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Category: Xbox

The central hub for the American heavyweight that permanently disrupted the console landscape. Our master Xbox archive organizes detailed game reviews, Xbox Live historical retrospectives, and PC-architecture design breakdowns. Revisit the origins of a giant, exploring its graphical superiority, massive hard drive innovations, and the foundational titles that changed western gaming forever.

A Quick Morrowind Retrospective
Gaming / PC / Xbox

A Quick Morrowind Retrospective

Max Semenczukby Max SemenczukMay 4, 2023May 24, 20260

It’s been a while since the last Elder Scrolls game, around a decade or so. I’m a firm believer in the value of looking back …

A Look Back at Halo: Combat Evolved
Gaming / Xbox

A Look Back at Halo: Combat Evolved

DesertRetroby DesertRetroAugust 16, 2020December 3, 20200

I remember a time well into the 7th generation of consoles where hyped up FPS games (and even 3rd person shooters) were called Halo-killers. It’s …

A Quick Review of Buffy the Vampire Slayer (Xbox)
Gaming / Xbox

A Quick Review of Buffy the Vampire Slayer (Xbox)

DesertRetroby DesertRetroJuly 21, 2020December 3, 20200

As a 90’s kid currently stuck in the trappings of adult life, escaping into my childhood is a regular practice in self-care. As a part …

Kelly Slater Pro Surfer Review
Gaming / GCN / PS2 / Xbox

Kelly Slater Pro Surfer Review

DesertRetroby DesertRetroMay 29, 2020December 3, 20200

If you’re like me and have never surfed a day in your life you probably had a couple of questions the first time you saw …

Why CRT TVs Are Better for Gaming

10 Pictures That Show Why CRT TVs Are Better for Gaming

August 26, 2021June 3, 2026
how to burn ps2 games

How To Burn PS2 Games And Play Without A Mod Chip

August 18, 2021August 9, 2023
how to burn ps1 games

How To Burn PS1 Games And 2 Methods To Play Them

March 23, 2022March 23, 2022

Forget Mario Kart 64: Playstation Is the Best Kart Racing Console

March 17, 2022
top 10 best ps1 fighting games

Top 10 Best PS1 Fighting Games

February 8, 2023June 3, 2026
Werewolf The Last Warrior screenshot

Werewolf: The Last Warrior (NES) Review: Data East’s Ambitious Platformer

June 11, 2026
Ninja Crusaders NES screenshot

Ninja Crusaders (NES) Review: Tigers, and Scorpions, and Dragons, Oh My!

June 8, 2026June 8, 2026
Game Boy cartridge guide authentic vs real

Game Boy Cartridge Guide: How to Spot Authentic Games & Fakes

June 7, 2026

Best Sega CD Games: 10 Definitive Classics Worth Playing

June 6, 2026
Bucky O'Hare (NES)

Bucky O’Hare (NES) Review: Konami’s Harebrained Mega Man-like

June 4, 2026June 4, 2026
Anonymous - How To Burn PS2 Games And Play Without A Mod Chip

I tried it yesterday and it worked, but today the disc isn't loading. Burned another disc and it didn't work.…

Dracula - 10 Pictures That Show Why CRT TVs Are Better for Gaming

Yes, it definitely matters. Just look at Dracula's eyes.

lucas herry - 10 Crazy Retro Game Rooms and Battlestations

Great post

Tim - 10 Pictures That Show Why CRT TVs Are Better for Gaming

It looks to me like it's mostly about color. Clearly, the colors are very different between the pairs of images.…

Ogunshina O - How To Burn PS2 Games And Play Without A Mod Chip

Does it work with all ps2 fat model

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Originals

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Game Boy cartridge guide authentic vs real

Game Boy Cartridge Guide: How to Spot Authentic Games & Fakes

June 7, 2026

Best Sega CD Games: 10 Definitive Classics Worth Playing

June 6, 2026
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The Retro Gaming Bubble Has Popped: Here’s the Data

June 1, 2026
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Why Retro Games Look Better on CRT TVs: The Science of Pixel Art

May 27, 2026
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A Guide to Action RPGs on the Game Boy and Game Boy Color

May 26, 2026June 4, 2026

Reviews

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Werewolf: The Last Warrior (NES) Review: Data East’s Ambitious Platformer

June 11, 2026
Ninja Crusaders NES screenshot

Ninja Crusaders (NES) Review: Tigers, and Scorpions, and Dragons, Oh My!

June 8, 2026June 8, 2026
Bucky O'Hare (NES)

Bucky O’Hare (NES) Review: Konami’s Harebrained Mega Man-like

June 4, 2026June 4, 2026
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Chantey (Game Boy) Review

June 4, 2026
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The Best Game Boy Puzzle Games

June 2, 2026June 2, 2026

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