Retro Gaming Guides

Cartridges or discs, Mario 64 or Melee? We compare the Nintendo 64 and GameCube side by side to help you choose.

HDMI adapters, component cables and the one PS2 setting that fixes a green or pink picture: everything you need to get a PS2 or PS1 onto a new TV.

The N64 was built for four-player couch gaming. Here are the multiplayer classics that still make a great game night, and what you need to play them.

Loved Chrono Trigger? These 10 RPGs share its memorable cast, smart combat and sweeping story, from Chrono Cross and Final Fantasy VI onward.

Loved the original Resident Evil? These 10 survival horror games share its tense exploration, puzzles and scarce supplies, from Silent Hill to Dino Crisis.

Love Animal Crossing? These 10 cozy games share its daily routines, villagers and relaxed pace, from Harvest Moon and Story of Seasons to Fantasy Life.

Love Mario Kart 64? These 10 kart racers share its items, drifting and multiplayer chaos, from Diddy Kong Racing to Crash Team Racing.

Loved Symphony of the Night? These 10 Metroidvanias share its interconnected maps, RPG systems and secrets, from Aria of Sorrow to Super Metroid.

Loved GoldenEye 007? These 10 shooters share its objective-based missions and split-screen multiplayer, from Perfect Dark and TimeSplitters 2 to Halo.

Loved Final Fantasy VII? These 10 RPGs share its epic story, party battles and memorable characters, from Final Fantasy IX to Xenogears.

Loved Super Mario 64? These 10 3D platformers share its open levels, collectibles and fluid movement, from Banjo-Kazooie and Spyro to Super Mario Galaxy.

Love catching Pokémon? These 10 monster-collecting RPGs share its catch, raise and battle loop, from Dragon Warrior Monsters to Yo-kai Watch.