When I was looking for a USB SNES controller to use with my Raspberry Pi 2 for emulation, I came across the Buffalo Classic USB Gamepad on Amazon, which was rather cheap, but had lots of good reviews. I decided to…
Hardware Nintendo started its trend of ‘extra-large’ DS models with the DSi XL back in 2010, turning an already incredible portable console into a larger, smarter, more accessible iteration. The 2DS XL and 3DS XL live on as its successors…
On Saturday the 18th August, Me and my other half visited the One Life Left – Gaming Cafe, based in Norwich. I first found out about the cafe when I was on my way to check out Last Level Games,…
10. Jam Sessions – Sponge Cake (2007, Australia) At first, it looks like your average kid’s birthday party – opening presents surrounded by friends and getting all excited. Then comes the birthday cake, where normally you would have everyone sing…
Hardware The Nintendo DS Lite is an improved version of the original DS, which is a lot slimmer, brighter and more lightweight than the original. One of the biggest improvements with the DS Lite is the brighter screen – Colours…
Lots of machines, lots of games, and, lots of fun! Norwich Retro Gamers are hosting their first ever retro gaming night on Saturday 25th August 2018 from 6pm-10pm at the One Life Left gaming cafe in Norwich. The group will…
On Friday 10th August 2018, I discovered this awesome retro game store in Norwich, which I didn’t know exisited until I found it on Google. After finding it online, I ventured down St Benedict’s Street in Norwich, and found the…
Hardware The Game Boy Color, unlike its predecessors; features a colour screen, which is a big improvement over the original Game Boy and Game Boy Pocket. Unfortunately the screen isn’t backlit, which is one of the biggest hindrances of earlier…
Review Hardware The Game Boy Micro is more compact than its predecessors, It’s a minuscule 4 inches wide, 2 tall, and 0.7 deep! which makes this console live up to its name. The horizontal design is a departure from the…
Hardware Unlike the Game Boy Color, Game Boy Pocket, and original Game Boy, the Game Boy Advance has a 32-bit system architecture, breaking through several of the limitations of its older siblings. The GBA was designed as a portable SNES,…