The magic of vintage gaming isn’t just pressing start—it’s stepping back into a living legacy that shaped generations. At bytebackgaming, we build Retro Emulation PCs that feel like the best parts of the arcade and the living room—faithful visuals, authentic controls, and no-fuss setup. These aren’t just machines; they’re time machines that turn your TV or desk into a gateway to 8-bit chills, 16-bit thrills, and beyond.

Why Our Retro PCs?

• Pixel-perfect, zero stress: Clean integer scaling, proper aspect ratios, and smooth frame pacing—no adapters, no tinkering.
• Modern comforts, classic feel: Quick resume, per-game profiles, autosaves, and couch-friendly wireless controllers.
• Grow as you go: From early consoles to late-90s/early-2000s 3D, expand your library and accessories over time.

What you get out of the box:

• Instant arcade cabinet vibes: Artwork, video snaps, and curated playlists ready to explore.
• Controller auto-config: Pair Xbox, PlayStation, or 8BitDo pads and start playing—mappings are done.
• Low-latency first: Run-ahead, frame delay, and other pro-tuning options pre-set for snappy controls.
• CRT love (when you want it): Tasteful shaders and bezels for that glass-tube glow—toggle per system or per game.
• Netplay & quality-of-life: Rewind for practice, per-profile saves, and easy updates—no driver drama.

Fully plug-and-play means: plug in HDMI and power, pair your controller, and you’re gaming in minutes. When you’re ready, add your legally obtained game backups and watch your library spring to life with art and metadata.

Coin-ops gave us high-score chases and friendly rivalries; living-room consoles brought secrets, stories, and weekend marathons. Our Batocera builds bring both worlds forward—sleek, fast, and reliable—so you can chase scores on Friday and dive into RPGs on Sunday without a single tweak.

Retro vs. Modern? Have Both.

• Old-school honesty: Tight controls, clear rules, rewarding difficulty—preserved exactly as you remember.
• New-school ease: Quick-resume sessions, autosave safety nets, netplay nights, and cloud-backup-friendly folders.
• Community ready: Share playlists, high scores, shaders, and controller profiles with fellow fans.

Choose Your ByteBack Build

• Pocket SFF (TV Companion): Ultra-compact and whisper-quiet. Ideal for 8/16/32-bit and many 64-bit classics.
• Living-Room Mini (All-Rounder): Small but mighty—perfect for couch co-op and late-90s/early-2000s 3D.
• Power Tower (Enthusiast): Headroom for heavier cores, advanced shaders, and big libraries.

(Tell us your display, favorite eras, and play style—solo, co-op, arcade-stick warrior—and we’ll match you to the perfect spec.)

The ByteBack Setup (So Simple)

1. Plug in HDMI and power, connect to Wi-Fi or Ethernet.
2. Pair your controller—auto-mapping means it “just works.”
3. Play. Add your legally obtained backups anytime via network share or external drive; artwork and details populate automatically.

Care, Support & Upgrades

You’ll get a friendly quick-start guide, latency and shader tips, and a no-nonsense backup plan for your setup. Want to expand later? We support storage upgrades, performance bumps, and fine-tuning for specific systems.

Join the ByteBack Community

Retro is a shared language—boss stories, cheat-code lore, and that one perfect jump. We celebrate it with curated playlists, challenge runs, and setup shares so you can discover hidden gems beyond the usual top-10s.

Ready to play the past—beautifully?

Tell us your favorite systems and your TV/monitor setup, and we’ll recommend a bytebackgaming rig that fits like a glove.
Questions or custom requests? Reach out via our site or socials—let’s build your perfect plug-and-play retro machine.