Hardware

Before internal storage became the norm, Sega blazed a trail with the Dreamcast Visual Memory Unit, a pocket-sized device which not only stored all of your game progress but also doubled as a tiny handheld game console. One of the Dreamcast's more unique features, the VMU felt like a genuine innovation – but it had some serious shortcomings. Storage space wasn't great, which meant that serious collectors would either need to delete progress to free up space or invest in multiple VMUs. Another dr

It's been quite the wait for Analogue's FPGA-based N64 clone. Announced all the way back in 2023, the Analogue 3D has been delayed multiple times, leading some sceptics to claim it was slowly but surely entering the realm of vapourware. However, having had a review unit for over a week now, we can confirm that the Analogue 3D is very real – and downright remarkable, too. But is it worth shelling out $250 for, especially when N64 emulation is available on Switch and there are other ways to play t

We've seen so many emulation handhelds provide robust GameCube and PS2 performance lately that it seems almost pointless to devote time to a device that doesn't have the power to replicate those consoles to a satisfying degree. However, the Mangmi Air X – which retails for $90 – proves to be the exception. It will run GC and PS2 games, and, if you're willing to do some extra work, it will play some of them to an acceptable standard – but the dated Snapdragon 662 chipset found at the heart of thi

Mobapad are a peripheral manufacturing company that began life in 2018. Since then, they have been building accessories for a number of platforms, including Nintendo Switch, PC, and Android, to name but a few. The £79.99 Huben2 is technically the sequel item to the 2022 Huben M9 mechanical HD controller, and the first of its kind to offer third-party HD rumble a la the Nintendo Switch. Mobapad's 2025 upgrade, the Huben 2, is designed with the Switch 2 in mind, and aims to bring its transferable

Nacon’s RIG R5 Spear PRO HS recently launched in Europe and will soon be available in the US. This officially licensed PlayStation headset presents itself as an affordable audio companion with customisable hardware that does not compromise on sound quality. We’ll take a closer look at it in this review. Contents and specs The Nacon RIG R5 Spear PRO HS is priced at US$69.99 / EU€79.99 / £69.99 and comes with the following items: Specs of the headset are as follows: Official PlayStation licensed

Following Neo Geo Arcade 1 and Neo Geo Arcade 2, Blaze has returned with another collection of classic titles in the form of this third helping. While you might assume we're looking at diminishing returns here, any SNK fan will tell you that the Neo Geo's catalogue of games is positively bursting with excellent titles – and that is certainly true when you inspect the majority of what's included on this cart. The King Of Fighters '97 might be one of the earlier entries in SNK's team-based fightin

While we've all become accustomed to using fancy analogue controllers these days, there's still a large sector of the market which loves a good, old-fashioned eight-way digital arcade experience – and to that end, accessory company iMP has produced the Gaming Mini Arcade Pro for Switch and Switch 2. On the surface, this looks like a bartop arcade cabinet, but in reality, it's a cradle for your Switch console that allows you to use authentic arcade-style controls with games that benefit from digi

Earlier this year, PB Tails' Metal Crush Defender TMR controller caught my eye, with its Fallout-inspired, distressed yellow stylings and glistening chrome sticks. I don't usually go in for 'relic' effects on anything, but this looked a bit special. It felt artful and novel in a market where neon gamer gear dominates, screaming for attention, and 'cheapening' otherwise decent equipment. The Xbox face button layout, though, meant it wasn't specifically relevant to Switch owners. Fast-forward seve

SCUF has a solid reputation when it comes to delivering amazing controllers, but we now have a real contender for one of their best Xbox efforts: the Valor Pro Wireless ($190 / £180). This beast boasts customizable back paddles, mouse-click or full-press shoulder triggers, TMR (Tunnel Magnetoresistance) anti-drift sticks, a rechargeable battery and much more. The Valor Pro Wireless really does everything as close to perfect as possible, building on the core design of Xbox's already amazing gamep