Original article on Nippon Game Quest. When it comes to buying a classic console you’ll need to know a few things. Japanese consoles run on 100 volts electricity, while here in the UK we run at 220 or 240 volts. Put simply if you plug in your retro console from Japan into our power supply, it will be damaged permanently. By purchasing a Step Down … Continue reading Guide to buying Retro Consoles from Japan
By far one of my favourite games on the Sega Dreamcast (and my first online gaming experience), Phantasy Star Online (PSO) was an incredible experience at that time. Never before had I played as part of a team of real people to take down giant dragons and hordes of monsters while hoping my dial up internet connection didn’t disconnect if I received a phone call. … Continue reading Phantasy Star Online 2 Cloud for Nintendo Switch
Considered by many shmup fans and gamers in general to be one of the greatest in its genre, Ikaruga returns on the Nintendo Switch with some nice extras that make it the definitive version. Released in Japanese arcades at the end of 2001 by Treasure (known for some fantastic games such as Gunstar Heroes, Sin and Punishment, Radiant Silvergun and the phenomenal Gradius V) Ikaruga … Continue reading Ikaruga Nintendo Switch Review
After witnessing the success of Nintendo in 2017, it’s a shock to me that Sega are still sitting on their franchises when it comes to their classic back catalogue. Two incredible retro consoles (NES and SNES Mini Classic) which have both sold like the sweetest hot cakes you would ever eat, two game of the year stunners on Switch in Mario Odyssey and Zelda Breath … Continue reading Is Sega a Sleeping Giant?
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