The retro hardware scene isn’t short on handheld emulators, clone systems, or FPGA recreations — but the GameTank, now gearing up for launch on Crowd Supply, is something genuinely different. It’s a clean-sheet 8-bit games console, built around real 6502-family CPUs and designed for new games, not nostalgia-driven ROM libraries.Read More →
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 →
Dust off those vector dreams, folks — the Vectrex Mini is about to hit Kickstarter today at 3pm UK time (15:00 GMT). Yes, the iconic all-in-one console with its glowing wireframe visuals and buzzing hum is back, smaller than ever and ready to test just how deep your retro loveRead More →
The Kickstarter campaign for Vice: Magic City Mayhem is nearing its final hours, but the game is already guaranteed to happen, having smashed its funding goal. And honestly, it’s not hard to see why. This upcoming top-down 8-bit action/adventure game is pitching itself as the ultimate nostalgia trip: a bizarre,Read More →
The barrier to entry for modern gaming is getting ridiculous. Whether you look at console hardware or the ever-inflating cost of a gaming PC, players are increasingly locked into expensive ecosystems and mandatory subscriptions. Enter the QuarterCade. Launched today on Kickstarter, this project from indie development studio LB’n’Mie and developer/artistRead More →
The news we’ve been waiting for has finally arrived. Following the initial announcement that the iconic vector display console would return in miniature form, Vectrex has dropped the essential details regarding its upcoming Kickstarter campaign—and they come with a time-sensitive deadline and a price tag that positions the device asRead More →
One of the most exciting retro highlights at PLAY Expo Blackpool 2025 wasn’t a game, but a book — the new remastered edition of Andrew Hewson’s classic programming guide, 20 Best Programs for the ZX Spectrum. Although I didn’t get the chance to speak to Andrew himself this time (heRead More →
This is absolutely brilliant news for anyone who loves the distinct challenge and aesthetic of classic handheld gaming. TigerChainsaw Studios has announced that the Kickstarter campaign for Maiden of the Dark—a brand new action-platformer designed for the original Game Boy—is launching soon! This project is a must-watch for retro fans,Read More →
