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Best Retro Console for Beginners and Families: An NZ Buying Guide
A plain-English guide to choosing the right retro console for beginners, kids and family game nights, matched to age, budget and how you'll play.
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Which PS3 Plays PS2 Games? CECHA, CECHB, CECHC and CECHE
Only a handful of early "fat" PS3 models play PS2 discs. Here's how to spot one, why Sony dropped the feature, and where to find one...
How to Factory Reset an Xbox 360: Full Secondhand Console Guide
Secondhand Xbox 360 still logged in as someone else? Here's how to factory reset an Xbox 360 console in minutes, ready for a fresh start.
How to Set Up an Xbox 360
A practical guide to setting up an Xbox 360, especially a secondhand one, from cables and controller syncing to fixing a stuck first update.
Where to Hire a PS2 Slim in Auckland
Hire a complete, tested PlayStation 2 Slim setup in Auckland for a full week: console, controllers and games included. Perfect for parties, school holidays and nostalgia...
Does Disc Resurfacing Work? A Guide for Retro Games, CDs and DVDs
Disc resurfacing can bring many scratched or scuffed games, DVDs and CDs back to life — but it does not fix every disc. Here’s what resurfacing...