Just hours after launch, Nintendo’s retro revival of the Game & Watch brand has been hacked!
Boasting a full-colour version of Super Mario Bros., the new Game & Watch looks just like the retro LCD handhelds. There’s a D-Pad, A and B buttons, and the usual menu/start/select options. While it may not fold in half, it’s compact enough to carry anywhere. It’s rechargeable, via a USB-C port.
Launching on November 13th 2020, this exciting little console – retailing for around £50 – has already been hacked. Twitter user @ghidraninja recorded a device teardown, and discovered that the ROM encryption could be bypassed. To add to the excitement, the device shipped a day before release! Copying at this stage isn’t recommended without the right tools.Â
Want to learn more? Expand the thread below to see how the Nintendo Game & Watch Super Mario Bros. edition was hacked.
https://twitter.com/ghidraninja/status/1326855097083686917
It shouldn’t be long before the affordable new retro handheld device is playing Doom and other games…
(Via Lilliputing)
Affiliate Disclosure: Some of the links in this post may be affiliate links, which means I may earn a small commission if you make a purchase through those links. This comes at no extra cost to you. Thank you for your support!
Christian Cawley is a writer and editor who covers consumer electronics, IT, and entertainment media. He has written for publications such as Computer Weekly, Linux Format, MakeUseOf.com, and Tech Radar.
He also produces podcasts, has a cigar box guitar, and of course, loves retro gaming.
We collect the most important retro gaming news and articles and send them to you weekly, absolutely free.
