8-bit vs 16-bit vs 32-bit Computers: What's the Difference?
What 8-bit, 16-bit and 32-bit actually mean in computing, which home computers belonged to each era, and why the marketing didn’t always match the hardware.
OpenEmu on Mac: the beginner's guide
How to download and set up OpenEmu on macOS — including Apple Silicon — to play retro games from the SNES, Mega Drive, Game Boy, PS1, N64, and more.
MOS 6502 CPU Guide: Architecture, Systems, and Resources
Everything about the MOS 6502 CPU — architecture, the computers it powered, the pinout, and resources for learning 6502 assembly.
Atari ST: The Musician's Computer
A look at the Atari ST — the 68000-powered home computer that dominated music production in the late 1980s and early 1990s, thanks to its built-in MIDI ports.
Best MicroSD Cards for Retro Gaming Handhelds
Which MicroSD card to buy for the Powkiddy X55, Anbernic RG350, RG35XX, Raspberry Pi, and other retro gaming devices — capacity guide, speed classes, and recommended cards.
Essential Tools for Retro Computer Hobbyists
A practical guide to the bench tools worth having if you’re doing any hands-on work with retro hardware — from breadboards to logic analysers.
Game Boy Screen Mod Guide: IPS Upgrades for GB, GBC, and GBA
IPS screen kits dramatically improve the original Game Boy, Game Boy Color, and Game Boy Advance. Here’s what’s available for each model and what tools you need.
How to Connect a Retro Computer to a Modern TV
Modern TVs only have HDMI. Old computers output RF, composite, S-Video, or SCART. Here’s the right converter for each machine — Spectrum, Amiga, C64, Atari ST, and more.
MiSTer FPGA: Getting Started
MiSTer FPGA recreates classic hardware in silicon — ZX Spectrum, Amiga, C64, SNES, Mega Drive and more. Here’s what you need and how to set it up.
Resources for Programming the ZX Spectrum
The ZX Spectrum supports several programming languages, from its built-in Sinclair BASIC through to Z80 assembly. This page collects the best resources for each approach. Sinclair BASIC Sinclair BASIC is built into every Spectrum and loads on boot with no additional tools needed. It is slow for demanding work but perfectly capable for learning, simple games, and utilities. The official ZX Spectrum BASIC Programming manual is freely available online and remains the best starting reference. ...