Your old console,
ready to play
That console gathering dust — getting it running again doesn't have to be complicated. We'll guide you through it step by step.
Choose your consoleHi, I'm Jan Jaap. I've been crazy about games for as long as I can remember, and I want to relive those golden moments. On Start2Replay, I help you do the same.
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Nintendo DS
The Nintendo DS is the perfect entry point into retro gaming. Two screens, a massive game library and easy to repair. Here's how to get it up and running today.
Aan de slag ▶Game Boy Advance
The GBA is one of the best handhelds ever made. Affordable, huge game library and perfect for an IPS upgrade. Here's how to get it up and running today.
Aan de slag ▶PlayStation 2
The PS2 is the best-selling console of all time and turns up at nearly every thrift store. With FreeMCBoot and a working laser you can enjoy it for decades more. Here's how to get started.
Aan de slag ▶PlayStation 1
The original PlayStation set the tone for an entire generation in 1994. Compact, cheap to find second-hand and easier to maintain than you'd think. Here's how to play it today.
Aan de slag ▶Super Nintendo
The SNES has one of the strongest game libraries ever assembled for a home console. Easy to find, straightforward to repair. Here's how to play it today.
Aan de slag ▶Nintendo 64
The N64 is the console of Mario 64, Zelda Ocarina of Time and GoldenEye. Joystick wear is the biggest problem — and it's easily fixed. Here's how to get started.
Aan de slag ▶Game Boy Color
The Game Boy Color is the colourful link between the original Game Boy and the GBA. Affordable, compact and a surprisingly strong game library. Here's how to get started.
Aan de slag ▶Sega Mega Drive
The Sega Mega Drive was a generation-defining console in Europe — with Sonic, Streets of Rage and a huge PAL library. Robust hardware, easy to maintain. Here's how to get started.
Aan de slag ▶Nintendo GameCube
The GameCube is a cult console with a devoted fanbase and an excellent game library. With the GC Loader mod you can play the full library without an optical drive. Here's how to get started.
Aan de slag ▶Game Boy Advance SP
The GBA SP is the improved version of the GBA: clamshell design, a lit screen and a built-in battery. The hinge sometimes breaks, but that's repairable. Here's how to get started.
Aan de slag ▶Game Boy
The original Game Boy from 1989 is still an icon. Robust, easy to repair and with a timeless game library. Here's how to get it up and running today.
Aan de slag ▶Sega Dreamcast
The Sega Dreamcast was ahead of its time: online gaming, a VMU with its own screen, and a stunning library. Here's how to enjoy it on a modern TV today.
Aan de slag ▶Xbox (original)
The original Xbox from 2001 is cheap, powerful and easy to softmod. But there's one urgent issue: the CLOCK CAP capacitor needs replacing as soon as possible. Here's how to get started.
Aan de slag ▶Atari 2600
The Atari 2600 from 1977 is the grandfather of the home console. Simple games, iconic joysticks and a library full of timeless titles. Here's how to connect it to your modern TV.
Aan de slag ▶Nintendo GameCube
The GameCube is a cult console with a top-tier game selection. With the GC Loader you can play the full library from an SD card. Here's how to connect it and start playing today.
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