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Explanation and practical tips about games, consoles and accessories.

Compatibility

Can you connect a Nintendo Switch Lite to a TV?

Want to play Nintendo Switch Lite on a TV? Learn why a dock or USB-C-to-HDMI adapter will not help and which Switch you need for TV play.

Compatibility

Play Xbox One games on a Series X or S? Discover which console discs reads, how compatibility works and what you check for second-hand games.

Accessory guide

Use PS2 SingStar microphones on PS3? Learn why the USB adapter or wireless receiver counts and which set you need second hand.

Accessory guide

Buy GameCube memory card? Compare 59 and 251 blocks, find out what works on a suitable Wii and check a used card before you start.

Game Guide

Which Wii games use the Balance Board? Compare Wii Fit, Wii Fit Plus and other games and read what you need to test with a used board.

Accessory guide

Find out how the Nintendo 64 Transfer Pak works with Pokémon Stadium and Game Boy cartridges, which games fit and what you control second hand.

Accessory guide

What does the N64 Rumble Pak do? Read how to connect it, what games vibrate, why AAA batteries are needed and what you test second hand.

Buying guide

Can't save Game Boy game? Learn how to test a save, why some cartridges use a battery and what you watch second hand.

Accessory guide

Buy PS1 controller? Compare the original digital controller with DualShock, find out why some games need sticks and check a used copy.