A sign of a good power-up screen is the way it ‘scratches the itch’ in your head. The sensation is both comforting and satisfying in many respects. With earlier systems, it was also a telltale sign ...

The startup screen is a console’s way of introducing itself to the game-hungry masses. This digital vignette must accomplish two important tasks in just a few seconds: showcase the system's brand ...

First impressions are important. That’s true both in people and video game consoles. The first time you boot up a new gaming system can be a magical moment when done right. There’s always a built-in ...

One of the most versatile uses for an old console is to convert it into an emulation machine. For example, the original Xbox can be soft-modded to run a variety of emulators, allowing you to play ...

Just when I had a mind to sell off my old, lesser-played console games and devote more time to my two main gaming devices, a reason to keep them has appeared–Los Angeles-based maker of retro game ...

In 1989, Nintendo introduced the Game Boy, an 8-bit handheld game console with removable Game Pak cartridges, a dot-matrix green screen, and the same button layout found on the Nintendo Entertainment ...