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                    <title><![CDATA[ Latest from GamesRadar+ in Retro ]]></title>
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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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                                                                                                <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">
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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>
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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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                                                            <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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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Gamesir's excellent Pocket Taco Game Boy controller is finally at Amazon, but the price is weird ]]></title>
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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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                                                                                                <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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                                                            <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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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    <media:description><![CDATA[Atari Pocket Player Pro handheld on woodgrain desk with game menu on screen and &quot;Fast Eddie&quot; selected.]]></media:description>                                                            <media:text><![CDATA[Atari Pocket Player Pro handheld on woodgrain desk with game menu on screen and &quot;Fast Eddie&quot; selected.]]></media:text>
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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>
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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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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ The Game Boy Advance turned 25 this weekend, these are the retro handhelds that help it shine in 2026 ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ I'm rounding up the top retro handhelds for Game Boy Advance in celebration of the system's 25th birthday. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Mon, 23 Mar 2026 17:08:40 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Tue, 24 Mar 2026 16:15:43 +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/v87r5HhntJ7pd888FQe9mC-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ 8Bitdo has finally revealed the N64 Retro Receiver I've been asking for, but it's trolling me with its new 2.4GHz OG console gamepad ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ 8Bitdo just launched a new 2.4GHz N64 controller and a Retro Receiver that will let you connect Bluetooth gamepads to the original console. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Thu, 19 Mar 2026 10:48:23 +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/MNM9NUwidWNhYURtiFUf7J-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ 8Bitdo's gray N64 controller pays a perfect tribute to Ninty's colorful '90s gamepad, but I really wish it came with a dongle ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ After finally getting my hands on the new gray 8Bitdo N64 controller, I can confirm that it feels like a true successor to the retro console's OG gamepad. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Wed, 18 Mar 2026 17:21:58 +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/PMGPuuyAhdtfZYraRQkcgn-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Weeks after the Steam Deck disappeared, Retroid discontinues Pocket G2 "due to ongoing fluctuations in memory pricing" ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Retroid has temporarily discontinued its popular Pocket G2 retro handheld, while also boosting the price of its vertical Classic device. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Tue, 17 Mar 2026 12:19:24 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Retro]]></category>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Tabitha Baker ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/CazE9rDALwQ3DF8K8HbEtU-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ My new favorite retro controller for Game Boy games launches today, but Amazon might show you Mexican taco kits ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ The GameSir Pocket Taco officially lands today, but if you look up the retro controller at Amazon, you'll be greeted by meal kits instead of Game Boy gamepads. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Sun, 15 Mar 2026 14:00:00 +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/kbVXZHbZHmFSET7SsbhpPn-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Nine years later, the Hyperkin Retron HD is nowhere near as crummy as I remember, and it's a solid starting point for playing physical NES carts on any screen ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ The Hyperkin Retron HD isn't a perfect NES clone, but it's actually a decent alternative to the real retro console with HDMI for under $40. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Thu, 12 Mar 2026 16:44:12 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Thu, 12 Mar 2026 16:58:33 +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/WgHxMTCaSsrZmAbYHJ7nfB-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ I feel like I can't escape Xbox drama, as even new retro handheld emulators are causing a stir over app charges ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Xbox emulation has arrived on Android handhelds thanks to a new Xemu port, but the developer has caused a stir by charging $8 for the app on the Play Store. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Wed, 11 Mar 2026 13:38:04 +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/YEbkHp6Fja3QKvZpBKW7ae-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ You can now use an OG Virtual Boy controller wirelessly with the Switch, and I'm hoping it inspires Nintendo to create its own new pad ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Modder RetroOnxy has cooked up a Virtual Boy wireless controller mod that will let you use the original pad with your Switch and a bunch of other devices. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Tue, 10 Mar 2026 16:16:48 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Tue, 10 Mar 2026 16:26:53 +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/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/ok9bZjmAMZEoe5NzRmzsLL-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ I respect the Virtual Boy as a collectable Switch 2 gadget, but it’s not exactly a retro console remake ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ The Virtual Boy for Switch 2 is a great interactive collectible, and while it serves as a way to play Nintendo's infamous retro console, it's not a true remake. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Tue, 10 Mar 2026 14:39:31 +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/J5vhdZJUEKq8M4m6xy8xWZ-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ The Mario Game and Watch isn't my favorite version, but it does at least have the real sequel you potentially missed ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Picking up a Mario Game and Watch handheld makes for a nice way to celebrate MAR10 Day in 2026, and it'll actually provide you with the real 1986 sequel. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Tue, 10 Mar 2026 11:43:20 +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/ozja3RonxghcMAtyPakw8X-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ If Sony thinks "dynamic" pricing won't prompt me to shun new-gen consoles and go back to the PS1, it should think again ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Sony is apparently trialling PS5 surge pricing for games, so I reckon we should all just revert back to using the PS1 where dynamic discounts can't find us. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Mon, 09 Mar 2026 20:18:11 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Tue, 10 Mar 2026 09:40:30 +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/ZSa7BKUwvHMBWmRCP2f4TW-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ After years of torturing myself over NES color accuracy, it turns out there is no consensus for how the retro console should look ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ It turns out that there's no consensus on how NES games like Super Mario Bros should look, and it's all thanks to the retro console's original video output. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Mon, 09 Mar 2026 16:28:55 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Mon, 09 Mar 2026 16:31:21 +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/yzuD7ZvtZzXEPFrkvgbb2E-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ The Super Pocket is down to a no-brainer price, but I'd hang fire if you prefer N64 platformers like Banjo-Kazooie ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ You can now grab a Super Pocket Data East Edition at Woot for under $45, and the retro handheld is worth grabbing if you're not waiting on the Rare version. ]]>
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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/wMrbFTn3JhbAtmywUYnKJa-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ The "oldest" Nintendo PlayStation add-on now lives at the National Videogame Museum, and it almost looks like one of my weird SNES accessories  ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ The National Videogame Museum in Texas has acquired an early Nintendo PlayStation attachment that's the "only known unit to exist". ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Thu, 05 Mar 2026 15:30:02 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Thu, 05 Mar 2026 19:13:22 +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/KMGU93ioMniG2ypcXikHM5-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ 26 years ago today, the PS2 arrived and changed console gaming forever, and I'm gifting Sony's legendary system modern gadgets for its birthday ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ The PS2 is celebrating its 26th birthday, and I'm still using my original retro console today alongside gadgets that give it a modern edge. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Wed, 04 Mar 2026 22:14:05 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Thu, 05 Mar 2026 11:13:44 +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/yFdcULcXhQrN2UZwFQrrNG-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ The Analogue Pocket and its portable peers are all creeping up in price, and I'm worried that tariffs and RAMageddon are double-teaming the retro handheld scene ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ The Analogue Pocket is back in stock for $20 more than before, thanks to US tariffs, while RAMageddon is hitting devices like the Ayn Odin and Retroid Pocket 6. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Tue, 03 Mar 2026 12:05:50 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Tue, 03 Mar 2026 17:09:19 +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/hsKhc4t73wNGt8ZjihSMx7-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ I'd probably enjoy the Game Boy Jukebox more if Nintendo released a proper retro handheld remake first ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ The Pokemon Game Boy Jukebox is a cute collectible, but it doesn't feel like an appropriate homage to one of the most important retro handhelds of all time. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Mon, 02 Mar 2026 15:39:36 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Tue, 03 Mar 2026 18:57:23 +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/oxFnP56qeQH4NHWKEWnxRT-1280-80.jpg">
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