Skip to content
Vectrex Mini Kickstarter details
The Vectrex is back, smaller than ever: Kickstarter details
Some B-roll from the Pi DOS PC project
Earthion intro screen
Earthion could be the best SEGA Mega Drive shooter ever
Game Boy Advance on Nintendo Switch Online
Game Boy Advance gets button mapping on Switch
Destroy mechanoids! N64 game Forsaken 64 now on Nintendo Switch Online
Superhuman arcade sports! Mach Breakers joins Arcade Archives
Raspberry Pi 5 in case
Raspberry Pi 5 mini PC sneak peek
Vectrex Mini limited edition white
Vectrex confirms upcoming Kickstarter and limited edition mini console
Pac-Man World 2
Pac-Man World 2 Re-PAC upgrades graphics and playability
New C64 Ultimate Commodore 64 motherbaord
Commodore shares new C64 Ultimate progress
Gaming Retro
Retro gaming news, mini consoles, and merchandise
Primary Navigation Menu
Menu
  • Home
  • News
  • Reviews
  • Podcast
  • Merchandise
  • Features
  • Guides
  • Newsletter

BASIC

Basic logo (from Usbourne books' programming series.

BASIC is 60 years old: 5 classic games to try

2025-01-10
By: Christian Cawley
On: January 10, 2025
In: Retro gaming lists

BASIC was first released in 1964, making the programming language an incredible 60 years old. For me, that is pretty mind-blowing, as it means BASIC was already 20 years old before I tried my first type-in program. To celebrate BASIC’s anniversary, here’s a look at the language’s origins, along withRead More →

Custom Commodore 64 Smartwatch That Lets You Code on Your Wrist

2021-06-09
By: Christian Cawley
On: June 9, 2021
In: Retro games news

You’ve probably never considered having a Commodore 64 smartwatch until now.Read More →

Site information

  • Contact the Gaming Retro Team
  • Cookie Policy (UK)
  • Everything you need to know about Gaming Retro
  • Get weekly retro gaming news in your inbox
  • Join the GamingRetro team
  • Privacy Policy

© Gaming Retro UK, 2025

Game Boy Advance and Game Boy Color refurbs
Get more retro gaming news!Get retro news delivered to your inbox.

Join to receive the latest retro gaming news, reviews, and features in your inbox every weekend!

Name
Enter your email address

No thanks, I’m not interested!