One of the things I really love about modern-day retro gaming is the sheer number of aftermarket hardware upgrades available for systems that are now decades old.
From updated power supplies to improved AV connectivity and the ability to load games via SD cards, the world of retrofitted upgrades is fast-moving and packed with innovation – so when someone shows off a system that has been enhanced to the eyeballs, it's worth taking note.
"Is this my NES’ final form?" asks The Handlebar Gamer before showing off his impressive machine.
The list of upgrades is as follows:
- NES RGB mod
- POW Block from Zaxour
- Nin10 Drawer from BlueShell3D & Rocker Gaming
- Krikzz EverDrive N8 Pro, "loaded with full sets from every region"
- Retro Game Restore clear shell
- RetroTime NES hub
- HD Retrovision SNES cables
- All running through a RetroTink 4K
The end result is perhaps the best way to play NES games on original hardware in 2026 – and a system we're very jealous of.
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