Consoles

16Jan

By CharlotteNo Comments

Nintendo Switch 2 Unveiled

In long awaited news, Nintendo have today unveiled the first look at their new console; the Switch 2. This console has been confirmed to be the successor to the Nintendo Switch, and will release in 2025. As yet no other release date information has been confirmed. Without further ado I'm not going to sit here and list out everything you can see in the unveiling video, because let's face it, that's not what you want from this article! Don't skip past the rest of this piece though, unless you don't want to find out when you can try out the new console for yourself. Enough of my wittering here is what you really came here for. https://youtu.be/WxLUf2kRQRE Hands On After that little teaser. I for one can't wait for more details about the Nintendo Switch 2. Being the Nintendo fan that I ...

BodyLink Kickstarter Launched By Rebuff Reality

8Jan

By CharlotteNo Comments

News & Updates

BodyLink Kickstarter Launched By Rebuff Reality

Over the past decade Rebuff Reality has shipped hundreds of thousands of gaming and hardware products focused on Full Body Tracking. Their latest innovation is BodyLink which they claim to be the ultimate Next-Gen Motion Game Console and hardware game platform. While VR offers deep levels of immersion, it often sacrifices comfort and real-world connection. BodyLink reimagines motion games for the living room and big screen TVs, combining a powerful Android architecture, advanced chipset, cutting-edge camera system, and responsive motion controller into one seamless platform. Motion Control Time https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YluxNnZgAqw Features Full Body Tracking. Combining a 90FPS wide angle tracking camera and 4K media camera, BodyLink brings your entire self into g...

26Nov

By Charlotte1 Comment

News & Updates

TheSpectrum Has Arrived…Again

We first revealed the news of the return of The Spectrum from PLAION and Retro Games Ltd back in August. And now it's officially on sale! This modern recreation of Sir Clive Sinclair’s legendary ZX Spectrum retains its original design while incorporating today’s technology. An 80s Icon The Spectrum is the first to faithfully replicate the design of the iconic 48k ZX Spectrum. At the time the Commodore 64, BBC Micro and ATARI 800XL shared a common aesthetic. This same aesthetic became synonymous with home computers. Which is what set the ZX Spectrum apart. It had a look and feel that had not been seen before. The Spectrum aims to bring back that nostalgic feeling to retro fans. Focusing on an authentic looking, sleek, minimalist design worthy of any display cabinet. Widespread accessibil...

30Aug

By CharlotteNo Comments

News & Updates

Return of The Spectrum

PLAION and Retro Games Ltd. are two big names within the games industry. As a result, who better to announce a modern day recreation of the beautiful 1982 ZX Spectrum?! Thats right retro gamers rejoice, The Spectrum will be launching across Europe on the 22nd November 2024. Iconic A widely recognized symbol of the 1980s is the ZX Spectrum. It is this historical status that helped inspire Retro Games Ltd to make a faithful replica that incorporates modern quality of life features. Modern TVs can display The Spectrum with a 720p HD output via HDMI. The Spectrum provides four USB ports for gamepads and joysticks. Want more nostalgia? How about an exact replica of the famous ‘rubber’ keyboard with fully functioning keys? Did we mention The Spectrum comes with 48 pre-installed games too? Th...

5Jun

By Tony CNo Comments

Hardware & Tech, Retro Reviews

Epilogue GB Operator Review

Retro gaming, collecting and preservation are becoming more and more popular these days. There is also a burgeoning community of indie developers creating and releasing brand new games for beloved systems from the gaming days of old. The GB operator is a small, very useful device that has appeal for players, collectors and developers alike. GB Operator - Retro Revolution It is the creation of a small team whose passion for retro games and for game preservation is evident from the helpful articles on their website. One such article covers how to spot counterfeit cartridges while another details how best to clean the contact pins on your beloved game cartridges. It is available to purchase directly from the Epilogue website at a cost of $61.49 (£50/€57). Features Compatible with G...

1Apr

By Si WoodhamsNo Comments

Hardware & Tech

Gamesir VX Aimbox Review

How often have you been playing your console and thought to yourself "This would be so much better if I was using a Keyboard and Mouse"? Well the Gamesir VX Aimbox might just be the bit of hardware you need to level up your console gaming experience. PC Grade Performance on Console? Lets get the elephant in the room out of the way straight away. This is NOT an Aimbot in any way shape or form! Right now that the naming confusion is out of the way lets crack on with the review. If you enjoy this review please feel free to check out my other articles right here! Design The Aimbox is basically a small USB box, with 3 double sided USB 2.0 ports on the front, a USB-C port on the back for extra power (if required) and a hardwired USB2.0 cable that plugs into your console. To complete the desi...

16Nov

By Martin HoskingNo Comments

Hardware & Tech

Nintendo Switch OLED Review

Welcome to my review of the latest revision of Nintendo's hybrid console, the Nintendo Switch OLED model. Wielding a larger screen, better audio, and a wider kickstand, is it better than my previous Nintendo Switch which was the first generation? O-Led You Into A Little Secret! Will these enhancements be enough to warrant an upgrade? continue reading to find out. Check out my previous hardware review here, where I reviewed the Gamesir T4 Mini controller for Nintendo Switch. Design & Functionality Of course, I am going to be focusing on the "tablet" and dock by themselves as the Joy-cons are the same design. In the box we have the same charger and HDMI leads as per previous full-size Switch models, the Joy-cons, the little wrist attachments for the Joy-cons (has anyone ever used the...

19Aug

By BrianNo Comments

Hardware & Tech, Retrogaming Corner

Evercade Premium Pack Review

It had been 30 years since I last opened a brand new 16-bit system. That system was the Atari 520STE, and I loved it. It arrived in the household a year after the Sega Mega Drive. A lot of the kids at school were talking about a game called The Secret of Monkey Island, which they would be playing on their Amiga 500. I had to play it! Everyone had Amigas, I had the Atari, and to be honest, I was not disappointed. So my heart pumped with nostalgic joy when I was sent the Evercade Premium Pack to review. The Evercade was released in May of 2020, in the middle of a global pandemic. Lots of people were finding video games again and if this release date was part of a late move in the business strategy...Bravo! It's also a risky move considering the Nintendo Switch has a vast library of retro ...

4May

By Jay ArmstrongNo Comments

Hardware & Tech

Xbox Series S Review

Microsoft first announced the Xbox Series S during a blunder in 2020. The Xbox Series S was revealed due to a leak and then Microsoft had to react. Of course this reveal didn't necessarily go to plan, not to mention the Halo sized gap in the release window. Since then however Microsoft has been going from strength to strength. The reveal of the Xbox Series S aside, it was strange to see this oddly designed box. A next-gen console promised to deliver 4K, HDR and Ray Tracing but not as powerful as their flagship machine. It's an approach that will only really be proven successful with time. Or will leave a small, cuboid dent on the Xbox history. Great Things Do Come In Small Packages... As you know, I already own the Xbox Series X, and the PlayStation 5. In terms of raw horsepower I...

Xbox Series X Review – Power Your Dreams

11Dec

By Jay ArmstrongNo Comments

Hardware & Tech

Xbox Series X Review – Power Your Dreams

Microsoft first announced the Xbox Series X during the Game Awards 2019. Finally, as we're on the verge of the 2020 show, we have the new machine. Microsoft also announced a smaller, less powerful variant in the Xbox Series S. Today though we're only focusing on their flagship model, in this Xbox Series X review. The original reveal showed this strange, monolithic tower with a slew of pre-rendered footage. It was enough to get people excited about what the future holds and started Microsoft on the almost 1-year journey from announcement to launch. Sporting an unconventional shape it soon came to light that the machine was much smaller than you realise. The Next Generation Is Now The Current Generation... You likely know by now that I am a console gamer at heart. In fact, I've been...