8BitDo has used CES to tease its next mobile gaming controller, and while the company is still keeping full details under wraps, the brief reveal already taps into a growing trend: the renewed importance of physical controls for gaming on phones. The teaser, shared via 8BitDo’s social channels, shows aRead More →
Several announcements were made at CES concerning retro emulation systems, retro styled computers, and retro-friendly game and mobile controllers. I’ve always been fascinated by CES. Despite being a technology writer for around 20 years, I’ve never actually been to the event. I’m not a great flyer, which has probably putRead More →
Every so often, a piece of hardware is announced that genuinely makes you stop and reread the press release. The newly revealed GameSir x Hyperkin X5 Alteron is very much one of those moments. Announced and demonstrated at CES 2026, the X5 Alteron is being described as the world’s firstRead More →
My Arcade has announced a new officially licensed Atari Gamestation gamepad, designed to work with both the Atari Gamestation Go and Gamestation Mega, as well as connected TVs via HDMI. It’s set to make its public debut at CES 2026, with a retail price of $59.99. On paper, this isRead More →
The Abxylute M4 snap-on mobile controller has officially completed its Kickstarter campaign, and it’s shaping up to be one of the more interesting mobile gaming accessories to emerge in recent years — particularly for players who want something compact, pocketable, and low-commitment. Rather than turning your phone into a full-onRead More →
Retro Games Ltd. is on a roll. Hot off the surprise tease buried in the announcement of The Spectrum Collector’s Edition, the company has now lifted the lid on something many retro fans had quietly hoped for: THEQUICKSHOT II, a full modern revival of what may be the most iconicRead More →
Sonic fans, get ready: SEGA of America has teamed up with retro hardware maker My Arcade to release two new Sonic the Hedgehog–themed mini gaming devices — and they’re available now. The new line-up includes the Sonic the Hedgehog Mighty Player, a deluxe handheld arcade unit with multiple classic SonicRead More →
I didn’t expect to get hit with rhythm-game nostalgia in 2025, yet here we are: CRKD and Gibson have announced a fully revamped Gibson SG Guitar Controller, returning almost exactly 20 years after it first appeared during the PS2 era. I was a massive Guitar Hero fan back in theRead More →
Sidecartridge has revealed its latest piece of modern-retro magic: a tiny board that drops directly into an Amiga’s ROM socket and lets you switch between multiple Kickstart images stored on the device. It’s a compact upgrade powered by the new RP2350 revision of the team’s ROM emulator platform, and it’sRead More →
