Modder Creates 'Automatic' GBA-To-GBC Converter
Just when you think the retro modding scene has finally hit the
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R-Type Delta Returns, But Not Quite As You Remembered
The "HD Boosted" port of R-Type Delta has launched with severe input lag, prompting an immediate investigation by publisher Granzella.
Mighty Final Fight Forever Will Launch Just In Time For Christmas
After years of development, the fan-made sequel to Capcom's NES brawler finally has a release date. Mighty Final Fight Forever brings 2-player co-op, a new 1997 storyline, and OpenBoR mechanics to PC this December.
Palmer Luckey’s ModRetro M64: A £160/$199 N64 Rival Built to Settle Scores
Palmer Luckey’s ModRetro M64 is poised to undercut the Analogue 3D with a $199 price tag and open FPGA architecture. Here is what we know ahead of the Black Friday reveal.
Karate Blazers brings four-player arcade brawling to Switch and PS4 this week
Hamster Corporation continues its weekly retro preservation efforts with Karate Blazers, a 1991 beat 'em up from Video System. Now available on Switch and PS4, the game features four-player local co-op and the standard suite of Arcade Archives enhancements.
Krikzz Patches EverDrive Compatibility for Analogue 3D (With a Catch)
Krikzz has released a firmware fix for EverDrive 64 incompatibilities with the Analogue 3D. The update solves boot errors but requires an original N64 console to install. Overclocking features remain unstable on flash media.
Singapore Designer Crams Fully Functional SNES Into A Nike Trainer
A Singapore designer has modded a Nike Air Max 90 to house a working SNES. Powered by a Raspberry Pi and featuring HDMI output, the ‘AIR SNES’ is a playable, wearable tribute to 16-bit gaming.
The ‘Master’ Build of Viewpoint 2064 Has Been Rescued from the Abyss
A complete "Master" build of the cancelled N64 shooter Viewpoint 2064 has been dumped by Hard4Games. Dated April 2000, this final version fixes the bugs of previous prototypes and offers the full experience intended for retail.
eXoWin9x Project Preserves 662 Windows 95 Games in Single Portable Archive
A massive preservation project, eXoWin9x Vol. 1, has arrived, offering 662 Windows 95/98 games in a portable, pre-configured package. We examine the technical feat behind running hundreds of titles without bloat.
Transparent Retro Handhelds Emerge from China with Modular VGA and Open Schematics
A new range of transparent DOS handhelds, the Pocket8086 and Pocket386, has launched with modular VGA cards and open schematics. The devices feature OPL3 audio, IPS displays, and ISA expansion capabilities.
Dolphin Emulator for Android Adds RetroAchievements Support in Latest Beta
Dolphin for Android now supports RetroAchievements in its latest development builds. The update enables achievement tracking for GameCube titles, with Wii support planned for March 2026. Users can download version 2509-503 or later to test the feature.
Enthusiast Fabricates 'Putapre' Tape Reader from Scratch
SkyRiver has engineered the Putapre, a scratch-built perforated tape reader using a PIC18 microcontroller. The device reads vintage data tapes at 50 bytes per second, offering a bridge between 1970s media and modern PCs.