Skip the $20 Pokémon ROM: I Found the Best Way to Play Retro Games on a Mac (and It Beats the App Store)

PCMag·Mar 5

✦ NabkaNews BriefAuto-summarized from multiple outlets · verify with the source

There is a way to play retro games on a mac that is considered better than using the app store. Some retro games, such as pokemon firered and leafgreen, are being re-released, but at a price that is dividing fans. The interest in retro games and technology appears to be ongoing, with various outlets reporting on related topics such as emulation, re-releases, and nostalgic tech.

Full coverage

Pokemon FireRed and LeafGreen are skipping Switch Online because Nintendo "thought it would be fun," but the steep price has fans divided: "$20 is ABSOLUTELY disgusting for GBA ports"

GamesRadar+·Feb 20

Fetching the latest headlines…

Skip the $20 Pokémon ROM: I Found the Best Way to Play Retro Games on a Mac (and It Beats the App Store)

Full coverage

Pokemon FireRed and LeafGreen are skipping Switch Online because Nintendo "thought it would be fun," but the steep price has fans divided: "$20 is ABSOLUTELY disgusting for GBA ports"

Remember Age of Empires II? In 2026, It's Become an Esports Sensation

That's My Dad's Computer: Maingear Revives the '90s Again With 'Retro98' PC

The Original Nintendo Game Boy Is Back—in Lego Form

This Little Museum Outside DC Offers a Deep Dive Into Retro Radio and TV Tech

Feel Old Yet? You Can Now Emulate PS3 Games on Android Phones