Retro

The XF40H is Game Console's latest attempt to dethrone the Powkiddy RGB30. Available for under $30 in some cases, the XF40H features hardware like a 4-inch and 720p display with a 1:1 aspect ratio, as well as a battery rated for 4,000 mAh.

Besides the Dragon Quest VII remake showcased during the latest Nintendo Direct, fans of the series can look forward to a new mobile game: Dragon Quest Smash/Grow. Departing from the traditional JRPG formula, this upcoming game embraces roguelite elements whilst retaining the franchise’s characteristic art style.

Funnyplaying has updated the Retro Pixel Pocket with a more powerful chipset. At the same time, the Retro Pixel Pocket is cheaper than ever with a sub-$50 launch price.

Anbernic and a prominent YouTuber within the retro gaming handheld community have indicated that the RG476H will be available soon, potentially by the end of the week. While the Anbernic RG476H is said to impress in some areas, it simultaneously falls short in others.

A physical prototype of the SuperStation One, an FPGA console that mimics the original Sony PlayStation, appeared in photos posted on the project lead's X account. Taki Udon, a popular influencer in the retro gaming community, posted photos of a Midnight Blue version of the console as well as a video of it booting into the iconic PlayStation startup screen and BIOS.

Mario is finally leaving the Mushroom Kingdom behind; Nintendo and Illumination confirmed The Super Mario Galaxy Movie during their September Direct, and it’s landing in theaters April 3, 2026. Chris Pratt, Anya Taylor-Joy, Charlie Day, Jack Black, and Kevin Michael Richardson all return, which is great news because a Mario movie would not feel the same without them. This time the gang is heading to space.

The long-awaited Miyoo Mini Flip is moving closer to being released. First seen in the spring, the comparatively small clamshell gaming handheld has now been pictured in four launch colours before its impending global release.

The Pico-Pal is a new retro gaming handheld based around a Raspberry Pi RP2350B microcontroller and an Espressif ESP32 with a 1:1 IPS display. Launching soon, the Pico-Pal does its best impression of a Game Boy Color with a transparent case.

The Camp Snap CS-Pro is an upgrade from the brand's previous models, which were popular for their bare-bones, screenless design reminiscent of disposable cameras. The CS-Pro comes with a larger 16 MP sensor, a built-in Xenon flash unit and a classic rangefinder look.

Retro gaming is booming, thanks to the accessibility of classic arcade games. The Capcom Retro Revival Pack has dozens of legendary titles like Street Fighter II, Ghosts 'n Goblins, and Progear. Costing as little as $20, the Capcom games include platformers, shoot ‘em ups, and brawlers.

The newly launched Kodak Charmera weighs just 30 g and puts out 1.3 MP stills and 30 fps video. Its seven bright, nostalgia-heavy colourways will come in a blind box packaging, so you can't see which one it is until you open the box.

Some Sam's Club members might be able to benefit from an earlier-than-expected release of Lego's faithful recreation of the Nintendo Game Boy console, which ruled the handheld console roost in its heyday more than three decades ago.

A shutdown of a Sega office in the UK provided a golden opportunity for a collector. After purchasing dev kits and games for Nintendo consoles, including the 3DS, local police raided the seller. He believes that Sega involved the authorities to reclaim legally purchased goods.

While SEGA's Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds has plenty of DLC characters making their way to the title, NiGHTS is one particularly unexpected, but welcome addition for retro gamers looking to play the title this month.

CheckMag RomM is a self-hosted solution for managing and maintaining your ROM collection. With save state support, metadata scraping and RetroAchievements, it will let you play nearly everything up to PSX from a web browser. Here's how to get started.

A screen-accurate reproduction of the iconic retro mechanical keyboard from Apple TV's hit show Severance is being brought to life through a crowdfunded project, albeit for a hefty price. The Kickstarter campaign recently reached its funding goal, but backers can still avail a significant early-bird discount until 18 September.

The notorious retro shooter, first seen on the Nintendo 64 platform, is making its way back to nostalgic gamers looking to recreate their experiences on a more modern console.

The product page for Lego's Sega Genesis controller set has gone live on its website. The 260-piece set, designed for adults, can be displayed in two ways but is currently not available to buy yet.

The veteran director has been vocal about a plethora of topics in a recent interview including his desire to create a successor to Capcom vs SNK 2.

Atari’s CEO Wade Rosen highlighted multiple retro titles, including Panzer Dragoon Saga, Ogre Battle, and Hideo Kojima’s 1988 Snatcher, as titles he would be more than happy to work on while listing the latter as his 'dream' option.

The project, which is still a work in progress, is said to be 'halfway complete', making it one of the most ambitious mods featured on FromSoftware's well-received Elden Ring franchise.

The Game Bub is finally available to purchase. A horizontal FPGA gaming handheld and free of being associated with an arms dealer like one of its rivals, the Game Bub is available to back on Crowd Supply in a choice of Transparent Purple and Transparent White editions.

Capcom games are diverse, but many revolve around characters on a crusade for justice. The latest Humble Bundle boasts a collection of Mega Man titles, with the platformer evolving through several spin-offs. Buyers can also discover why Ace Attorney games have made players fans of visual novels.

The MagicX Two48 is a new horizontal retro gaming handheld equipped with a sub 5-inch and 4:3 display, just like the Anbernic RG477M. Featuring a similar layout but a 1080p native resolution, the MagicX Two48 may well fall short of the RG477M when it comes to raw performance.

A new 15-minute video on the r/sidephone subreddit gives us our first look at the repurposed Android OS running on the popular upcoming dumb phone, the Sidephone. Pre-orders are expected to open soon.

MagicX has shared early details about a device it now calls the Two58. Previously known as the Two45, the MagicX Two58 features a comparatively powerful MediaTek Dimensity chipset and a display so tall it can emulate 4.4-inch and 3.5-inch displays stacked on top of each other.

MagicX has revealed Touch One 35 and Retro 45 retro gaming handheld release plans. Both set to arrive before the end of the year, the Touch One 35 and Retro 45 will target different audiences with up to PSP Vita and Tate emulation for the former and Nintendo 64 or Sega Saturn emulation for the latter.

Shinobi: Art of Vengeance brings a mix of retro 2d hack and slash and magic 'Ninpo' powers to a variety of screens as it releases on Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Windows, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X and Series S later this week.

A new Nintendo Direct event is potentially on the cards for September 12th or 13th, as per leaks on X that could potentially indicate a new Mario title in the works by the game publisher.

An alleged leak points to a LEGO-themed Sega Genesis controller replica being in the works for users who spend a minimum of 130 Euros.

The Mangmi AIR X is a budget handheld gaming console with a Snapdragon 662 processor, 5.5-inch 1080p display, 5,000 mAh battery with fast charging, and Hall-effect controls. It ships with Android 14 and a custom launcher.

The $90 Mangmi Air X handheld has been reported to offer strong retro gaming capabilities, with support for PSP, N64, Dreamcast, and even 3DS titles. Early reviews also highlight its solid battery life and feature set, making it stand out among budget handhelds priced under $100.

Buyers might think that classic Nintendo Switch Online games might lessen demand for physical versions. On the contrary, research confirms that many titles now sell for more on auction sites. Nintendo games hold their value longer than those from competitors, while its supporters prefer cartridges.

The producer and executive game director of Tekken Project feels that Tekken Tag should be an in-game mode rather than a standalone title in a recent interview.

While most gamers look at many PS1 titles and their graphics offerings with fondness and nostalgia, Final Fantasy developer Koji Sugimoto is far less enthused about the limitations he had to work with in the past.

MagicX has revealed initial details about a new gaming handheld. Following on from this year's Zero 40 and Mini Zero 28, the Retro 45 adopts a six-button layout for those who like to emulate Dreamcast, Genesis, Nintendo 64 and Sega Saturn games.

Many loyalists continue to use the PS3 and its marketplace. The PlayStation Store on the console has produced error messages for multiple days, frustrating these users. Since the PS4 and PS5 offer an incomplete selection of PS3 games, fans cling to the 2006 system.

Nintendo’s latest console provides access to 150+ retro gaming classics. The iMP Mini Arcade Pro is a compact arcade cabinet designed to make gameplay more authentic. Fighting game fans hunting for a Switch controller will appreciate the ball-top joystick and micro-switch buttons.

Speedrunners are now a target of Nintendo’s legal muscle. The next RTA in Japan speedrunning event will not livestream Nintendo games, despite charitable intentions. The company told organizers that it needs permission to showcase each title.

A YouTube channel Macho Nacho Productions went a considerable way to retrofitting the SEGA Game Gear with modern tech to see how it would hold up in 2025 with a few 'upgrades' under the hood.

Fallout: Bakersfield gets a long-awaited update for enthusiasts looking to try their hands on the retro title inspired by the original series.

Maingear has a new way to recapture the 1990s era of PC gaming without compromising performance. The Retro95 is a prebuilt PC that has all the defining characteristics of the era. Retro gaming fanatics can also equip the system with top-end CPUs and GPUs.

Two retro games from the Silent Hill franchise could be making a comeback thanks to fans. But beware, nothing is official yet, and we'll have to wait a while before we can potentially play them again.

The Commodore 64 is coming back as an Ultimate edition, which aims to provide a particularly authentic user experience. Licensed software is included and it runs not only on modern monitors but also on classic devices.

After defeating ChatGPT and Microsoft Copilot, the vintage Atari 2600 claims victory against Google's Gemini without making a single move.

According to Retro Game Corps, the new Flip 2 variant offers solid performance where it counts, with a few caveats that might matter depending on what you play.

One benefit of a PS Plus Premium subscription is a catalog of retro games. Sadly, the library isn't growing as quickly as some gamers would like. A new interview describes how Sony often waits for publishers and developers to submit candidates.

Super Smash Bros. remains conspicuously absent from the Nintendo Switch Online lineup of N64 games. A new leak has given fans hope that it may come to the streaming service on Switch consoles. An official video about Nintendo Classics seems to show box art from the 1999 release.

SEGA's move to delist titles is not the first time that the publisher has moved to remove games from storefronts across the board.