{"id":14580,"date":"2025-03-30T17:20:48","date_gmt":"2025-03-30T17:20:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/topat10.com\/?p=14580"},"modified":"2025-03-30T17:20:48","modified_gmt":"2025-03-30T17:20:48","slug":"11-best-retro-game-consoles-2025-tested-and-reviewed","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/topat10.com\/?p=14580","title":{"rendered":"11 Best Retro Game Consoles (2025), Tested and Reviewed"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div>\n<h2>What About Nintendo Fans?<\/h2>\n<figure class=\"AssetEmbedWrapper-eVDQiB byBkf asset-embed\">\n<div class=\"AssetEmbedAssetContainer-eJxoAx dBHGoQ asset-embed__asset-container\"><span class=\"SpanWrapper-umhxW kGxnNB responsive-asset AssetEmbedResponsiveAsset-cXBNxi eCxVQK asset-embed__responsive-asset\"><picture class=\"ResponsiveImagePicture-cWuUZO dUOtEa AssetEmbedResponsiveAsset-cXBNxi eCxVQK asset-embed__responsive-asset responsive-image\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"nintendo\" class=\"ResponsiveImageContainer-eybHBd fptoWY responsive-image__image lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" data-src=\"https:\/\/media.wired.com\/photos\/5a2b3a23dd6e67710f58708c\/master\/w_1600%2Cc_limit\/SNES_Classic_HP.jpg\" data-sizes=\"auto\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/media.wired.com\/photos\/5a2b3a23dd6e67710f58708c\/master\/w_120,c_limit\/SNES_Classic_HP.jpg 120w, https:\/\/media.wired.com\/photos\/5a2b3a23dd6e67710f58708c\/master\/w_240,c_limit\/SNES_Classic_HP.jpg 240w, https:\/\/media.wired.com\/photos\/5a2b3a23dd6e67710f58708c\/master\/w_320,c_limit\/SNES_Classic_HP.jpg 320w, https:\/\/media.wired.com\/photos\/5a2b3a23dd6e67710f58708c\/master\/w_640,c_limit\/SNES_Classic_HP.jpg 640w, https:\/\/media.wired.com\/photos\/5a2b3a23dd6e67710f58708c\/master\/w_960,c_limit\/SNES_Classic_HP.jpg 960w, https:\/\/media.wired.com\/photos\/5a2b3a23dd6e67710f58708c\/master\/w_1280,c_limit\/SNES_Classic_HP.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/media.wired.com\/photos\/5a2b3a23dd6e67710f58708c\/master\/w_1600,c_limit\/SNES_Classic_HP.jpg 1600w\" sizes=\"100vw\"\/><\/noscript><\/picture><\/span><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"BaseWrap-sc-gjQpdd BaseText-ewhhUZ CaptionCredit-ejegDm iUEiRd isTgyB fNaHcW caption__credit\">Photograph: Nintendo<\/span><\/p>\n<\/figure>\n<p>It\u2019s a shame that two of the best retro gaming consoles in recent years, the <a data-offer-url=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Nintendo-Entertainment-System-NES-Classic\/dp\/B01IFJBQ1E?tag=w050b-20\" class=\"external-link\" data-event-click=\"{&quot;element&quot;:&quot;ExternalLink&quot;,&quot;outgoingURL&quot;:&quot;https:\/\/cna.st\/affiliate-link\/3DgAfmDFCbAvbnD13jNvyznDcmWLx9ysMDX3cLxRf3EiRHMHMQ6jnpv1B6xSdGm4fRwpQVbTigXwAMLUUAw2wgMHJNq4L53g4g7Ts9h1R48Fqm75beM1SjT8CPvKetyNghDNXYcFUAf43xKu5yZ5UmHPEc33kBZKFw4PpaEgdN1VAqm8pqRyLehAWo4P9XFmWyK5Gbm6FMvGFRDBLebXVGLKYZa9Rux&quot;}\" href=\"https:\/\/cna.st\/affiliate-link\/3DgAfmDFCbAvbnD13jNvyznDcmWLx9ysMDX3cLxRf3EiRHMHMQ6jnpv1B6xSdGm4fRwpQVbTigXwAMLUUAw2wgMHJNq4L53g4g7Ts9h1R48Fqm75beM1SjT8CPvKetyNghDNXYcFUAf43xKu5yZ5UmHPEc33kBZKFw4PpaEgdN1VAqm8pqRyLehAWo4P9XFmWyK5Gbm6FMvGFRDBLebXVGLKYZa9Rux\" rel=\"sponsored\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>NES Classic Mini<\/strong><\/a> and the <a data-offer-url=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/SNES-Nintendo-Classic-Mini-Entertainment-System\/dp\/B073BVHY3F\/?tag=w050b-20\" class=\"external-link\" data-event-click=\"{&quot;element&quot;:&quot;ExternalLink&quot;,&quot;outgoingURL&quot;:&quot;https:\/\/cna.st\/affiliate-link\/NXK4oxtFZ3fpMGBjJDzZpLkuVjfVzvuPouYWn1bZeiG2zXLZTpHtGamZnnk8DmNEiKfM4ds8Trd2oPrNsM2c4eNEYfgGsAJkjJG6bhFvSdJx3UmZW3jB2P3XwuxkACznZ1pJ1Qv5GG56dU5TaMMobvq4XXKxbuiUidMjAVvHRCwUTMwwHLtTKjZ8iF9iQjNK68gFpzH2DXer8bazXBgEPnPHhoTx23qfcKs646Cv&quot;}\" href=\"https:\/\/cna.st\/affiliate-link\/NXK4oxtFZ3fpMGBjJDzZpLkuVjfVzvuPouYWn1bZeiG2zXLZTpHtGamZnnk8DmNEiKfM4ds8Trd2oPrNsM2c4eNEYfgGsAJkjJG6bhFvSdJx3UmZW3jB2P3XwuxkACznZ1pJ1Qv5GG56dU5TaMMobvq4XXKxbuiUidMjAVvHRCwUTMwwHLtTKjZ8iF9iQjNK68gFpzH2DXer8bazXBgEPnPHhoTx23qfcKs646Cv\" rel=\"sponsored\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>SNES Classic Mini<\/strong><\/a>, have been discontinued. Both feature great designs with a miniaturized look that\u2019s true to the originals, silky performance, and strong game lineups of Nintendo\u2019s greatest hits. You can still buy them online (usually from third-party resellers), but prices are seriously inflated. The SNES Classic Mini, for example, was $80 at launch, but a reseller has it for more than <a data-offer-url=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/SNES-Nintendo-Classic-Mini-Entertainment-System\/dp\/B073BVHY3F\/?tag=w050b-20\" class=\"external-link\" data-event-click=\"{&quot;element&quot;:&quot;ExternalLink&quot;,&quot;outgoingURL&quot;:&quot;https:\/\/cna.st\/affiliate-link\/NXK4oxtFZ3fpMGBjJDzZpLkuVjfVzvuPouYWn1bZeiG2zXLZTpHtGamZnnk8DmNEiKfM4ds8Trd2oPrNsM2c4eNEYfgGsAJkjJG6bhFvSdJx3UmZW3jB2P3XwuxkACznZ1pJ1Qv5GG56dU5TaMMobvq4XXKxbuiUidMjAVvHRCwUTMwwHLtTKjZ8iF9iQjNK68gFpzH2DXer8bazXBgEPnPHhoTx23qfcKs646Cv&quot;}\" href=\"https:\/\/cna.st\/affiliate-link\/NXK4oxtFZ3fpMGBjJDzZpLkuVjfVzvuPouYWn1bZeiG2zXLZTpHtGamZnnk8DmNEiKfM4ds8Trd2oPrNsM2c4eNEYfgGsAJkjJG6bhFvSdJx3UmZW3jB2P3XwuxkACznZ1pJ1Qv5GG56dU5TaMMobvq4XXKxbuiUidMjAVvHRCwUTMwwHLtTKjZ8iF9iQjNK68gFpzH2DXer8bazXBgEPnPHhoTx23qfcKs646Cv\" rel=\"sponsored\" target=\"_blank\">$320 on Amazon right now<\/a>. You might have better luck buying <a data-offer-url=\"https:\/\/www.ebay.com\/sch\/i.html?_from=R40&amp;_nkw=snes+classic&amp;_sacat=0&amp;rt=nc&amp;LH_ItemCondition=3000%7C1000\" class=\"external-link\" data-event-click=\"{&quot;element&quot;:&quot;ExternalLink&quot;,&quot;outgoingURL&quot;:&quot;https:\/\/cna.st\/affiliate-link\/Bid7cpAzxp9Qt6tJTmeiHPECJXLUWKfAmK9CwvxXec9DuWJBR5zSDergkUFrHpys1oAHGPpCbG9YqfQsjabwrpdC2PsifnA2ve6dgKsqHoPGGCokVKt8X6ELmQr1G2cjdtoZHpaN5PHqhWQjrqKV87mjFTcGnatQBA8ywT9XztB8jYfZnjCkr3knK4cnKbvavqPzFEHXX6jc78qGN737a4EVtr6GMeG1xvhWvtDcJTdezVC&quot;}\" href=\"https:\/\/cna.st\/affiliate-link\/Bid7cpAzxp9Qt6tJTmeiHPECJXLUWKfAmK9CwvxXec9DuWJBR5zSDergkUFrHpys1oAHGPpCbG9YqfQsjabwrpdC2PsifnA2ve6dgKsqHoPGGCokVKt8X6ELmQr1G2cjdtoZHpaN5PHqhWQjrqKV87mjFTcGnatQBA8ywT9XztB8jYfZnjCkr3knK4cnKbvavqPzFEHXX6jc78qGN737a4EVtr6GMeG1xvhWvtDcJTdezVC\" rel=\"sponsored\" target=\"_blank\">one used<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><native-ad position=\"in-content\" shoulddisplaylabel=\"true\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Nintendo fans keen on some classic gaming action are better served snagging a Nintendo Switch and buying a <a data-offer-url=\"https:\/\/ec.nintendo.com\/US\/en\/membership\" class=\"external-link\" data-event-click=\"{&quot;element&quot;:&quot;ExternalLink&quot;,&quot;outgoingURL&quot;:&quot;https:\/\/cna.st\/affiliate-link\/AF4hZrJoZxC7rJ1VUhw3J9J82NoDiiXxddeNj6s1E6v963JFcK3uVkYjTkHKW2WAHiEwCqhpYYyv4bZ1jMQPi3ZtaXg7FyKaiYSuudBPo1hxjtAwJa8n8kYovNJRBuBywydgKzGc2kqDMae4uHVB1GsyY&quot;}\" href=\"https:\/\/cna.st\/affiliate-link\/AF4hZrJoZxC7rJ1VUhw3J9J82NoDiiXxddeNj6s1E6v963JFcK3uVkYjTkHKW2WAHiEwCqhpYYyv4bZ1jMQPi3ZtaXg7FyKaiYSuudBPo1hxjtAwJa8n8kYovNJRBuBywydgKzGc2kqDMae4uHVB1GsyY\" rel=\"sponsored\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Nintendo Switch Online membership ($20 for a year)<\/strong><\/a> to access more than 100 NES and SNES titles (<a data-offer-url=\"https:\/\/www.nintendo.com\/switch\/online-service\/nintendo-entertainment-system-nintendo-switch-online-switch\/\" class=\"external-link\" data-event-click=\"{&quot;element&quot;:&quot;ExternalLink&quot;,&quot;outgoingURL&quot;:&quot;https:\/\/cna.st\/affiliate-link\/2D8gQu2iFjMJJ78pB9KmEjAQNirbeSxuVcrxZ8e28X8zaJo6uzX8zpb63USnJHVbCxS83HzRqFAfouhqZpD8SGFXw2QC4i8sA352kNvVtH2pP2cPBGxvjDVF9X4gy4QYGUxfn2qTmYnYLoY16zSSwPxzCktitDhPB1xCyrdpVXihs2XpK9heMbN9LJVu2zbyd9v6Jrk5fFfnYn4rb9QEnAcFGNcgmaJwcp226TgYMF3TVxTcPv2tv&quot;}\" href=\"https:\/\/cna.st\/affiliate-link\/2D8gQu2iFjMJJ78pB9KmEjAQNirbeSxuVcrxZ8e28X8zaJo6uzX8zpb63USnJHVbCxS83HzRqFAfouhqZpD8SGFXw2QC4i8sA352kNvVtH2pP2cPBGxvjDVF9X4gy4QYGUxfn2qTmYnYLoY16zSSwPxzCktitDhPB1xCyrdpVXihs2XpK9heMbN9LJVu2zbyd9v6Jrk5fFfnYn4rb9QEnAcFGNcgmaJwcp226TgYMF3TVxTcPv2tv\" rel=\"sponsored\" target=\"_blank\">here\u2019s the full list<\/a>). Add the <a data-offer-url=\"https:\/\/ec.nintendo.com\/US\/en\/membership\" class=\"external-link\" data-event-click=\"{&quot;element&quot;:&quot;ExternalLink&quot;,&quot;outgoingURL&quot;:&quot;https:\/\/cna.st\/affiliate-link\/AF4hZrJoZxC7rJ1VUhw3J9J82NoDiiXxddeNj6s1E6v963JFcK3uVkYjTkHKW2WAHiEwCqhpYYyv4bZ1jMQPi3ZtaXg7FyKaiYSuudBPo1hxjtAwJa8n8kYovNJRBuBywydgKzGc2kqDMae4uHVB1GsyY&quot;}\" href=\"https:\/\/cna.st\/affiliate-link\/AF4hZrJoZxC7rJ1VUhw3J9J82NoDiiXxddeNj6s1E6v963JFcK3uVkYjTkHKW2WAHiEwCqhpYYyv4bZ1jMQPi3ZtaXg7FyKaiYSuudBPo1hxjtAwJa8n8kYovNJRBuBywydgKzGc2kqDMae4uHVB1GsyY\" rel=\"sponsored\" target=\"_blank\">Expansion Pack ($50 for a year)<\/a> and you can get <a data-offer-url=\"https:\/\/www.nintendo.com\/switch\/online-service\/nintendo-64-nintendo-switch-online-switch\/\" class=\"external-link\" data-event-click=\"{&quot;element&quot;:&quot;ExternalLink&quot;,&quot;outgoingURL&quot;:&quot;https:\/\/cna.st\/affiliate-link\/7c68xnGyocNZTFZuQWSTdKZqy9Ur8Csmk6Vb9e4T68ohwAEujSBhnQpj4L5TpiSV9mb1oRV4AZf8sr3ACcvn7kbuJtogdQqXHb8dve9T9cJAwi6mK1MSumfAcTC92pZkREBsxYnDNpsUJAKathfpP19LrExXYn18WE7kXuZKa6x8TuLAHtpi86EXukfx7DSGUCqbqsC2pHd8NpdxSB63bmonznWJ&quot;}\" href=\"https:\/\/cna.st\/affiliate-link\/7c68xnGyocNZTFZuQWSTdKZqy9Ur8Csmk6Vb9e4T68ohwAEujSBhnQpj4L5TpiSV9mb1oRV4AZf8sr3ACcvn7kbuJtogdQqXHb8dve9T9cJAwi6mK1MSumfAcTC92pZkREBsxYnDNpsUJAKathfpP19LrExXYn18WE7kXuZKa6x8TuLAHtpi86EXukfx7DSGUCqbqsC2pHd8NpdxSB63bmonznWJ\" rel=\"sponsored\" target=\"_blank\">these N64 games<\/a> too. If you\u2019re craving some old-school pocket-sized Nintendo fun, check out the revived <a data-offer-url=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Nintendo-Game-Watch-not-machine-specific\/dp\/B097B1ZJ5T\/\" class=\"external-link\" data-event-click=\"{&quot;element&quot;:&quot;ExternalLink&quot;,&quot;outgoingURL&quot;:&quot;https:\/\/cna.st\/affiliate-link\/731Y1jnnp3aqDjbWMHpb21W2THJEgzmMuyHUSu9LyEamb2ekg6g8Km9QSgfKLdbYfcmJdgjMWVdWfGJxXZCm3YVe8DyfGLzgL8PdCJkT4dhNqnsZRnbPfqVJeme9nK6GpJzc9VqGtiw9FNbUQ5sq9qdbKzPywCt8qVUqHQJ1iBB1XH61a3BJYFDRixEo8euwNtTg2r8TaPiCn&quot;}\" href=\"https:\/\/cna.st\/affiliate-link\/731Y1jnnp3aqDjbWMHpb21W2THJEgzmMuyHUSu9LyEamb2ekg6g8Km9QSgfKLdbYfcmJdgjMWVdWfGJxXZCm3YVe8DyfGLzgL8PdCJkT4dhNqnsZRnbPfqVJeme9nK6GpJzc9VqGtiw9FNbUQ5sq9qdbKzPywCt8qVUqHQJ1iBB1XH61a3BJYFDRixEo8euwNtTg2r8TaPiCn\" rel=\"sponsored\" target=\"_blank\">Game &amp; Watch ($55)<\/a> line. They are limited to a couple of games each, but when those games are <em>Super Mario<\/em> or <em>Zelda<\/em> titles, that can be enough for hours of fun.<\/p>\n<h2>Other Retro Consoles<\/h2>\n<figure class=\"AssetEmbedWrapper-eVDQiB byBkf asset-embed\">\n<div class=\"AssetEmbedAssetContainer-eJxoAx dBHGoQ asset-embed__asset-container\"><span class=\"SpanWrapper-umhxW kGxnNB responsive-asset AssetEmbedResponsiveAsset-cXBNxi eCxVQK asset-embed__responsive-asset\"><picture class=\"ResponsiveImagePicture-cWuUZO dUOtEa AssetEmbedResponsiveAsset-cXBNxi eCxVQK asset-embed__responsive-asset responsive-image\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Analogue Mega SG colors\" class=\"ResponsiveImageContainer-eybHBd fptoWY responsive-image__image lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" data-src=\"https:\/\/media.wired.com\/photos\/5d040b536874e037d9efb722\/master\/w_1600%2Cc_limit\/gear_megasg3_colors.jpg\" data-sizes=\"auto\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/media.wired.com\/photos\/5d040b536874e037d9efb722\/master\/w_120,c_limit\/gear_megasg3_colors.jpg 120w, https:\/\/media.wired.com\/photos\/5d040b536874e037d9efb722\/master\/w_240,c_limit\/gear_megasg3_colors.jpg 240w, https:\/\/media.wired.com\/photos\/5d040b536874e037d9efb722\/master\/w_320,c_limit\/gear_megasg3_colors.jpg 320w, https:\/\/media.wired.com\/photos\/5d040b536874e037d9efb722\/master\/w_640,c_limit\/gear_megasg3_colors.jpg 640w, https:\/\/media.wired.com\/photos\/5d040b536874e037d9efb722\/master\/w_960,c_limit\/gear_megasg3_colors.jpg 960w, https:\/\/media.wired.com\/photos\/5d040b536874e037d9efb722\/master\/w_1280,c_limit\/gear_megasg3_colors.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/media.wired.com\/photos\/5d040b536874e037d9efb722\/master\/w_1600,c_limit\/gear_megasg3_colors.jpg 1600w\" data-sizes=\"100vw\"\/><\/noscript><\/picture><\/span><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"BaseWrap-sc-gjQpdd BaseText-ewhhUZ CaptionCredit-ejegDm iUEiRd isTgyB fNaHcW caption__credit\">Analogue<\/span><\/p>\n<\/figure>\n<p>The <a data-offer-url=\"https:\/\/store.analogue.co\/\" class=\"external-link\" data-event-click=\"{&quot;element&quot;:&quot;ExternalLink&quot;,&quot;outgoingURL&quot;:&quot;https:\/\/cna.st\/affiliate-link\/6hMwZ5F1cAhMhWTh1Cy9zckK5s32FHG2g9LbXqGHtPEfJcKwfBBSdkEHD7AmYDRmAsPuWd6ZPC9syU5PtfuwMDGrb2pAEU1xZHz74sQWZ6JnhFqUKiVbUbPDVadjj3jZoupsvE&quot;}\" href=\"https:\/\/cna.st\/affiliate-link\/6hMwZ5F1cAhMhWTh1Cy9zckK5s32FHG2g9LbXqGHtPEfJcKwfBBSdkEHD7AmYDRmAsPuWd6ZPC9syU5PtfuwMDGrb2pAEU1xZHz74sQWZ6JnhFqUKiVbUbPDVadjj3jZoupsvE\" rel=\"sponsored\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Analogue Mega SG ($200)<\/strong><\/a> (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.wired.com\/review\/analogue-mega-sg\/\">8\/10, WIRED Recommends<\/a>) is expensive, and it doesn\u2019t come with any games or controllers (they cost $25 apiece). But it can play old Sega Genesis cartridges, so it\u2019s a solid choice if you have a box of them in the basement. Thanks to an FPGA chip, this console runs the original games just as you remember them.<\/p>\n<p><ad position=\"mid-content\"\/><\/p>\n<p><strong><a data-offer-url=\"https:\/\/www.gamestop.com\/consoles-hardware\/retro-consoles\/products\/modretro-chromatic-gamestop-exclusive\/414295.html\" class=\"external-link\" data-event-click=\"{&quot;element&quot;:&quot;ExternalLink&quot;,&quot;outgoingURL&quot;:&quot;https:\/\/cna.st\/affiliate-link\/4wXieV9Z5T21RAWtQS9rkNFZ8HYptfU2zUH8NRnDoWrHgpF9bvJRiWPeKVhMpGtdt7kfiRaYpsd1G8jGwp7D5ho1iy6sZ9LmNRqt2nJ9onhA7fea1KHUwTwoARzF6KmXoeFKmwsLXaVHHp7j1wxppQE8JrGgKuttfgY5LQFmpmYU27REwbreVW4SpfVwRnrQXoHktsEDksm5qZAEQWLy2jd1vE6icDkFLj1Cs7XwfYK4MF2gXBLkq2RjUVnrR4qpr&quot;}\" href=\"https:\/\/cna.st\/affiliate-link\/4wXieV9Z5T21RAWtQS9rkNFZ8HYptfU2zUH8NRnDoWrHgpF9bvJRiWPeKVhMpGtdt7kfiRaYpsd1G8jGwp7D5ho1iy6sZ9LmNRqt2nJ9onhA7fea1KHUwTwoARzF6KmXoeFKmwsLXaVHHp7j1wxppQE8JrGgKuttfgY5LQFmpmYU27REwbreVW4SpfVwRnrQXoHktsEDksm5qZAEQWLy2jd1vE6icDkFLj1Cs7XwfYK4MF2gXBLkq2RjUVnrR4qpr\" rel=\"sponsored\" target=\"_blank\">ModRetro Chromatic for $199<\/a>:<\/strong> The ModRetro Chromatic is a beautifully built handheld capable of playing original Game Boy and Game Boy Color games. It feels authentic, boasts great battery life (three AA batteries), responsive controls, a solid speaker, and a display bright enough to use outdoors. I instantly lost an hour playing <em>Tetris<\/em>. ModRetro has eschewed modern additions like saves or downloadable games, but is publishing new titles on Game Boy cartridges. As lovely as this retro handheld is, to say that ModRetro founder <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wired.com\/story\/palmer-luckey-drones-autonomous-weapons-ukraine\/\">Palmer Luckey is controversial<\/a> is putting it mildly, and that could be enough to put you off.<\/p>\n<p><cm-unit\/><\/p>\n<p>There are plenty of\u00a0<a data-offer-url=\"https:\/\/www.playstation.com\/en-us\/editorial\/this-month-on-playstation\/introducing-classic-arcade-games-you-can-play-on-ps5-and-ps4\/\" class=\"external-link\" data-event-click=\"{&quot;element&quot;:&quot;ExternalLink&quot;,&quot;outgoingURL&quot;:&quot;https:\/\/cna.st\/affiliate-link\/VDkSwjASRpoWbh7jFFq7H1EGwVjShzD22fmppo1hRHX5MmtKR7XuHmt35Nnxq7CjPBEmibPRCefgm5JqfxfDLQgafNmTD29cec7xJWcidQMt6ZTvxSFq6Uto6xWBsHa4ctpp2i8vVxFNrSSjR4pryPZD7JDxdJV8P9GwChQbboyLqLuUsitYvJ4L171nQ8KNcG3yyYsB4s6SsR3gyz8Nz1GnvipCZPhLkFa6gwM1TwSzYc7bYGjP4zzXo2o2BGz61xfJaFz1fo2bwsKXrrXFL&quot;}\" href=\"https:\/\/cna.st\/affiliate-link\/VDkSwjASRpoWbh7jFFq7H1EGwVjShzD22fmppo1hRHX5MmtKR7XuHmt35Nnxq7CjPBEmibPRCefgm5JqfxfDLQgafNmTD29cec7xJWcidQMt6ZTvxSFq6Uto6xWBsHa4ctpp2i8vVxFNrSSjR4pryPZD7JDxdJV8P9GwChQbboyLqLuUsitYvJ4L171nQ8KNcG3yyYsB4s6SsR3gyz8Nz1GnvipCZPhLkFa6gwM1TwSzYc7bYGjP4zzXo2o2BGz61xfJaFz1fo2bwsKXrrXFL\" rel=\"sponsored\" target=\"_blank\">classic arcade games available on PlayStation 4 or 5<\/a>. If you opt for a <a data-offer-url=\"https:\/\/www.playstation.com\/en-us\/ps-plus\/\" class=\"external-link\" data-event-click=\"{&quot;element&quot;:&quot;ExternalLink&quot;,&quot;outgoingURL&quot;:&quot;https:\/\/cna.st\/affiliate-link\/474N76DNT3n1ogtyPnpZ1zqRzfKZycsKJirQdhkJoxFMttdQxRxEMZXSE5ATThYLaXbubz3Aj5td1nwQ99hjQkms1pa8TrMvdPVFjMFS5w5dCMgEn9SKVF1hc1EDFwbcLZNUNypo84GNZu1rjhPLrRAENTM8&quot;}\" href=\"https:\/\/cna.st\/affiliate-link\/474N76DNT3n1ogtyPnpZ1zqRzfKZycsKJirQdhkJoxFMttdQxRxEMZXSE5ATThYLaXbubz3Aj5td1nwQ99hjQkms1pa8TrMvdPVFjMFS5w5dCMgEn9SKVF1hc1EDFwbcLZNUNypo84GNZu1rjhPLrRAENTM8\" rel=\"sponsored\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>PS Plus Premium subscription ($18 for a month or $160 for a year)<\/strong><\/a>, you get the\u00a0<a data-offer-url=\"https:\/\/www.playstation.com\/en-us\/ps-plus\/games\/#classics-cat-a-z\" class=\"external-link\" data-event-click=\"{&quot;element&quot;:&quot;ExternalLink&quot;,&quot;outgoingURL&quot;:&quot;https:\/\/cna.st\/affiliate-link\/HR4R9gBZvZ4obDF31Qdjn8jytFFQfWs2sztugJ47bELcE3z6Jx67NWJkpnsS3dMFD2p5WXEgabXGmQCFWgi6jCt1rDNaujEQ6EFGMXnDYWtdQ6qV5hxnyjbxQhXpiaPpatPkNzHVakY5rJE5MuvVPZz6KuRbsyu2QTfxk3b6VvfCv9d7KSR4vtxEW2A&quot;}\" href=\"https:\/\/cna.st\/affiliate-link\/HR4R9gBZvZ4obDF31Qdjn8jytFFQfWs2sztugJ47bELcE3z6Jx67NWJkpnsS3dMFD2p5WXEgabXGmQCFWgi6jCt1rDNaujEQ6EFGMXnDYWtdQ6qV5hxnyjbxQhXpiaPpatPkNzHVakY5rJE5MuvVPZz6KuRbsyu2QTfxk3b6VvfCv9d7KSR4vtxEW2A\" rel=\"sponsored\" target=\"_blank\">Classics Catalog<\/a>, packed with old PlayStation games.<\/p>\n<p><native-ad position=\"sponsor-product\" shoulddisplaylabel=\"true\"\/><\/p>\n<p>The Xbox Series X|S boasts the best backward compatibility, as Microsoft\u2019s newest consoles can play Xbox One, Xbox 360, and original Xbox titles. You can also find classic titles included in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wired.com\/story\/pc-gamers-need-xbox-game-pass-ultimate\/\">our favorite gaming subscription<\/a>, the excellent <a data-offer-url=\"https:\/\/www.xbox.com\/en-us\/games\/store\/xbox-game-pass-ultimate\/cfq7ttc0khs0\" class=\"external-link\" data-event-click=\"{&quot;element&quot;:&quot;ExternalLink&quot;,&quot;outgoingURL&quot;:&quot;https:\/\/cna.st\/affiliate-link\/5562jUBkjoEKAjbbHdEMar6h1zY8RkSSWxJ7BGKeSw8r8SynoiKKJPJzjWBF31pzj6DYe23yE34QfUqidiNMCZokLZk127DF4iEgTJ7Koaavd4FcfTAZKJhvzjfvF8QZwVSByks5GAMaRZKVSEEmx2AkM8xHqjUpWTwxZ4DbBaff6VZx4aKn1hhf1hb36JagWRs6wCgAr&quot;}\" href=\"https:\/\/cna.st\/affiliate-link\/5562jUBkjoEKAjbbHdEMar6h1zY8RkSSWxJ7BGKeSw8r8SynoiKKJPJzjWBF31pzj6DYe23yE34QfUqidiNMCZokLZk127DF4iEgTJ7Koaavd4FcfTAZKJhvzjfvF8QZwVSByks5GAMaRZKVSEEmx2AkM8xHqjUpWTwxZ4DbBaff6VZx4aKn1hhf1hb36JagWRs6wCgAr\" rel=\"sponsored\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Xbox Game Pass Ultimate ($20 per month)<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>If you have Valve\u2019s Steam Deck, check out the comprehensive\u00a0<a data-offer-url=\"https:\/\/www.emudeck.com\/\" class=\"external-link\" data-event-click=\"{&quot;element&quot;:&quot;ExternalLink&quot;,&quot;outgoingURL&quot;:&quot;https:\/\/cna.st\/affiliate-link\/HxYS4VM3hSWzvmGMHhciNh5TYcRiz8rPWZRNNxNbSBYTzEuSM1p6xK8AAh4ReiazGYZ965SY5jch6D6uKiVbR8ASqXWSKnKibQbDKY9zdYCsrwywhYhmUrzjAmUDn93Hxfx&quot;}\" href=\"https:\/\/cna.st\/affiliate-link\/HxYS4VM3hSWzvmGMHhciNh5TYcRiz8rPWZRNNxNbSBYTzEuSM1p6xK8AAh4ReiazGYZ965SY5jch6D6uKiVbR8ASqXWSKnKibQbDKY9zdYCsrwywhYhmUrzjAmUDn93Hxfx\" rel=\"sponsored\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>EmuDeck<\/strong><\/a> to emulate a wide variety of old systems in style. PC gamers also have an enormous choice of emulators. I like\u00a0<a data-offer-url=\"https:\/\/www.retroarch.com\/\" class=\"external-link\" data-event-click=\"{&quot;element&quot;:&quot;ExternalLink&quot;,&quot;outgoingURL&quot;:&quot;https:\/\/cna.st\/affiliate-link\/6hMwZ5F1cAhMhWTh1Cy9zckK5s32FHG2g9LbXqGHtPEfJcKwfBBSdkEHD7Any28cK6oGTgN1HKPyceBJtoPHbeyw9s16ZRLhrS2Kxva4kJCF4n9Rq4DcgujxdV8uWP7QxRYeN2&quot;}\" href=\"https:\/\/cna.st\/affiliate-link\/6hMwZ5F1cAhMhWTh1Cy9zckK5s32FHG2g9LbXqGHtPEfJcKwfBBSdkEHD7Any28cK6oGTgN1HKPyceBJtoPHbeyw9s16ZRLhrS2Kxva4kJCF4n9Rq4DcgujxdV8uWP7QxRYeN2\" rel=\"sponsored\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>RetroArch<\/strong><\/a> because it emulates multiple systems, but if you have a favorite old console and want to get close to that original experience, you can likely find a tailor-made emulator to scratch that itch.<\/p>\n<div class=\"GenericCalloutWrapper-tojWn jWzQgV callout--has-top-border\" data-testid=\"GenericCallout\">\n<figure class=\"AssetEmbedWrapper-eVDQiB byBkf asset-embed\">\n<div class=\"AssetEmbedAssetContainer-eJxoAx dBHGoQ asset-embed__asset-container\"><span class=\"SpanWrapper-umhxW kGxnNB responsive-asset AssetEmbedResponsiveAsset-cXBNxi eCxVQK asset-embed__responsive-asset\"><picture class=\"ResponsiveImagePicture-cWuUZO dUOtEa AssetEmbedResponsiveAsset-cXBNxi eCxVQK asset-embed__responsive-asset responsive-image\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Playdate handheld gaming console\" class=\"ResponsiveImageContainer-eybHBd fptoWY responsive-image__image lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" data-src=\"https:\/\/media.wired.com\/photos\/60f8681454a6c0a895dea425\/master\/w_1600%2Cc_limit\/Gear-Playdate-Handheld-Gaming.jpg\" data-sizes=\"auto\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/media.wired.com\/photos\/60f8681454a6c0a895dea425\/master\/w_120,c_limit\/Gear-Playdate-Handheld-Gaming.jpg 120w, https:\/\/media.wired.com\/photos\/60f8681454a6c0a895dea425\/master\/w_240,c_limit\/Gear-Playdate-Handheld-Gaming.jpg 240w, https:\/\/media.wired.com\/photos\/60f8681454a6c0a895dea425\/master\/w_320,c_limit\/Gear-Playdate-Handheld-Gaming.jpg 320w, https:\/\/media.wired.com\/photos\/60f8681454a6c0a895dea425\/master\/w_640,c_limit\/Gear-Playdate-Handheld-Gaming.jpg 640w, https:\/\/media.wired.com\/photos\/60f8681454a6c0a895dea425\/master\/w_960,c_limit\/Gear-Playdate-Handheld-Gaming.jpg 960w, https:\/\/media.wired.com\/photos\/60f8681454a6c0a895dea425\/master\/w_1280,c_limit\/Gear-Playdate-Handheld-Gaming.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/media.wired.com\/photos\/60f8681454a6c0a895dea425\/master\/w_1600,c_limit\/Gear-Playdate-Handheld-Gaming.jpg 1600w\" data-sizes=\"100vw\"\/><\/noscript><\/picture><\/span><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"BaseWrap-sc-gjQpdd BaseText-ewhhUZ CaptionCredit-ejegDm iUEiRd isTgyB fNaHcW caption__credit\">Photograph: Panic<\/span><\/p>\n<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<p>The <a data-offer-url=\"https:\/\/shop.play.date\/\" class=\"external-link\" data-event-click=\"{&quot;element&quot;:&quot;ExternalLink&quot;,&quot;outgoingURL&quot;:&quot;https:\/\/cna.st\/affiliate-link\/4qqMdb4drwigrnptGZmLo9dMWpSzYXKtmm3oXoXinaewbifcecXcLL4SBogjDkxnv8faeJy9BVTLEfzDSwKRoVXp8EgWaZLoHGP9qGVr9bqKRjvzUGcVzctQwadRuk7BuY&quot;}\" href=\"https:\/\/cna.st\/affiliate-link\/4qqMdb4drwigrnptGZmLo9dMWpSzYXKtmm3oXoXinaewbifcecXcLL4SBogjDkxnv8faeJy9BVTLEfzDSwKRoVXp8EgWaZLoHGP9qGVr9bqKRjvzUGcVzctQwadRuk7BuY\" rel=\"sponsored\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Panic Playdate ($229)<\/strong><\/a> (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.wired.com\/review\/panic-playdate\/\">7\/10, WIRED Recommends<\/a>) isn\u2019t strictly a retro console, but it is fun, creative, and quirky, and it has a distinct retro feel. It even has a crank for an all-new way to interact with games!<\/p>\n<p>The <a data-offer-url=\"https:\/\/www.analogue.co\/duo\" class=\"external-link\" data-event-click=\"{&quot;element&quot;:&quot;ExternalLink&quot;,&quot;outgoingURL&quot;:&quot;https:\/\/cna.st\/affiliate-link\/S99RnZiqgDo8Mo2oZuprhJnApTqvW2mLPmoVR62VXo9J4ivcFVw69BocYSEDtFzanpQ7a2z4NrMqWkZ2RRYQ3NLUvaGu8pNMrC4KDchfAKEzaQB9ErmAHjL37AG4JWkwTJk5w7C&quot;}\" href=\"https:\/\/cna.st\/affiliate-link\/S99RnZiqgDo8Mo2oZuprhJnApTqvW2mLPmoVR62VXo9J4ivcFVw69BocYSEDtFzanpQ7a2z4NrMqWkZ2RRYQ3NLUvaGu8pNMrC4KDchfAKEzaQB9ErmAHjL37AG4JWkwTJk5w7C\" rel=\"sponsored\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Analogue Duo ($250)<\/strong><\/a> (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.wired.com\/review\/analogue-duo\/\">6\/10, WIRED Review<\/a>) makes TurboGrafx-16 and PC Engine games look incredible on any HDMI screen. It boasts HuCARD and CD-ROM functionality, so existing games work regardless of media, region, or other requirements. Sadly, it\u2019s pricey, controllers cost extra, and there\u2019s no openFPGA support.<\/p>\n<p>Finally, if you miss all those Flash-based browser games you used to play in the office when you were meant to be working, read this guide: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wired.com\/story\/how-to-play-old-flash-games-ruffle\/\">How to Play All of Those Old Flash Games You Remember<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>What About Nintendo Fans? Photograph: Nintendo It\u2019s a shame that two of the best retro gaming consoles in recent years, the NES Classic Mini and the SNES Classic Mini, have been discontinued. Both feature great designs with a miniaturized look that\u2019s true to the originals, silky performance, and strong game lineups of Nintendo\u2019s greatest hits. 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