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. UPDATE 15/1/26: The GameTank crowdfunder is now live on CrowdSupply. It’s a clean-sheet 8-bit games console, built around real 6502-familyRead More →
A clever new Kickstarter project called ArcadeBoy is live, promising to transform an original Nintendo Game Boy (DMG-01) into a fully playable tabletop arcade cabinet without soldering or permanent mods. Instead of emulation, the actual Game Boy hardware drives the system, with a custom board capturing its video and controlRead More →
Ayaneo’s vertical-format handheld, the Ayaneo Pocket Vert, is now live on Indiegogo and open for purchase. The concept is simple: take the existing Pocket form factor that’s been popular with retro gamers, flip it into a portrait-oriented layout, and tailor it specifically for classic games designed around vertical screens —Read 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 Game Zine is shaking things up for 2026, with a new quarterly format launching via Kickstarter — and the first issue is already live and looking for backers. Published by Pixels and Polygons, the newly titled Retro Game Zine Quarterly 2026 Q1 marks a shift away from the previousRead More →
I’ll be honest: back in the 90s, Phantom Gear probably wouldn’t have been my thing. I was distracted by bigger, flashier games — the kind that took over magazine covers. So, Phantom Gear wouldn’t have interested me. Of course, times change. Mega Cat Studios’ successful Kickstarter for Phantom Gear mayRead 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 →
