Console wars have been a mainstay in gaming culture since the existence of the gaming console. Even in the '80s, gamers ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. I haven't been overly impressed by any of the mini consoles that have sprung up lately. The NES Classic Edition was enough of a novelty when ...

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The Sega Genesis Mini console launched back in September, and it has quickly become a favorite among retro gaming enthusiasts. The device comes pre-loaded with 40 classic games, including popular ...

The company has two new tiny devices, the Astro Mini City V and the Sega Genesis Mini 2, that prove there’s still a place for miniaturized classics. is an entertainment editor covering streaming, ...

Pam's Colecovision was her babysitter, from the age of 4 or 5, but the family only had one game. Over and over, hour after hour, she'd climb and jump through the three levels of Donkey Kong. But the ...

Memorable game consoles like the NES and Sega Genesis are partially or completely unplayable today.

Today the major players in the console arena are Sony, Nintendo, and Microsoft. This was not the case less than 30 years ago. Not too long ago one of the big players in the industry was SEGA, which ...

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