cheat files that can be used in RetroArch with the LRPS2 Core (Previously PCSX2). This involves simply downloading pre-built PNACH files and copying them into your RetroArch PCSX2 emulator cheat folder so the LRPS2... Source ..read more

The PlayStation Vita was officially launched in December 2011 in Japan. The PS Vita boasts a 5-inch OLED multi-touch capacitive touchscreen, dual analog sticks, and a rear touchpad, offering a unique gameplay experience. PS Vita Emulators Matt James The PlayStation Vita is powered by a quad-core ARM Cortex-A9 MPCore processor and a quad-core GPU, making it one of the most powerful handheld... Source ..read more

The PlayStation 3, commonly known as the PS3, is the third in the series of PlayStation consoles, aside from being a huge success, it is also well-known for being one of the earlier ways to get access to Blu-Ray movies with its Blu-Ray disc drive. PS3 Emulators RPCS3 Emulator Guide Matt James Matt James The PlayStation 3, commonly known as the PS3, is a home video game console developed by Sony... Source ..read more

The Sony PlayStation Portable is commonly known as the PSP. It made its debut in Japan in December 2004 and subsequently reached global markets in 2005. Boasting a sleek, premium design, the PSP also features a widescreen TFT LCD display. PSP Emulators PSP RetoArch Guide Matt James Matt James One of the distinguishing features of the PSP was its use of Universal Media Discs (UMD) for games and... Source ..read more

The Commodore 128 is one of Commodore’s lesser-known home computers, released in 1985, it never reached the heights of its predecessor, the Commodore 64, making it somewhat of a curious machine for many. If you’re looking to sample the Commodore 128 and what it has to offer, the great news is that emulating the Commodore 128 is just as easy as it is the C64, our guide below will fill you in on the... Source ..read more