The retro gaming movement is thriving in 2026, and I put together an affordable PC build for classic games and emulation.

Michelle is Lifehacker's Associate Tech Editor, and has been reviewing games, laptops, phones, and more for over 10 years. She is based in New York City and holds a master's degree from NYU. March 30, ...

This Plug-and-Play Retro Console Replaces Emulators and Streams in 4K The Kinhank Super Console X2 Pro deal is packed with thousands of classic games and features built-in streaming, no computer ...

Max has been an enthusiast of computers ever since first laying hands on his family's home PC over 20 years ago, playing and even creating custom mods for his favourite games, such as Counter-Strike, ...

The Polymega Remix lets you play your own retro games on a Windows 11 PC, with built-in optical drive and cartridge support ...

Have you ever wished your modern PC could capture the magic of 90s gaming consoles, the simplicity of popping in a cartridge and diving straight into the action? In an era where gaming often feels ...

The Ace Magic Retro X5 is a compact mini PC that blends the nostalgic design of the NES console with modern hardware capable of impressive performance. Featuring an AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 APU paired ...

Michelle is Lifehacker's Associate Tech Editor, and has been reviewing games, laptops, phones, and more for over 10 years. She is based in New York City and holds a master's degree from NYU. Here's a ...

Soaring modern PC component prices are prompting gamers to turn toward retro PC builds, with interest surging in 2026. These systems, often costing under $500, can emulate a wide range of classic ...