10-Year Study: Retrobrighting May Permanently Damage Console Plastic
A decade-long experiment on a Dreamcast suggests the popular restoration method causes worse yellowing over time.
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Analogue 3D Gets Funtastic Limited Edition in Classic N64 Colours
Analogue unveils a nostalgic, translucent-hued limited run of its FPGA N64 console, available in eight iconic colours.
Anbernic RG DS Gets First Firmware Update, Fixes Critical 40Hz Bug
Anbernic addresses the major screen refresh rate issue that plagued early reviews of its new dual-screen Android handheld with firmware 1.4.
Star Fox 64 Gets Unofficial Dreamcast Port - Released Today
Developer JNMartin has released an unofficial port of Star Fox 64 for the Sega Dreamcast, built on the game's decompilation project. The release showcases the enduring creativity of the Dreamcast homebrew scene.
Blazon Releases 'Oh Mummy' C64 Port: 1984 Amstrad Classic Gets New Life
Developer Blazon has released a faithful Commodore 64 port of Oh Mummy, the beloved 1984 Amstrad Egyptian tomb-raiding game.
👾 Retro Gaming Weekly News #0178
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Cubiboot v0.3 Brings The GameCube’s Startup Sequence Back From The Dead
The Cubiboot project has received a major update. Version 0.3 adds support for SD2SP2 and SD Gecko adapters, brings In-Game Reset to the GameCube, and fixes key compatibility issues for PicoBoot users.
The Dreamcast VMU Pro Returns, Provided You Can Wait Until Spring
The highly sought-after Dreamcast VMU Pro is back up for pre-order. The modernised memory card features a backlit screen, microSD support, and a Spring 2026 shipping window.
3DO at CES 1995: The Console That Thought It Was Winning
In early 1995 the 3DO stood on the CES show floor filled with confidence, bold claims and a belief that multimedia hardware would shape the future. With hindsight the moment feels both ambitious and misguided, offering a fascinating snapshot of how the industry imagined tomorrow.
Street Fighter II Turbo Concealed A Scaling Engine For Thirty-Three Years
A hidden debug menu in Street Fighter II Turbo reveals that Capcom's 1992 arcade classic was capable of sprite scaling and rotation, defying the known limits of the CPS1 hardware.
Beholgar 2 Promises To bring The Barbarian Back To His 8-Bit Roots
The sequel to the 2022 retro platformer Beholgar has been announced. Beholgar 2 features a new multi-weapon system, shapeshifting mechanics, and a return to the classic C64-style aesthetic.
The Analogue 3D Is Back To Pre-Order, Assuming You Are Willing To Pay The 'Tariff Tax'
If you missed the initial pre-order window for the world’s fanciest