Retro Blog

The Original Xbox: A Masterclass in Gaming Engineering

The Original Xbox: A Masterclass in Gaming Engi...

Steve C Retrolize

In November 2001, Microsoft made a bold leap into the home console market with the release of the original Xbox. Not just another gaming console, it was an engineering marvel...

The Original Xbox: A Masterclass in Gaming Engi...

Steve C Retrolize

In November 2001, Microsoft made a bold leap into the home console market with the release of the original Xbox. Not just another gaming console, it was an engineering marvel...

The PlayStation 2: An In-Depth Analysis of a Gaming Behemoth

The PlayStation 2: An In-Depth Analysis of a Ga...

Steve C Retrolize

Ah, the PlayStation 2 (PS2). Not just a gaming console, but a veritable masterpiece of early 21st-century tech wizardry. To truly appreciate its place in gaming history, let's dissect the...

The PlayStation 2: An In-Depth Analysis of a Ga...

Steve C Retrolize

Ah, the PlayStation 2 (PS2). Not just a gaming console, but a veritable masterpiece of early 21st-century tech wizardry. To truly appreciate its place in gaming history, let's dissect the...

The Polygon Wars: PlayStation 1 vs. Nintendo 64!

Steve C Retrolize

The mid to late '90s brought a technological renaissance to the gaming world, with the shift from 2D to 3D graphics taking centre stage. Two consoles that defined this era...

The Polygon Wars: PlayStation 1 vs. Nintendo 64!

Steve C Retrolize

The mid to late '90s brought a technological renaissance to the gaming world, with the shift from 2D to 3D graphics taking centre stage. Two consoles that defined this era...

Super Nintendo vs. Sega Mega Drive: The 16-Bit ...

Steve C Retrolize

The early '90s were a transitional time for video games, marked by the leap from 8-bit to 16-bit consoles that allowed for richer graphics, more complex gameplay, and advanced soundtracks....

Super Nintendo vs. Sega Mega Drive: The 16-Bit ...

Steve C Retrolize

The early '90s were a transitional time for video games, marked by the leap from 8-bit to 16-bit consoles that allowed for richer graphics, more complex gameplay, and advanced soundtracks....

NES vs Sega Master System Side by Side

Nintendo NES vs Sega Master System: The 8-Bit S...

Steve C Retrolize

The late '80s and early '90s were undoubtedly a fascinating period in video game history. Arcades were more than just coin-operated machines; they were the social epicenters for youths worldwide....

Nintendo NES vs Sega Master System: The 8-Bit S...

Steve C Retrolize

The late '80s and early '90s were undoubtedly a fascinating period in video game history. Arcades were more than just coin-operated machines; they were the social epicenters for youths worldwide....

Beyond the Joystick: The Rise and Impact of the Atari 2600

Beyond the Joystick: The Rise and Impact of the...

Steve C Retrolize

The world of gaming owes a colossal debt to one console in particular: the Atari 2600. Not just a gaming console, the 2600, also known as the Atari VCS (Video...

Beyond the Joystick: The Rise and Impact of the...

Steve C Retrolize

The world of gaming owes a colossal debt to one console in particular: the Atari 2600. Not just a gaming console, the 2600, also known as the Atari VCS (Video...