THE400 Mini, the much-anticipated miniature Atari 400 from Retro Games Ltd, is now shipping to some pre-order supporters. Intriguingly, it is already chalking up a number of excited, positive reviews. Who knew? As with several recent retro console releases, THE400 Mini has been bundled with secrets. A pair (so far…)Read More →
These handheld Spectrum consoles let you take classic 8-bit games with you everywhere. I’ve gained a growing respect for the ZX Spectrum over the past few years. This was, I think, instigated by trying the ZXBaremulator software for Raspberry Pi, and now, 40 years later, I’m finally far less criticalRead More →
Arcade classic run-and-gun Jail Break gets a port to Analogue Pocket handhelds. Konami’s Jail Break, an arcade machine from 1986, has been ported to the Analogue Pocket. The game, an open-screen shoot-em-up, pits a lone cop against the aggressive escaped inmates of a nearby gaol. I first played Jail BreakRead More →
The Sunsoft Collection 2 for Evercade consoles is out in April 2024, and features 7 games from across the 8-bit, 16-bit, and 32-bit eras. I’m a big fan of Evercade, so it’s good to see an interesting new collection coming along full of titles I either haven’t heard of, orRead More →
More Analogue Pocket cores means more classic games on the go for this compact, flexible handheld. Recent developments to the Analogue Pocket handheld have made the platform increasingly popular over the past few months. Among these changes are new FPGA cores, supporting 5 arcade systems and delivering 8 games. TheRead More →
Wii U and 3DS online services end 8 April 2024. It’s been a long time coming, but we knew it had to happen. As time rolls on, new devices are released, and technology evolves, older systems are retired, sunsetted, or simply disabled. This time around, it is the turn ofRead More →
Get ready to relive the golden age of gaming with THE400 Mini, a modern recreation of the iconic Atari 400 home computer. Launching worldwide on March 28th, 2024, THE400 Mini is now available for pre-order for £99.99 (€119.99 / $119.99). It comes pre-installed with some of the most iconic andRead More →
The SEGA Neptune was abandoned in the 1990s, but Macho Nacho Productions demonstrate how to build one with other SEGA parts. The history of game consoles is littered with failed and abandoned consoles. One of the most notorious is the SEGA Neptune, a promising console that was previewed in variousRead More →
Fancy a wall-mounted home arcade system in your home? If so, the Polycade Sente Kickstarter campaign is worth keeping an eye on. This system can play current PC titles (with the right hardware) as well as retro games, boasts a modular design, and features a 60Mhz 1080p display. The lowerRead More →
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