The HFS Summer 2025, which took place from May 23 to 25, 2025 at the Halle des Expositions in Évreux, lived up to all expectations for fans of retrogaming, arcade, and emulation. Organized by the association HFS Play, this annual event (the 11th edition) has established itself as one of the most important retro-gaming festivals in France, attracting not only a national audience but also visitors from across Europe.

There were more than 150 arcade cabinets, pinball machines, and retro consoles available in free play, along with varied tournaments (family-friendly for fun, international for competition) featuring fighting games such as Street Fighter, Virtua Fighter, Capcom vs SNK, Windjammers, and more. The atmosphere was festive and friendly, making it the perfect spot for both newcomers and competitive players.

For Recalbox, being at HFS Summer 2025 was more than just an exhibition: it was an opportunity to meet its community in person, exchange with other enthusiasts, test iconic machines, connect with arcade and retrogaming experts (both players and technicians), and fully immerse itself in the retro culture so dear to its users.

To truly capture the atmosphere, we’re sharing a fifty-minute video (below) in which Fab2Ris, together with Gtranche, takes you on a tour of the event. You’ll discover the different types of cabinets (candy, sports, music, guncab, racecab…), as well as the pinball area with passionate exhibitors, and many other stands.

We’ll let you enjoy it all… and we hope to see you there next year!