‘There’s no stress’: gamers go offline in retro console revival
www.theguardian.com
Trend to fix or buy consoles such as Game Gear or Nintendo 64s may reflect a desire for internet-free fun

Rosenau is part of a growing community who are ditching contemporary video games and picking up the consoles from their childhood, or even before their time. And gen Z gamers are following suit, with 24% owning a retro console, according to research by Pringles.

  • @ch00fEnglish
    2•3 days ago

    Nintendo starting at 64 (because divorce dad was cool dad). Picked up an Analogue pocket and am currently working my way through the GB/GBC/GBA catalog. Also got Ecco for Genesis working. It really feels less like playing a game, and more like experiencing a culture.

    It reminds me how important all these emulator projects are at keeping games alive.