I turned my flagship phone into a powerful retro gaming console, and you can too

Just hook it up to a USB-C hub, connect a Bluetooth controller, and set up some emulators. Add a launcher like Daijisho or ...
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Xreal's Latest Glasses Get Better and Cheaper. And There's a Switch Dock, Too

I loved playing Switch games on the Xreal 1S glasses, but getting them connected is a little awkward. Smart glasses are in a ...

New game console? Change these 4 TV settings immediately

To get the most out of a modern console, there are a variety of settings you should tweak right away. In fact, my first pick ...
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Finally, I've Found a Worthy Successor to the Iconic 90s Tamagotchi

Thirty years later at CES 2026 in Las Vegas, I finally found a worthy successor to my treasured pixelated companion. Sweekar is a Tamagotchi-inspired pocket pet, an AI companion that grows physically ...

Epilogue's SN Operator Turns PCs Into an SNES Hub

Epilogue’s transparent cartridge reader plays and preserves original SNES and Super Famicom games with Playback-powered ...

Play physical SNES games on your PC with Epilogue's SN Operator

The shell of the SN Operator is constructed of optical-grade polycarbonate and features flaps to keep dust and debris at bay. Epilogue also baked in overcurrent ...
GameSpot

Lego's New 3-In-1 Retro Gaming Console Looks Cool, And It's Only $20

The Retro Gaming Console is one of nine new Lego Creator sets. The January 2026 lineup also features the $20 Fierce Dinosaur, ...

8 HDMI tricks to get the best performance from your TV - and most are free

If your devices only support up to 4K at 60Hz, a "premium high-speed" HDMI cable (18Gbps, HDMI 2.0) is perfectly fine. Again, just avoid really old or thin cables. Early HDMI cables (HDMI 1.4 or older ...