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Evercade VS Founder Edition Now Available for Order – With Your Name in the Credits!

On: May 28, 2021

The Evercade VS Founder Edition is now avaliable to order, with under 20% of the stock for the limited edition, all-black retro console remaining. As a further enticement, Evercade has given buyers the chance to have their name in the credits of every Evercade VS. This is basically why it’sRead More →

Piepacker Retro Games Multiplayer System Kickstarter Ends Friday!

By: Christian Cawley

On: May 19, 2021

In: Retro Consoles, Retro games news

You’ll probably agree that Piepacker looks amazing. But you have less than two days to back it on Kickstarter! At the time of writing, 1071 backers have pledged £132,867 of the pledged of £52,856 goal. Piepacker’s success seems increasingly likely, but if you don’t back it, you won’t see theRead More →

Four New Evercade Arcade Collections Announced

By: Christian Cawley

On: May 18, 2021

In: Retro Consoles, Retro games news

Evercade has announced news of four new game collections set for release in November 2021. Boasting an amazing 37 titles across all classic generations, these collections are packed with arcade game titles. Featuring titles as diverse as Double Dragon II, Sly Spy, World Rally, and Missile Command, these collections markRead More →

Queen Elizabeth II’s 24K Gold Nintendo Wii Is Up For Sale & We Have So Many Questions

By: Philip Bates

On: May 9, 2021

In: Retro Consoles, Retro games news

Ever fancied owning your very own 24 carat gold Wii? Of course you haven’t; nonetheless, now you know it’s an Actual Thing, you’re oddly tempted to invest in this curiosity. Yes, you can buy a unique gold Wii console that was owned by Queen Elizabeth II — but it’s going toRead More →

Bitmap Brothers Collection 1 Announced for Evercade!

By: Christian Cawley

On: May 6, 2021

In: Retro Consoles, Retro games news

The titles just keep on coming from Evercade, which has now announced The Bitmap Brothers Collection 1 cartridge! Featuring five classic games to the Evercade from the British “rock star” developers, The Bitmap Brothers Collection 1 features a collection of titles that were huge hits on 16-bit systems, including theRead More →

Commodore 64 Modded to Mine Bitcoin – No, Really

By: Christian Cawley

On: April 27, 2021

In: Retro Computers, Retro Consoles, Retro gear

Everyone is after a bit of cryptocurrency these days, but is the Commodore 64 really the answer to mining Bitcoin? No. But while earning is a better option than mining, some crypto enthusiasts are looking at retro systems to see what possibilities are available. The Nintendo Gameboy has already beenRead More →

Sony Backtracks on PS3 and Vita PlayStation Store Closures, but Vita Still RIP

By: Christian Cawley

On: April 19, 2021

In: Retro Consoles

Three weeks after announcing closure dates for the PlayStation Store for PS3, PS Vita, and PSP devices, Sony has performed a massive reverse ferret. For PlayStation 3 and PS Vita consoles, the end is no longer nigh (although you can kiss goodnight to online store access for PSP devices). InRead More →

Firmware Time Bomb Threatens PlayStation 3 and 4

By: Christian Cawley

On: April 17, 2021

In: Retro Consoles

Following the announcement that Sony is closing its PSN servers for older systems, there comes a new threat. PlayStation 3 and 4 owners could be left with bricked consoles when the CMOS battery runs out. The problem is simple. When a CMOS battery is replaced, the PS3 or PS4 checksRead More →

Analogue Launches Super Nt and Nt mini Noir, Sells Out Same Day

By: Christian Cawley

On: April 12, 2021

In: Retro Consoles

If you’re going to produce jaw-droppingly sexy hardware, you’ve got to face the consequences of pissing people off. Analogue, producer of ultra modern retro gaming gear, has disappointed many with the seemingly instant sell out of the Super Nt and Nt mini Noir just hours after release. Super Nt andRead More →

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