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Video game history, console mods, and tech guides
Console Canyon is a resource for people who enjoy the history, hardware, and hands-on side of video games. Restore an old console, learn why a game mattered, or pick the right gear for your setup.
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Video Game History
Console generations, landmark games, influential studios, and the stories behind the technology.
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Console Modding & Repair
Practical guides for cleaning, repairing, modifying, and keeping classic gaming hardware running.
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Tech & Buying Guides
Walkthroughs for handhelds, gaming PCs, displays, storage, accessories, and retro setups.
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PS2 Model Number Decoder
Type in the SCPH number from your PS2’s label to see its model family, region and features. Every PlayStation 2 has a…
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The Complete History of Game Boy Advance Modding
From dim launch-era screens to IPS displays, custom shells, flash cartridges, and modern restoration Why the GBA Became a Modder’s Favorite Pick…
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Fake Cartridge Checker
Answer a few quick questions about your cartridge to spot the warning signs of a fake or reproduction. Counterfeit retro games are…
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Nintendo Cartridge Code Decoder
Type in the product code from any Nintendo cartridge label to see the system, game type and region it stands for. Every…
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Save Battery Lookup: Which Battery Does My Game Use?
Find out which coin cell your cartridge or console uses, what it does, and whether replacing it will erase your save. Many…
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Console Screwdriver Finder
Tap your console, cartridge or controller to see exactly which screwdriver bit opens it. Retro hardware is full of odd screws. Nintendo…
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Game Boy Advance SP Battery Replacement: Safe, Simple Guide for Reviving Your GBA SP
If your Game Boy Advance SP barely holds a charge, refuses to power on, or shows signs of battery swelling, it may…
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Original Game Boy Modding: The DMG-01 From 1989 to Today
A complete history of restoration, backlights, bivert boards, IPS displays, USB-C power, and modern retro handheld culture The original Game Boy is…
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Our goal is simple: publish useful, understandable content that respects both the technical details and the culture of gaming. Every guide aims to be accurate, clear for beginners, and honest about risks, costs, and tradeoffs.