Technical Articles

Deep dives into the technology behind retro gaming — FPGA architecture, CRT shaders, signal processing, and the engineering that makes classic consoles tick.

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The Hardware Saints: How a 1991 Polygon Engine Still Embarrasses Modern Graphics

Three different ancient games can each claim the title of oldest release whose graphics still embarrass modern AAA. The question is what 'graphics' actually means — and the answer involves pre-rendered backdrops, cel-shaded subterfuge, and one studio that built a game for hardware that did not yet exist.

By Rob · May 20, 2026

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FPGAs and Retro Gaming: How Programmable Chips Are Replacing Your Old Consoles

FPGA devices like the MiSTer and Analogue Pocket don't just run your old games — they rebuild the original hardware from scratch. Here's how that actually works, and why it matters.

By Rob · May 18, 2026