It always sounded a bit crunchy, but crunchy in a good way. SEGA’s 16-bit console, whether you call it the Genesis or Mega Drive, always had a unique sound thanks to it’s Yamaha YM2612 sound chip.

As a Sega stan, I honestly didn't think I'd be using a retro handheld to emulate Genesis and Saturn games in 2025. Yet, I keep finding myself reaching for a specific portable console, one that ...