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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.

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

The MagicX Zero 40 is one of the weirdest retro handhelds I’ve tested, but it solves my Nintendo DS dilemma
By Phil Hayton published
Review The MagicX Zero 40 is a solid handheld for Nintendo DS emulation, and its vertical screen means it's great for arcade shooters too.

I hope you're hungry for 3DS handhelds, as two new dedicated emulation devices are on the way with dual screens
By Phil Hayton published
News Ayn and MagicX both have handhelds in the works that'll cater to 3DS emulation with dual screens, and the latter could be a more affordable dedicated device.

After 42 years, someone has finally worked out a way to make a mini version of my favorite '80s console, and it involves an AMOLED screen
By Phil Hayton published
News A Vectrex Mini is in the works that boasts an AMOLED display, HDMI output, and 12 built-in games, and it's currently playable at Gamescom 2025.

"We feel it too" - Analogue's FPGA N64 just got delayed for a third time, but I'd argue it's still worth the wait
By Phil Hayton published
News The Analogue 3D is now scheduled to ship in Q4 2025, as the N64 FPGA console has been delayed for a third time to resolve "uncommon issues."

A full-size Amiga 1200 remake is hiding out at Gamescom, and it could solve my retro microcomputer woes
By Phil Hayton published
News Retro Games Ltd just announced its full-size Amiga 1200 remake at Gamescom, and the A1200 could be an affordable way to authentically revisit the microcomputer.

Five years later, I can't believe Nintendo's Game & Watch tribute handhelds are available to buy new, and I still use one to spontaneously play Link's Awakening
By Phil Hayton published
News You can still buy both the Game & Watch Mario and Zelda retro handhelds new, and the latter makes for a fantastic way to play one of my favorite Game Boy games.
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