AYANEO has announced its newest handheld, the Pocket Air Mini, and this one’s aimed squarely at retro purists. Forget widescreen. Forget flagship specs. This Android-based handheld brings back the classic 4:3 display — that perfect old-school ratio for 8-bit and 16-bit gaming — while promising portability, nostalgia, and affordability inRead More →
If your thumbs are fatigued from endless mobile swipes, and you’ve been hankering for a console-style controller that works with your phone, you’ll want to keep an eye on the abxylute M4 Snap-On Mobile Gamepad. It’s just launched on Kickstarter and could turn your phone into a genuine gaming rig.Read More →
If you’ve been watching the Android retro handheld scene, you know that the price tag usually jumps up quickly once you start asking for premium features. Well, the Mangmi Air X is here to completely redefine what an entry-level budget handheld looks like. For a shockingly low sale price ofRead More →
No, I’m not making this up. The Nintendo Virtual Boy is back thanks to Nintendo Switch Online and an expensive accessory. Nintendo is bringing Virtual Boy – Nintendo Classics to Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack members. This collection will allow players to enjoy Virtual Boy games in stereoscopic 3DRead More →
A brand new open-source FPGA recreation of the Nintendo Game Boy, GBC, and GBA is currently looking for funding on Crowd Supply. Game Boy style handhelds are ten-a-penny these days. If it’s not a reconditioned and seriously souped-up Game Boy, it’s an emulation unit, or a DIY Game Boy withRead More →
UPDATE: The all-yellow Atari 2600+ Pac-Man Edition is now available to buy (31st October 2025) We could call the Atari 2600+ Pac-Man Edition the “Coldplay edition,” but that might mean a CEO being caught cheating… As part of Pac-Man‘s 45th anniversary celebrations, Atari is planning to cheekily hijack the Amiga’sRead More →
Serious news now. If you’re planning to get an A500 Mini – the Amiga styled mini-console that runs pretty much any Amiga game without the original hardware – now is the time to act. Informing the device’s community on Facebook, Retro Games Ltd states: If you’re still in the marketRead More →
UK-based innovators Heber, a company with a rich 30-year history in electronic controls and a deep connection to the gaming world, have announced that the Multisystem², their brand-new, all-in-one FPGA-based retro gaming console, is coming soon. For those craving the most authentic retro gaming experience without the hassle of originalRead More →
The 8BitDo Ultimate 2C Bluetooth Controller is also coming for Nintendo Switch… Game Outlet Europe, in collaboration with Embracer Freemode, has announced the European release of two new 8BitDo controllers: the Ultimate 2C Bluetooth Controller for Nintendo Switch and the Ultimate Mobile Gaming Controller for Android. While both aim toRead More →
