👾 Welcome to NewClassicGaming – Start Here
Welcome to NewClassicGaming – a community focused on retro gaming, emulation, and hardware setups.
Whether you’re configuring Batocera, tuning your Analogue console for 4K, or exploring handhelds like Anbernic, this forum is here to help you get the best out of your setup.
1. What this community is about
NewClassicGaming is all about:
- 🕹 Retro consoles & classic games
- 💾 Emulation and frontends (Batocera, RetroArch, EmulationStation, etc.)
- 🎮 Hardware & handhelds (Analogue systems, Anbernic, and more)
- 🛠 Practical guides, tutorials, and troubleshooting
- 💬 Friendly discussions and sharing your setup
No gatekeeping, no “you should already know this” attitude – beginners and advanced users are equally welcome.
2. Who this forum is for
You’ll feel at home here if you:
- just discovered emulation and don’t know where to start
- want step-by-step guides instead of vague instructions
- enjoy tweaking hardware and software to get the best picture and performance
- like to share screenshots, setups and tips with others
- want a calm, focused place away from noisy social media
If that sounds like you: you’re in the right place. 🙂
3. First steps: how to get started
Create your account
If you haven’t already, click “Register” in the top bar and create a free account.
Introduce yourself
Go to the Introductions section and create a short topic:
- Who are you?
- What systems or handhelds are you currently using?
- What do you want to learn or improve?
Tell us what you’re working on
Are you:
setting up Batocera on a PC or handheld?
waiting for your Analogue 3D to arrive?
tuning an Anbernic device?
Feel free to open a topic in the matching category and describe your situation.
Check the pinned guides
At the top of the forum you’ll find pinned tutorials and how-tos.
These are a great starting point if you’re stuck or just exploring.
4. Recommended first reads (work in progress)
Here are some example topics that will be linked here as the forum grows:
- ✅ Beginner’s Guide to Retro Gaming & Emulation
- ✅ How to install and update Batocera on a PC
- ✅ Analogue 3D – first setup and best picture settings
- ✅ Getting started with Anbernic handhelds (firmware, ROMs, tips)
If a link is missing or you can’t find a guide yet, feel free to ask – your question may become the next tutorial.
5. Posting guidelines (short version)
To keep this place friendly and useful:
- Be respectful and patient, especially with beginners.
- No piracy links or direct ROM download sites – talk about legality and concepts instead of sharing files.
- When asking for help:
- describe your device (PC specs / console / handheld),
- your software version (e.g. Batocera version, firmware),
- what you already tried and what exactly happens.
Clear questions get faster and better answers.
6. Help us grow the community
If you like the idea of NewClassicGaming:
- Invite a friend who’s into retro or emulation
- Share a useful guide or tip
- Post a “Show your setup” topic with pictures of your corner of gaming history
Thanks for being here – you’re helping to build this community from the very beginning.
If you have suggestions for improving the forum, feel free to reply here or open a topic in the Feedback section.
