Switched's Comprehensive Guide to Video Game Emulators
The video game emulator -- the bit of software that allows nostalgic button-mashers to mount an NES on their PCs in order to relive halcyon "HADOUKEN!" days -- is one of the most misunderstood elements of modern computing. But we're here to tell you exactly what they are, how they work, and even offer a comprehensive directory of the best ones for your favorite platform. Read on for our ...
iFixit is popular for its teardowns of the latest gadgets, exposing their chips and circuits to the world. This week, though, the site has gone retro, ripping open the RCA Studio II and the Magnavox Odyssey 100. Yesterday, the site spread the innards of the granddaddy of gaming consoles, the Atari 2600, across a table for all to see. ...









