Frodo Emulator Brings Portable C64 Experience to New Devices
A new report highlights Frodo, a free and portable Commodore 64 emulator, expanding options for retro computing enthusiasts on modern hardware.
Dev Kapoor
Dev has modded more Game Boys than most people have owned. A software engineer by day and a soldering-iron expert by night, he writes about portable gaming history, emulator internals, and the modding scene that keeps forty-year-old hardware alive.
DSpico Flash Cart: Open-Source DS Play on Raspberry Pi Pico
The new DSpico flash cart, built around the Raspberry Pi Pico, offers an open-source solution for playing Nintendo DS titles, including DSiWare, on original hardware.
Game Boy's 37th Anniversary: A Look Back
The Nintendo Game Boy marks its 37th year, prompting a reflection on its enduring impact on handheld gaming and the modding community.
AYANEO Pocket Block Leak Hints at New Vertical Handheld
A user manual leak suggests AYANEO is preparing a new vertical handheld, the Pocket Block, aiming for the affordable retro market currently led by Miyoo and ANBERNIC.
RetroTINK 5x Firmware v4.0 Boosts CRT Mask Emulation
Mike Chi has released RetroTINK 5x firmware v4.0, bringing advanced CRT mask emulation and RT4K processing to the popular video upscaler.
Digimon Universe: Appli Monsters Gets English Fan Translation
A dedicated community effort has released an English fan translation patch for the Nintendo 3DS role-playing game, Digimon Universe: Appli Monsters, making it playable for Western audiences for the first time.
Nintendo DS and 3DS See Renewed Player Interest
Players are returning to the Nintendo DS and 3DS, prompting a closer look at what makes these dual-screen handhelds so enduringly popular in the retro scene.
Analogue 3D Gains Save States with 3DOS Update
The Analogue 3D now includes a "Memory" feature, bringing save states to N64 cartridges and offering critical preservation for game progress.
Krikzz Releases Everdrive GBA Pro Firmware Updates
Krikzz has issued new firmware updates for the Everdrive GBA Pro, focusing on stability and enhancing the experience of this advanced Game Boy Advance flash cart.
GPU-Powered SNES Emulation Delivers Enhanced Visuals
XDA reports on a GPU-powered Super Nintendo Entertainment System emulator that significantly improves 16-bit game visuals, pushing beyond original hardware limitations.