I first tried one of these systems out two years ago, when I was intrigued by the idea of a console that could also be a Windows or Linux PC.The idea of leaning so heavily on classic Atari games ...

It’s time for computer inputs to evolve beyond a keyboard and mouse. Monogram’s modular dials, sliders, and friggin’ pressure-sensitive disc are more raw, mechanical, and expressive.

As a child of the 80s, I didn’t have an Atari, an NES, or even a Sega Master System. My first console was actually our family’s first computer: the Commodore 64. It was a passable gaming ...