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Taito Egret II Mini Set For UK, Europe, and US Release

On: December 22, 2021

United Games Entertainment and Taito have announced the release of the Taito Egret Mini II arcade cabinet for home use. United Games Entertainment exclusively distribute and sell Taito’s titles in the West (digital and physical) and have agreed on special content and features that make the Taito Egret II anRead More →

Evercade VS Unboxing and First Impressions!

By: Christian Cawley

On: December 22, 2021

In: Retro Consoles, Retro games and gear reviewed

The Evercade VS is dropping into retro gamers’ homes around the world. But is it any good? Back in May 2021, I, like many others, put my hand in my pocket for a project I believed in: the Evercade VS. By ordering so early, I had the opportunity to orderRead More →

New Retroflag GPi Case 2 Supports Raspberry Pi Compute CM4

By: Christian Cawley

On: December 20, 2021

In: Emulation, Retro Consoles

Regular readers will know I’m a fan of the Retroflag GPi Case. It’s a superb way to play retro games, which is why it should be no surprise that Retroflag has issued the Retroflag GPi Case 2. I’ve been using the original Retroflag GPi Case since it launched, and recentlyRead More →

New Evercade Firmware Update 2.0 Delivers New Features

By: Christian Cawley

On: December 18, 2021

In: Retro Consoles, Retro hardware

Blaze Entertainment has released a new Evercade firmware update. Version 2.0 brings a new UI to handheld Evercades putting it in line with the Evercade VS, with a new UI experience and features. With a new menu screen, addition themes exclusive to handheld systems, and a new UI, new displayRead More →

Amiga Console THEA500 Mini Enters Full Production

By: Christian Cawley

On: December 17, 2021

In: Emulation, Retro Consoles, Retro hardware

If you ordered THEA500 mini then here is some good news – it looks like it the Amiga console might ship on schedule! Retro Games has confirmed that THEA500 Mini, the fully-licensed reworking of the 16-bit classic computer, has entered full production ahead of its March 25th, 2022 release. ThisRead More →

Watch the A500 Mini Keyboard Receive Laser Etched Keys

By: Christian Cawley

On: December 4, 2021

In: Retro Consoles, Retro hardware

Want to see some laser etched keys on the A500 mini keyboard? Or perhaps you would prefer to see some injection molded cases come off the production line. In a new production update on its Facebook page, Retro Games Ltd. has revealed a short film covering two key stages ofRead More →

Evercade Boasts a Bumper December for Retro Gamers

By: Christian Cawley

On: December 2, 2021

In: Retro Consoles, Retro games news

If you, like us, are patiently awaiting the arrival of an Evercade VS, worry not. There is much more going on this month from Evercade beyond the delayed release of a new console. To begin with, there’s the opening of pre-orders for the Renovation Collection 1. Scheduled as the firstRead More →

Funstock Unveils Exclusive Evercade Purple Edition

By: Christian Cawley

On: November 24, 2021

In: Retro Consoles

In a shock announcement, a new Evercade console has been announced. Exclusive to Funstock, the Evercade Purple Edition is a limited edition version of the original handheld model. Just 1000 of the “galaxy purple” devices have been made, with a 20% off price running until December 1st, 2021. At theRead More →

Steam Deck Delay Hits Portable Retro PC Gaming Dreams

By: Christian Cawley

On: November 12, 2021

In: Retro Consoles

Valve has announced the delay of its forthcoming Steam Deck mobile gaming PC, citing global supply chain issues. This news is the latest in a spate of delays to premium electronics products, from the scarcity of the PlayStation 5 to the delay of the Evercade VS. While primarily geared towardsRead More →

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