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After 30 years as a Zelda fanatic, I can't believe I've found a new way to revisit the series on N64
By Phil Hayton published
News The Summercart64 is a gadget for the Nintendo 64 that I've been using to play N64 Zelda ROM hacks, and it's a must-have for the retro console.

I regret to inform you that Analogue's N64 console is delayed yet again, but don't cry into your copy of Goldeneye just yet
By Phil Hayton published
News The Analogue 3D has been delayed until August 2025 following sudden US tariff changes, but the N64 console maker says "we’re absorbing the costs."

The BBC committed a retro console cardinal sin live on TV, but I actually forgive them
By Phil Hayton published
News BBC Breakfast shoved an SNES cart into an NES during a retro console chat with Prof. Nick Poole OBE, but the blunder highlights just how far system compatibility has come.

After a weekend fixing a crusty Game Boy clone, I'm hyped that the Modretro Chromatic is permanently back in stock
By Phil Hayton published
News The Modretro Chomatic is now back in stock "permanently", and that should mean the handheld and new release cartridges for the system will remain on shelves.

I'd catch these Prime Day retro handheld offers before midnight tonight to avoid any regrets
By Phil Hayton published
Deals Here are three retro handheld deals I'd check out before Prime Day ends, including an homage to the Game Boy Advance SP and a cartridge-based console.

The number of retro handhelds out there is frankly terrifying, but here are three I'd hit first over Prime Day
By Phil Hayton last updated
Deals Here are three Prime Day Retro handheld deals that will help you pick the perfect portable pal for emulating classic games.

This "boring" Prime Day purchase is what I'd call an essential buy for Game Boy fans and retro handheld lovers
By Phil Hayton published
Deals If you've got an old Game Boy or retro handheld that uses AA cells, picking up a rechargeable battery pack during Prime Day could prove invaluable.

I can't believe a Nintendo Wii accessory is one of Amazon's top Prime Day products in 2025
By Phil Hayton published
Deals The PORTHOLIC Wii to HDMI Converter is one of Amazon's top-selling gadgets this Prime Day, and while that sounds wild, it will help you hook up Ninty's console.

Prime Day doesn't always provide retro console riches, but here are three gadgets I'd actually grab
By Phil Hayton published
Deals Here are three retro gaming goodies I'd grab ahead of Prime Day 2025, including plug-and-play consoles, handhelds, and controllers.

The Super Pocket is still keeping the heart of physical gaming alive, and the latest retro handheld flavors are distracting me from the Switch 2
By Phil Hayton published
News The new Super Pocket Data East and Neo Geo Edition handhelds come with a new range of built-in games, but still boast physical cartridge support.
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