Honest ReviewsFor Retro Gaming Gear
We test and review the consoles, controllers, upscalers, and accessories you need to play classic games in 2025.
Our Mission
The retro gaming market is flooded with products â some amazing, some terrible. Our job is to separate the signal from the noise so you can make informed buying decisions.
We buy every product we review with our own money. No sponsored content, no free samples influencing our opinions. Just honest assessments from gamers who actually use this gear.
100% Independent
We buy what we review
No Paid Rankings
Honest, unbiased reviews
How We Review
- Real Testing: We use products for weeks before reviewing, not just unboxing and impressions
- Comparison Testing: We test against competitors and original hardware
- Input Lag Testing: We measure latency on controllers and upscalers
- Long-Term Updates: We update reviews if products improve or degrade over time
Meet the Reviewers
Gamers who test every product we recommend
Alex Chen
Founder & Lead Reviewer
Tests all FPGA consoles and emulation handhelds. Has owned 50+ retro gaming devices. Favorite system: SNES.
Marcus Williams
Hardware Specialist
Reviews upscalers, cables, and mods. Has RGB-modded 30+ consoles. Measures input lag on all controllers we test.
Sarah Kim
Controller Expert
Fighting game competitor who tests every controller and arcade stick. Also covers flash carts and adapters.
By the Numbers
Affiliate Disclosure
Some links on Pixel Heritage are affiliate links. If you buy through our links, we may earn a commission at no extra cost to you. This helps fund our testing and keeps the site running. Our reviews are never influenced by affiliate relationships â we recommend products we genuinely believe in.
Questions? Suggestions?
Want us to review a specific product? Have a question about our recommendations? We'd love to hear from you.