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                            <title><![CDATA[ Latest from GamesRadar+ AU in Retro ]]></title>
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ This wireless Sega Dreamcast controller whips, but my fighting games think I got the wrong version ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ The Retro Fighters D6 Sega Dreamcast controller is going for less at Amazon ahead of Memorial Day, and it caters more to fighting games than the StrikerDC. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Sat, 23 May 2026 15:00:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Retro]]></category>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ phil.hayton@futurenet.com (Phil Hayton) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Phil Hayton ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                                                                <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/4P26nD2wXxg7j8frmB9AGW-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    <media:description><![CDATA[Retro Fighters StrikerDC being used with Sony Trinitron CRT TV and Sega Dreamcast to play Street Fighter Third Striker with Remi punching Chun-Li from above.]]></media:description>                                                            <media:text><![CDATA[Retro Fighters StrikerDC being used with Sony Trinitron CRT TV and Sega Dreamcast to play Street Fighter Third Striker with Remi punching Chun-Li from above.]]></media:text>
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ The Analogue 3D finally has save states, just in time for my Star Fox 64 playthrough on the 4K N64 ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ The Analogue 3D finally has save states, as the 4K N64's long-awaited "Memories" feature has landed as part of update version 1.3.0. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 16:45:48 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Retro]]></category>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ phil.hayton@futurenet.com (Phil Hayton) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Phil Hayton ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                                                                <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/S2qmzYLSVzyFFxVaCmnZKD-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Atari's next retro console remake could be the bigger version of the 8-bit microcomputer I use ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Atari has filed a fresh trademark for its 800XL microcomputer, and it could suggest a remake of the 8-bit retro system is in the works. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 12:04:03 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Retro]]></category>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ phil.hayton@futurenet.com (Phil Hayton) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Phil Hayton ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                                                                <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/nUX5mgwTimunewFUqfgXY5-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Picking up The Spectrum White Edition is a no brainer if you love retro gaming lore and want speedy access to '80s microcomputer classics ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ The Spectrum White Edition ditches the microcomputer's black getup for one with a backstory, but it still provides the same great modern ZX Spectrum experience. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 10:35:39 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Fri, 22 May 2026 11:38:14 +0000</updated>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ phil.hayton@futurenet.com (Phil Hayton) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Phil Hayton ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                                                                <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/vGyVSpec79PvbyGNsr7omb-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ No, that "Lenovo" retro handheld seemingly filled with illegal ROMs at Aliexpress isn't fake ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ The Lenovo G02 retro handheld that comes with ROMs pre-loaded isn't actually fake, and it highlights the wild west that is the Chinese console market. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 16:33:38 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Retro]]></category>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ phil.hayton@futurenet.com (Phil Hayton) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Phil Hayton ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                                                                <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/p4mhqx9Q5akuJm3u6zACAB-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ I figured my Sega Mega Drive was safe from the internet, but the MegaWifi aims to take the console online ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ The MegaWiFi is an add-on for the original Sega Genesis / Mega Drive that intends to connect the retro console to the internet for multiplayer and more. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 12:28:50 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Retro]]></category>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ phil.hayton@futurenet.com (Phil Hayton) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Phil Hayton ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                                                                <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/dT7PbWZWpsjQP2H3LSTpj5-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Sega's cancelled Neptune console is finally a thing thanks to FPGA, and it's now running 32X games ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ The GF1 Neptune is a remake of Sega's cancelled all-in-one retro console that uses FPGA to run Genesis, Master System, and 32X cartridges, and it's now near completion. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 14:13:13 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Retro]]></category>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ phil.hayton@futurenet.com (Phil Hayton) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Phil Hayton ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                                                                <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/8A8rEfPR5EkPjws653BGeg-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ The Retro Fighters Hunter is a fierce wireless OG Xbox controller, but I'm torn on whether its too much like Microsoft's modern gamepad ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ The Retro Fighters Hunter is a wireless OG Xbox controller that pairs modern Microsoft gamepad elements with sixth-gen retro console functionality. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 16:32:40 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Retro]]></category>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ phil.hayton@futurenet.com (Phil Hayton) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Phil Hayton ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                                                                <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/gziNruufXtA5HvD8FzAUmm-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ The newest Analogue 3D update fuels my dorky desire for accurate library cartridge colors ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Analogue 3D update 1.2.6 lets you change your N64 library cartridge icon colors that can be used to match the original carts or simply dress up your collection. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 11:29:25 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Retro]]></category>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ phil.hayton@futurenet.com (Phil Hayton) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Phil Hayton ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                                                                <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/4usnB5iAN8ypdgcQ2zR6Um-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Modder designs an ultra premium PSP shell from the ground up that puts my handheld plans to shame ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ A savvy gadget modder has recreated the PSP using brass and acrylic that houses the original handheld components and a custom USB-C port. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2026 10:52:45 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Retro]]></category>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ phil.hayton@futurenet.com (Phil Hayton) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Phil Hayton ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                                                                <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/UcssTc3EQ2zf4frTQrHHbH-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Out of respect for Slippy Toad, I need you to play the OG Star Fox 64 on an actual N64  ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Star Fox might be making its way to Switch 2, but I'd still make sure to play the original Star Fox 64 on an original N64. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2026 21:56:32 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Fri, 08 May 2026 21:57:22 +0000</updated>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ phil.hayton@futurenet.com (Phil Hayton) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Phil Hayton ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                                                                <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/k2ggWFqZa7CJz6uJsWDFte-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Star Fox on Switch 2 calls for a new N64 controller, and I've got the perfect gamepad for the job ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Nintendo says you can play Star Fox for Switch 2 using an N64 controller, but I've got the perfect modern pad in mind that'll pair nicely with the remake. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2026 16:36:13 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Fri, 08 May 2026 11:04:16 +0000</updated>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ phil.hayton@futurenet.com (Phil Hayton) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Phil Hayton ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                                                                <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/2pbUk5T3fHz7EdMvJetLSW-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Amiga 1200 remake is delayed until December, and chip shortages are partly to blame ]]></title>
                                                                                                                                                                                                <link>https://www.gamesradar.com/hardware/retro/amiga-1200-remake-is-delayed-until-december-and-chip-shortages-are-partly-to-blame/</link>
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                            <![CDATA[ Retro Games Ltd has delayed its full-size THEA1200 remake of the Commodore Amiga to December, citing chip shortage setbacks that have impacted OS development. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2026 13:56:47 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Retro]]></category>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ phil.hayton@futurenet.com (Phil Hayton) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Phil Hayton ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                                                                <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/Z4qS4WK9VV5s7xG4hLkV83-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ I played Marathon and its 1994 predecessor to see how Bungie has evolved over the years ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Opinion | What's changed (and what hasn't) with the legendary FPS developer? ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2026 16:10:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[FPS Games]]></category>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Timmy Lee ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                                                                <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/FMNeLTzoyHNztKpN8q4djP-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ The Gulikit Elves 2 Pro could stand in for most of my retro controllers, albeit with a little help from Bluetooth wireless receivers ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ The Gulikit Elves 2 Pro is a fantastic retro controller that will work with most of your console collection, but you'll need a bunch of Bluetooth receivers. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2026 15:34:47 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Wed, 06 May 2026 15:34:56 +0000</updated>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ phil.hayton@futurenet.com (Phil Hayton) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Phil Hayton ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                                                                <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/c6bK2fR6HefnbdS5WSnhRk-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Modders have turned the GameCube into a keychain console using Wii parts that's smaller than Ninty's ridiculously small discs ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Modders have transformed the Wii into an incredibly small GameCube console, small enough to carry on your keys. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2026 11:18:12 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Tue, 05 May 2026 11:18:38 +0000</updated>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ phil.hayton@futurenet.com (Phil Hayton) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Phil Hayton ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                                                                <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/EjPgWX3iN4kVrPYSyrUg2e-1280-80.jpg">
                                                            <media:credit><![CDATA[Macho Nacho Productions]]></media:credit>
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Lego Sega Genesis console costs just $40, and has more pieces for less money than the Lego Game Boy ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Reigniting the console wars ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2026 10:41:10 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Tue, 05 May 2026 13:55:06 +0000</updated>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ benjamin.abbott@futurenet.com (Benjamin Abbott) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Benjamin Abbott ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                                                                <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/Y8JXdGUNN9wqoG53Dh2jgN-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Booyah! The Anbernic RG Rotate is hitting the $100 sweet spot I was hoping for, and its specs aren't half bad either ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Anbernic has revealed that its MP3 player-inspired RG Rotate retro handheld will start at $87.99, and even the premium metal portable is just over $100. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2026 11:35:18 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Retro]]></category>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ phil.hayton@futurenet.com (Phil Hayton) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Phil Hayton ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                                                                <media:content type="image/png" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/FFN5gEwGDNa8GbU7Do7FxW-1280-80.png">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ The C64 and ZX Spectrum are back as 3DS-style handhelds ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ The creators of the Evercade are teaming up with Retro Games Ltd to make handheld versions of THE64 and THESPECTRUM with 3DS-inspired clamshell designs. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 11:46:29 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 11:50:50 +0000</updated>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ phil.hayton@futurenet.com (Phil Hayton) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Phil Hayton ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                                                                <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/NXbNGJAmQQpynQy7wt4xVB-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ The Steam Controller is all the rage, but I've been distracted by a modern Dreamcast controller that's more like Valve's original pad ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Valve's Steam Controller is sparking discourse, but after testing the Retro Fighters StrikerDC Dreamcast controller, I've got newfound respect for the pad. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 09:54:32 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Retro]]></category>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ phil.hayton@futurenet.com (Phil Hayton) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Phil Hayton ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                                                                <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/LdKf5VT6jVtZ9n8kTaH69R-1280-80.jpg">
                                                            <media:credit><![CDATA[Phil Hayton]]></media:credit>
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ The Lego Game Boy isn't an exact copy of Ninty's retro handheld, and that's why I love it ]]></title>
                                                                                                                                                                                                <link>https://www.gamesradar.com/toys-collectibles/lego-nintendo-game-boy-review/</link>
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                            <![CDATA[ The Lego Nintendo Game Boy is an incredibly detailed homage to Ninty's iconic retro handheld, complete with functioning buttons and additional cartridge builds. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2026 16:49:35 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Wed, 29 Apr 2026 16:50:49 +0000</updated>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ phil.hayton@futurenet.com (Phil Hayton) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Phil Hayton ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                                                                <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/4n3v9QgVLg2SHtteJQMER8-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ After 27 years, the Retro Fighters StrikerDC has finally armed my trusty old Sega Dreamcast with the comfortable, wireless controller it deserves ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ The Retro Fighters StrikerDC is an excellent wireless Sega Dreamcast controller that provides a clever cradle solution for VMU integration. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2026 16:25:33 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Retro]]></category>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ phil.hayton@futurenet.com (Phil Hayton) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Phil Hayton ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                                                                <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/oMXX4pyFT4vorjQ5CYwsWM-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Upscalers, 8BitDo controllers, and Atari handhelds - Woot's latest sale is actually looking pretty decent for retro gamers ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Woot's latest gaming sale hits retro accessories hard with record-low prices on some of our favorite upscalers, consoles, and controllers and an additional 20% off. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2026 16:03:04 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Tue, 28 Apr 2026 16:12:33 +0000</updated>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Tabitha Baker ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                                                                <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/vwT8XhWEUgAYhxAyrXuGoY-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Turns out the OG Xbox has a hidden USB port, and it will help add wireless controllers, Wi-Fi, and more to the retro console   ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ The creator of the OG Xbox mod Project Stellar has uncovered a hidden USB port that will help arm Microsoft's 2000s system with Wi-Fi and wireless controllers. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2026 15:55:25 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Retro]]></category>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ phil.hayton@futurenet.com (Phil Hayton) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Phil Hayton ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                                                                <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/UJTeGjXbdCsoS2F87tREJW-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ The Commodore 64 Ultimate is getting a C64C sibling with an Amiga-style case that uses the original mold ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Commodore is releasing a new C64C Ultimate that uses the original microcomputer mold from 40 years ago to remake the '80s Amiga-inspired redesign with FPGA. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2026 09:56:33 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Retro]]></category>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ phil.hayton@futurenet.com (Phil Hayton) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Phil Hayton ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                                                                <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/UYoUjM2EhLEDFSXbeJftgV-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ The creator of Alone in the Dark is remaking a DOS game for Sega Genesis with its own paddle controllers, but it has less than a week to become a reality ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ POPCORN DUEL is a new Sega Genesis game by Alone in the Dark creator Frédérick Raynal with its own paddle controllers, and its Kickstarter has just days to go. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2026 10:43:11 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Retro]]></category>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ phil.hayton@futurenet.com (Phil Hayton) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Phil Hayton ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                                                                <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/Tvksa4NTkp2DUo9VRgD47a-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ FPGA dev claims the Neo Geo AES+ is "basically the MiSTer core" broken up into separate chips ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ An FPGA dev has accused the Neo Geo AES+ of a "bait and switch" following reports that the retro console's ASIC chips may use existing FPGA code. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2026 12:46:56 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Retro]]></category>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ phil.hayton@futurenet.com (Phil Hayton) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Phil Hayton ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                                                                <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/n8nvDupC2YCACk4U9y3AgA-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    <media:description><![CDATA[Neo Geo AES+ console in black sitting on fragmented surface made of black cubes.]]></media:description>                                                            <media:text><![CDATA[Neo Geo AES+ console in black sitting on fragmented surface made of black cubes.]]></media:text>
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Commodore is gearing up to block custom C64 Ultimate firmware, but it's exploring ways to balance "user freedom with user protection"  ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Commodore has addressed criticism surrounding decisions to lock down C64 Ultimate FPGA firmware, citing issues that could lead to "hardware returns." ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2026 15:39:34 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Mon, 20 Apr 2026 19:04:12 +0000</updated>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ phil.hayton@futurenet.com (Phil Hayton) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Phil Hayton ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                                                                <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/5yvrVffUvq9oHcFt8mhuK3-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    <media:description><![CDATA[Commodore 64 Ultimate with purple RGB lighting next to CRT PVM and portable monitor with blue Basic screen displayed.]]></media:description>                                                            <media:text><![CDATA[Commodore 64 Ultimate with purple RGB lighting next to CRT PVM and portable monitor with blue Basic screen displayed.]]></media:text>
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Gamesir's excellent Pocket Taco Game Boy controller is finally at Amazon, but the price is weird ]]></title>
                                                                                                                                                                                                <link>https://www.gamesradar.com/hardware/retro/gamesirs-excellent-pocket-taco-game-boy-controller-is-finally-at-amazon-but-the-price-is-weird/</link>
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                            <![CDATA[ You can now grab Gamesir's Pocket Taco mobile controller at Amazon, but the Game Boy-style retro gamepad's "full price" is a concern. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2026 14:38:28 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Wed, 22 Apr 2026 15:24:03 +0000</updated>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ phil.hayton@futurenet.com (Phil Hayton) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Phil Hayton ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                                                                <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/gWPQYfycwCAk5nN9dDKyhn-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ I’m punching myself for not buying an 8Bitdo M30 sooner, as it’s a near-perfect wireless Sega Mega Drive controller ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ The 8Bitdo M30 2.4GHz is the best wireless Mega Drive controller you can buy today, especially if you need a low-latency pad for Sega's retro console. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2026 16:16:40 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Thu, 16 Apr 2026 16:20:52 +0000</updated>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ phil.hayton@futurenet.com (Phil Hayton) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Phil Hayton ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                                                                <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/RvsEwYemaFfzXqzXRdZEYX-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    <media:description><![CDATA[Hand holding 8Bitdo M30 2.4GHz controller in front of desk with Japanese Sega Mega Drive connected to Sony Trinitron CRT TV with BLÅHAJ Ikea shark on top and Golden Axe title on screen.]]></media:description>                                                            <media:text><![CDATA[Hand holding 8Bitdo M30 2.4GHz controller in front of desk with Japanese Sega Mega Drive connected to Sony Trinitron CRT TV with BLÅHAJ Ikea shark on top and Golden Axe title on screen.]]></media:text>
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ The Neo Geo AES is back, but the retro console remake is effectively the real deal reborn with HDMI ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ The Neo Geo AES+ is a 1:1 remake of the '90s retro console that uses real arcade hardware instead of emulation or FPGA chips, all while adding HDMI output ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2026 15:00:06 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Retro]]></category>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ phil.hayton@futurenet.com (Phil Hayton) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Phil Hayton ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                                                                <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/K32dg3dN8JJmQQLjPmnohi-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ The Anbernic RG Rotate fuses my 2000s high school cellphone with GBA buttons to make what could be a magical MP3 player  ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ The Anbernic RG Rotate is a new retro handheld with a swivelling square screen that could double up as a modern Android MP3 player. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2026 11:29:05 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Retro]]></category>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ phil.hayton@futurenet.com (Phil Hayton) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Phil Hayton ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                                                                <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/FonoEiBLv7vva4gqVBoLki-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    <media:description><![CDATA[Hand with long nails holding Anbernic RG Rotate with USB cable coming out of top and cassette tape animation on screen.]]></media:description>                                                            <media:text><![CDATA[Hand with long nails holding Anbernic RG Rotate with USB cable coming out of top and cassette tape animation on screen.]]></media:text>
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ The latest Analogue 3D update adds "advanced HDR" that will make your OLED screen look even more like a CRT TV ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ The latest Analogue 3D Version 1.2.5 update adds new HDR features to the 4K N64 console that help it replicate the brightness of a CRT TV on OLED screens. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Mon, 13 Apr 2026 13:31:25 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Retro]]></category>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ phil.hayton@futurenet.com (Phil Hayton) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Phil Hayton ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                                                                <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/J6sCQvAQbeeh29UXfvmEH9-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ I've finally swapped out my beloved six-button Sega Mega Drive controller for the 8Bitdo M30, but it has a gruelling weekend of Sonic the Hedgehog 2 ahead of it  ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ I'm testing the 8Bitdo M30 to see whether it can steal the best Sega Genesis/Mega Drive controller crown, but it will have to survive multiple Sonic 2 playthroughs. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Sat, 11 Apr 2026 12:00:38 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Sat, 11 Apr 2026 12:00:54 +0000</updated>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ phil.hayton@futurenet.com (Phil Hayton) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Phil Hayton ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                                                                <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/5ykbDK55k94AasLfVUZ74H-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Turns out the Nintendo Wii can run Mac OS X, and I've now got cursed Apple iMac G3 ideas ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ A savvy modder has ported Mac OS X to the Nintendo Wii, transforming it into an unlikely retro Apple machine with an operating system from 2001. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2026 12:33:12 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Retro]]></category>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ phil.hayton@futurenet.com (Phil Hayton) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Phil Hayton ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                                                                <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/AJDFXV85Xh27W4ssFXvF56-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ I assumed the Atari Pocket Player Pro would be a modern version of my first ever crusty clone console, but it's actually a solid budget handheld ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ The Atari Pocket Player Pro actually makes for a great handheld for playing the console's greatest hits, even if it does remind me of my childhood crusty clone. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2026 10:58:16 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Retro]]></category>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ phil.hayton@futurenet.com (Phil Hayton) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Phil Hayton ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                                                                <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/n288kL2tXGmj8G8p8uxahV-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ I need every 8Bitdo N64 controller owner to know there's now classic colorful buttons for under $4 ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ You can now mod your 8Bitdo N64 controller with colorful buttons for under $4, and the retro controller maker has even shared a handy video tutorial. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Thu, 09 Apr 2026 16:29:36 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Thu, 09 Apr 2026 16:40:35 +0000</updated>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ phil.hayton@futurenet.com (Phil Hayton) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Phil Hayton ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                                                                <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/x5NYEarikYtCFvdVHipEPe-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Evercade Nexus pre-orders are live, but I'm sad to say the fancy N64 edition is long gone ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Here's where I'd pre-order the Evercade Nexus ahead of the retro handheld's October launch, including options at GameStop that include a slip case. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Thu, 09 Apr 2026 13:50:48 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Retro]]></category>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ phil.hayton@futurenet.com (Phil Hayton) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Phil Hayton ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                                                                <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/YZmg2LJF78VNeYzQiPuJqN-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Everything Evercade: All the latest cartridge releases and consoles for Blaze's modern retro platform ]]></title>
                                                                                                                                                                                                <link>https://www.gamesradar.com/hardware/retro/everything-evercade-all-the-latest-cartridge-releases-and-consoles-for-blazes-modern-retro-platform/</link>
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                            <![CDATA[ Here's everything there is to know about the Evercade, including the latest cartridge releases, retro consoles, handhelds, and how the platform works. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Wed, 08 Apr 2026 16:31:14 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Retro]]></category>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ phil.hayton@futurenet.com (Phil Hayton) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Phil Hayton ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                                                                <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/ZTtff2bmPkLKThe5k6fBMH-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ I can't decide if this custom Sonic 2 controller with spin dash force feedback is genius or Eggman-levels of ridiculous ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ An electronics enthusiast is making a controller for Sonic 2 with real-time force feedback that syncs with the blue blur's speed dash, and it even has a screen. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Wed, 08 Apr 2026 10:34:17 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Wed, 08 Apr 2026 13:49:24 +0000</updated>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ phil.hayton@futurenet.com (Phil Hayton) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Phil Hayton ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                                                                <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/CNfHZFyTsinwTfS3Zxj73H-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Naturally, the Artemis II launch was shot on a Nintendo 3DS, and you know what? It has all the charm of the '60s missions ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Footage of the Artemis II launch shot using a 3DS has surfaced online, and you can even view it in stereoscopic 3D if you've still got the retro handheld. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Tue, 07 Apr 2026 15:26:54 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Tue, 07 Apr 2026 15:34:39 +0000</updated>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ phil.hayton@futurenet.com (Phil Hayton) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Phil Hayton ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                                                                <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/MuJ5qoNkWAaqTAPWiU97pJ-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ I reckon revisiting Sega's weirdest egg-rolling GameCube romp is the perfect way to spend Easter, especially if you've still got the 2000s retro console ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ I'm planning to revisit Billy Hatcher and the Giant Egg over Easter, and there are ways to experience Sega's weird GameCube platformer on consoles old and new. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Fri, 03 Apr 2026 13:00:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Retro]]></category>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ phil.hayton@futurenet.com (Phil Hayton) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Phil Hayton ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                                                                <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/9RTFFG5zkFABV6YnT3Ax6W-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ No, this thumb-sized NES controller isn't an April Fools gag, and I'm staggered by how accurate it feels ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ The IINE Gamebrick Mini is a tiny NES Bluetooth controller that is roughtly the same size as a Game Boy Advance cartridge, but it's surprisingly usable. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Wed, 01 Apr 2026 16:26:23 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Retro]]></category>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ phil.hayton@futurenet.com (Phil Hayton) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Phil Hayton ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                                                                <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/2qzyb8G3PbeyCTRffWLTWc-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Turns out you can make a PS1 mini that's better than the original out of two consoles ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ A modder has fused two original PlayStation consoles together to create a superior hybrid PS1 mini with HDMI output and microSD card support. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Wed, 01 Apr 2026 10:56:39 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Wed, 01 Apr 2026 10:56:53 +0000</updated>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ phil.hayton@futurenet.com (Phil Hayton) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Phil Hayton ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                                                                <media:content type="image/png" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/iTmgx6oXQNoEPDegTD4gBK-1280-80.png">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ The Evercade Nexus is a brand new cartridge-based retro handheld with a newfound focus on 3D games ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Blaze just unveiled the Evercade Nexus, a new retro handheld that's armed with thumbsticks, local wireless multiplayer, and two Banjo-Kazooie games in the box. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Tue, 31 Mar 2026 15:00:14 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Wed, 01 Apr 2026 10:23:27 +0000</updated>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ phil.hayton@futurenet.com (Phil Hayton) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Phil Hayton ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                                                                <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/iPdxxW7sUKrMfNZqDCti6S-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ The Retro-Bit Sega Saturn Pro controller is a serviceable six-button gamepad for the OG console, but I wish it looked like the 3D Control Pad ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ The Retro-Bit Sega Saturn Pro controller review makes for a nice way to play the '90s console wirelessly, but it could have been a proper 3D Control Pad remake. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Mon, 30 Mar 2026 14:51:46 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Mon, 30 Mar 2026 14:52:49 +0000</updated>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ phil.hayton@futurenet.com (Phil Hayton) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Phil Hayton ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                                                                <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/jRpzTVSnUc6rkEfjUieSXo-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ The 3DFX Voodoo add-in card that revolutionised 3D PC gaming is getting an FPGA remake, and with the way things are going, I'd choose it over a next-gen Nvidia GPU ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ A 3DFX Voodoo FPGA core is in development, but we'll need something more advanced than a MiSTer to run PC games with '90s 3D acceleration. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Thu, 26 Mar 2026 16:30:43 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Retro]]></category>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ phil.hayton@futurenet.com (Phil Hayton) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Phil Hayton ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                                                                <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/cEr98dVtFskR75wFDP6GFB-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    <media:description><![CDATA[Simulation of Valley of Ra gameplay on 3DFX Voodoo FPGA core.]]></media:description>                                                            <media:text><![CDATA[Simulation of Valley of Ra gameplay on 3DFX Voodoo FPGA core.]]></media:text>
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ The gray 8Bitdo N64 controller is a thing of beauty, but if you don't share my dorky passion for retro colors, you'll want to grab the cheaper white version ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ 8Bitdo's white N64 Bluetooth controller is under $34 right now, and while I prefer the colorful gray version, the original colorway is a chunk cheaper. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Thu, 26 Mar 2026 13:31:46 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Retro]]></category>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ phil.hayton@futurenet.com (Phil Hayton) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Phil Hayton ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                                                                <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/hrDG37DuTBBHRFoRfJLeng-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ I could swap out every retro controller I own with this Sega Saturn-inspired Bluetooth gamepad, and it happens to be under $35 right now ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ The Gulikit Elves 2 Pro is one of my go-to retro controllers for a chunk of my collection, and it just dropped to under $35 at Amazon. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Wed, 25 Mar 2026 17:22:22 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Mon, 30 Mar 2026 15:10:04 +0000</updated>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ phil.hayton@futurenet.com (Phil Hayton) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Phil Hayton ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                                                                <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/5pN3aAkAbVmLnmxHVmq3EM-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Blaze is teasing a new Evercade Nexus console, and the retro gaming glutton in me is hoping it'll be a PS2 era powerhouse ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ A teaser for the Evercade Nexus suggests Blaze's next cartirdge based retro console is inbound, and I'm holding out for a next-gen system that runs PS2 games. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Wed, 25 Mar 2026 15:16:19 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Retro]]></category>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ phil.hayton@futurenet.com (Phil Hayton) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Phil Hayton ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                                                                <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/GEFdmt6yjfABV4dJsLH8AA-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    <media:description><![CDATA[Evercade EXP-R handheld sitting on top of a pink PS2 Slim.]]></media:description>                                                            <media:text><![CDATA[Evercade EXP-R handheld sitting on top of a pink PS2 Slim.]]></media:text>
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