{
  "id": 16622862,
  "title": "I turned my old Google TV box into the easiest way to play retro games on my TV",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/26/i-turned-my-old-google-tv-box-into-the-easiest-way-to-play-retro",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-10-26T15:30:23.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "XDA Developers",
    "slug": "xda-developers",
    "url": "https://www.xda-developers.com/turned-old-google-tv-box-into-easiest-way-play-retro-games-tv/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Turning an old Google TV box into a retro gaming console is a convenient and space-saving solution. I decided to try this with my Chromecast with Google TV and installed RetroArch, transforming it into an easy-to-use gaming machine. While not the fastest option, this setup works well for basic 2D sprite-based games like NES, SNES, and Game Boy titles. Connecting a Bluetooth controller completes the experience. Though the Chromecast with Google TV's performance is limited, it still delivers a solid emulation experience. The default RetroArch UI is functional and customizable, allowing access to old classics and obscure games without much hassle.",
  "summary": "You can use almost any device to play your favorite retro games, so why add another box to your living room when already you have an Android TV box?",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}