Retro Gaming Today

Retro Gaming Today

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Looking to travel back in time? Today’s the day

For fans of retro gaming, there are plenty of ways to relive the glory days of eras gone by. And yet, as some technology becomes older and less accessible, the avenues for nostalgia can close … or get incredibly expensive, if eBay is any indication.

In this series, we’re looking at the ways that dedicated fans are keeping the spirit of retro gaming alive, whether it’s through technology solutions like the MiSTer project, or building a massive ode to pinball in a small town in Illinois.

If you’ve got a CRT gathering dust in the corner and you’re wondering how you might put it to good use, you’ve come to the right place. Welcome to Retro Gaming Today!

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