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The C64 Mini

THEC64 mini – Black Edition

The new C64 mini Black Edition: A celebration of homebrew or a quick cash-in?

2025-10-24
By: Christian Cawley
On: October 24, 2025
In: Retro games news

I’ve got the original C64 mini, and frankly, it’s a brilliant little piece of kit. It’s exactly the right size for a bit of nostalgia and the included joystick—while perhaps not perfect—does the job. So, when news landed that Retro Games Ltd. (RGL) and PLAION REPLAI were dropping THEC64 miniRead More →

THE C64 mini Black Edition

THEC64 mini Black Edition is the console no one was expecting [UPDATED]

2025-10-07
By: Christian Cawley
On: October 7, 2025
In: Retro Consoles

Expecting a full-sized Amiga replica? Forget that, the THEC64 mini Black Edition is here, like you haven’t been begging for it (you haven’t). UPDATE: New promo images have been released, see end of article for slideshow. PLAION and Retro Games Ltd have announced THEC64 mini Black Edition. Featuring 25 preinstalledRead More →

The Best Retro Gaming Devices in Alternative UK Console Top Ten Lists

2022-04-21
By: Christian Cawley
On: April 21, 2022
In: Retro games news, Retro gaming best and worst lists

Want to start retro gaming but don’t know what the best retro gaming system is? GfK has compiled a list of the most popular UK alternative consoles, and provided data on the fastest selling micro, retro, and TV console systems. The data compiled relies on figures from traditional retailers (e.g.Read More →

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