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Summer isn't over yet, but I've already picked out three retro handhelds I'll be cozying up with this Autumn
By Phil Hayton published
News Autumn is nearly upon us, so I've picked out three retro handhelds that will help you cozy up with classic capers once summer comes to an end.

After nine years searching for the perfect N64 joystick replacement, I've finally found a controller mod worth doing
By Phil Hayton published
News The N64 controller is one of the worst offenders for stick drift, so I upgraded the retro console's gamepad with a hall-effect joystick.

The BBC is once again trying to outrage retro nerds, so I'd advise checking in on the Apple and Windows fans in your life
By Phil Hayton published
News The BBC has once again committed a retro tech sin live on TV by celebrating the 30th anniversary of Windows 95 using a Macintosh SE computer for 1987.

The Asus ROG Falcata seems absurdly expensive, but it does solve one of my only issues with Hall effect switches
By Tabitha Baker published
News Asus has launched its Hall effect Falcata keyboard in the US today, and while its MSRP is certainly steep it could be the best of its kind so far.

I've been playing Kirby games for 30 years, but you won't catch me with Kirby and the Forgotten Land on Switch 2
By Rosalie Newcombe published
News Kirby and the Forgotten Land and the Star-Crossed World DLC have landed on Switch 2, but I'll be sticking with the original version so save cash for my upcoming cute, pink adventures.

Retro Gamer magazine celebrates the history of Shinobi
By Retro Gamer Team published
News A legend returns

This new WD Blue SSD is designed with creators in mind, but its $56.99 price is calling my name
By Rosalie Newcombe published
News SanDisk has unveiled the WD Blue SN5100 NVMe SSD, a new generation WD Blue drive designed to provide blistering speeds to content creators and gamers alike.

Intel says "this is fine" to fallen stock prices, tells gamers they can get Battlefield 6 bundled with its hardware for no extra cost
By Duncan Robertson published
News Amidst falling stock prices and a controversial deal with the US government, Intel has told gamers that they can get Battlefield 6 bundled with its hardware.

Lexar's 1TB Switch 2 SD Card is back in stock just in time for Labor Day
By Rosalie Newcombe published
News Lexar's 1TB microSD Express Card for the Switch 2 has phased in and out of stock since launch, but it's finally back in time for all your Labour Day gaming needs.

"Built to game with Xbox" - Microsoft says these handhelds will get the same features as the ROG Xbox Ally, but I've got beef with its picks
By Phil Hayton published
News Microsoft says the MSI Claw 8 AI+ and Lenovo Legion Go are "built to game with Xbox," just like the Xbox Ally, but it's seemingly ignoring Asus' OG handheld.
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