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Hardware & Media Vault
A technical retrospective on the silicon, plastic, and circuitry that powered a generation of home consoles.
Hardware & Media Vault
A technical retrospective on the silicon, plastic, and circuitry that powered a generation of home consoles.
Anatomy of a 16-bit Cartridge
Exploring the internal components of classic 16-bit cartridges. We analyze the PCB and ROM chips.
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The 8-bit Data Boards
A look into the simplified yet effective 8-bit boards, bridging the gap between arcade logic and home entertainment.
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Cartridge Shell Designs
How plastic shells were molded to protect data and serve as an aesthetic statement for regional consoles.
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Memory Chips of the 90s
The evolution of ROM and RAM chips in early gaming and the expensive challenge of storing megabits.
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Pin Connectors and Dust
Why dust was the enemy of pin connectors and how players fought oxidation to keep games running.
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