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                    <title><![CDATA[ Latest from GamesRadar+ UK in Retro ]]></title>
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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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                                                                                                <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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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    <media:description><![CDATA[Evercade Nexus 64 Edition handheld with King of Fighters gameplay on screen and purple backdrop.]]></media:description>                                                            <media:text><![CDATA[Evercade Nexus 64 Edition handheld with King of Fighters gameplay on screen and purple backdrop.]]></media:text>
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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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                                                                                                <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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                                                                        <pubDate>Fri, 06 Mar 2026 15:31:56 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Fri, 06 Mar 2026 17:27:26 +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/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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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    <media:description><![CDATA[Original PS2 console on right and Sony PVM CRT TV on right with Silent Hill 2 intro featuring Maria on screen.]]></media:description>                                                            <media:text><![CDATA[Original PS2 console on right and Sony PVM CRT TV on right with Silent Hill 2 intro featuring Maria on screen.]]></media:text>
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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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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Pikachu just turned 30, so I'm throwing a Pokemon Stadium party using an original N64 ]]></title>
                                                                                                                                                                                                <link>https://www.gamesradar.com/hardware/retro/pikachu-just-turned-30-so-im-throwing-a-pokemon-stadium-party-using-an-original-n64/</link>
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                            <![CDATA[ I'm spending the Pokémon 30th Anniversary playing the first 3D game on an actual N64, so here are all the accessories and gadgets making it happen. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Sat, 28 Feb 2026 19:30:00 +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/xtZXpEkvTrgixPuvVQarJc-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Playing Pokemon on your phone is good, actually, but I'd rather do it using this Game Boy controller ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ If you're planning celebrate Pokemon's 30th Anniversary playing the Game Boy Classics on your phone, I'd grab GameSir's excellent Pocket Taco mobile controller. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Fri, 27 Feb 2026 16:30:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Sun, 01 Mar 2026 16:05:30 +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/9evKgd7Cg5YVjMhmSjD7Q9-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    <media:description><![CDATA[GameSir Pocket Taco on wicker table cover attached to Asus ROG Phone 8 Pro with Pokemon gameplay on screen featuring Charmander and Squirtle.]]></media:description>                                                            <media:text><![CDATA[GameSir Pocket Taco on wicker table cover attached to Asus ROG Phone 8 Pro with Pokemon gameplay on screen featuring Charmander and Squirtle.]]></media:text>
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ I can't believe a Super Pocket handheld that pays tribute to Banjo-Kazooie, one of the best N64 platformers of all time, is on the way ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ A new Rare Super Pocket retro handheld that comes with Banjo-Kazooie built in just popped up at Amazon, and it could pave the way for even more N64 ports. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Fri, 27 Feb 2026 12:11:11 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Thu, 05 Mar 2026 14:04:08 +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/kzrRXfW6PSmM9taTVLFhs6-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    <media:description><![CDATA[Super Pocket Rare Edition with Banjo-Kazooie gameplay in backdrop featuring Banjo crossing a bridge with bull at other end.]]></media:description>                                                            <media:text><![CDATA[Super Pocket Rare Edition with Banjo-Kazooie gameplay in backdrop featuring Banjo crossing a bridge with bull at other end.]]></media:text>
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ After months of waiting to use the Switch 2 GameCube controller with an actual GameCube, I've finally found a dongle that works ]]></title>
                                                                                                                                                                                                <link>https://www.gamesradar.com/hardware/retro/after-months-of-waiting-to-use-the-switch-2-gamecube-controller-with-an-actual-gamecube-ive-finally-found-a-dongle-that-works/</link>
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                            <![CDATA[ I've been using the Switch 2 GameCube controller with the original retro console, and it's all thanks to an open-source wireless dongle. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Thu, 26 Feb 2026 16:27:48 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Thu, 26 Feb 2026 16:28:30 +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/Z52TVKqDkenSBa2MuSdxRS-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    <media:description><![CDATA[Original GameCube with Blueretro Wireless Adapter in port next to Sony PVM CRT with hand holding Switch 2 GameCube controller in front.]]></media:description>                                                            <media:text><![CDATA[Original GameCube with Blueretro Wireless Adapter in port next to Sony PVM CRT with hand holding Switch 2 GameCube controller in front.]]></media:text>
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ The Evercade is finally getting a wireless dual analogue stick controller, and I'm hoping it means more PS1 ports are coming ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ A new Evercade Wireless Controller is on the way that boasts analogue thumbsticks, and I'm hoping it means the retro console is getting more PS1 games. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Tue, 24 Feb 2026 17:17:16 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Tue, 24 Feb 2026 17:17:29 +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/kiY7KkEhNAEfdM2dy5Nj4k-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    <media:description><![CDATA[Evercade Wireless Controller with black backdrop and retro rainbow lines.]]></media:description>                                                            <media:text><![CDATA[Evercade Wireless Controller with black backdrop and retro rainbow lines.]]></media:text>
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ After five years, I can finally turn the Zelda Game and Watch into a proper retro handheld thanks to new microSD and memory mods ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ You can now transform your Zelda Game and Watch into a fully-fledged retro handheld thanks to modders, and it makes the collectible feel like a Game Boy remake. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Mon, 23 Feb 2026 18:00:17 +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/G7ZccNdXTxDBteSGFcHjpG-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ The Gametank just smashed its crowdfunding goals, and I'm thrilled at the idea of a new 8-bit retro console in the big 26 ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ The Gametank, an 8-bit console that features its own unique architecture, just smashed its crowdfunding goals, and the first units are set to ship this July. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Fri, 20 Feb 2026 17:22:31 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Fri, 20 Feb 2026 18:13:58 +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/YiDnzMmx69Li99EHMuYTC7-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ I played Zelda Breath of the Wild on Virtual Boy so you don't have to, and Calamity Ganon was the least of my worries ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ I've been using the Virtual Boy for Switch to play Breath of the Wild, but I'd think twice before taking on Calamity Ganon using the Nintendo Labo VR feature. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Fri, 20 Feb 2026 11:11:02 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Tue, 24 Feb 2026 12:56:40 +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/DfHxWvHdXn46Jf7SUQEkvA-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    <media:description><![CDATA[Virtual Boy for Switch sitting in front of TV with Zelda Breath of the Wild on screen and Labo VR stereoscopic 3D feature active.]]></media:description>                                                            <media:text><![CDATA[Virtual Boy for Switch sitting in front of TV with Zelda Breath of the Wild on screen and Labo VR stereoscopic 3D feature active.]]></media:text>
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ The NSO N64 controller isn't the most authentic option, but its made me feel like a kid again in the best possible way ]]></title>
                                                                                                                                                                                                <link>https://www.gamesradar.com/hardware/gaming-controllers/nintendo-switch-online-n64-controller-review/</link>
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                            <![CDATA[ Nintendo's official Nintendo Switch Online N64 controller is my go-to retro pad for experiencing my favorite 90 games of my childhood. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Thu, 19 Feb 2026 17:39:48 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Thu, 19 Feb 2026 17:44:58 +0000</updated>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ rosalie.newcombe@futurenet.com (Rosalie Newcombe) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Rosalie Newcombe ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/QXAFBacg3yfdSWMXv4uE2c-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ How to set up the Virtual Boy for Switch 2 and relive the cursed retro console in seconds ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Here's how to set up the Virtual Boy for Switch 2 and the original Switch, including how to assemble the cursed retro console remake and adjust visual settings. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Thu, 19 Feb 2026 12:56:02 +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/eEhe7wEX3g2EppwFCeSXDB-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    <media:description><![CDATA[Close up of Virtual Boy headset with Wario Land gameplay in backdrop.]]></media:description>                                                            <media:text><![CDATA[Close up of Virtual Boy headset with Wario Land gameplay in backdrop.]]></media:text>
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ The Virtual Boy is officially back, but I've got bad news for those of you without the new Switch 2 goggles ]]></title>
                                                                                                                                                                                                <link>https://www.gamesradar.com/hardware/retro/the-virtual-boy-is-officially-back-but-ive-got-bad-news-for-those-of-you-without-the-new-switch-2-goggles/</link>
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                            <![CDATA[ You can technically play Virtual Boy games on Switch without the retro console remake, but Nintendo's app currently makes doing so pretty awkward. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Wed, 18 Feb 2026 12:59:53 +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/zStQkDAeRUsj67urwVqhTh-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    <media:description><![CDATA[Switch Virtual Boy on woodgrain table with TV in backdrop and Virtual Boy Wario Land on screen.]]></media:description>                                                            <media:text><![CDATA[Switch Virtual Boy on woodgrain table with TV in backdrop and Virtual Boy Wario Land on screen.]]></media:text>
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ I have 100 different ways to play The Legend of Zelda, but I'm still using the Game and Watch ahead of the 40th anniversary ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ The Zelda Game and Watch is one of my favorite ways to play the first adventure ahead of its 40th anniversary, and now is an ideal time to grab the handheld. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Tue, 17 Feb 2026 18:06:08 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Wed, 18 Feb 2026 14:51:25 +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/EWAHmhDt7iQwCvKdLH4ANZ-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ My favorite N64 controller in the color I actually want is weirdly hard to find at Amazon, but it does exist ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Yes, the gray 8Bitdo N64 controller is still available at Amazon, so you can grab the most authentic colorway ahead of The Legend of Zelda's 40th anniversary. ]]>
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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/wHcuNwcETuqWEHQVC9cUF3-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ In honor of Sega Genesis designer Hideki Sato, I spent the weekend with an original Mega Drive, and I'd urge you to do the same ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ In tribute to the late Hideki Sato, I spent my weekend playing an original Sega Mega Drive, and I reckon everyone should try the OG '80s system at least once. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Mon, 16 Feb 2026 16:37:32 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Tue, 17 Feb 2026 20:35:35 +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/RCRvkpDRWaL4n2qD8dJbcF-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ I bought the NSO N64 controller purely for Ocarina of Time, and I've never been a happier Zelda fan ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ The quality and nostalgic power of the official Nintendo Switch Online N64 controller brought me out of an old-age slump. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Sun, 15 Feb 2026 17:00:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Thu, 19 Feb 2026 17:44:10 +0000</updated>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ rosalie.newcombe@futurenet.com (Rosalie Newcombe) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Rosalie Newcombe ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/4RdKiNQgefsRhSNUA6FzZT-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ The Rayman 30th Anniversary Edition is neat and all, but I'd still recommend playing the PS1 original on original hardware ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ The Rayman 30th Anniversary Edition is now available, but I reckon you'll get more out of the collection if you play the PS1 original on a retro console. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Fri, 13 Feb 2026 17:33:51 +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/BX3n83pcm9DhrUF4yBYgwL-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Roses are red, this retro handheld is blue, and I'll be using it this Valentine's Day to play Street Fighter 2 ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ The Super Pocket is a neat budget retro handheld that could make for a fantatsic self gift this Valentine's Day if you're big into Street Fighter 2. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Fri, 13 Feb 2026 11:58:00 +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/ZyhEd69LHW9jXo9txtKZpn-1280-80.jpg">
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