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Enthusiast Fabricates 'Putapre' Tape Reader from Scratch

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.

Namco Akihabara: New Nine-Storey Amusement Tower Opens in Tokyo

Namco Akihabara: New Nine-Storey Amusement Tower Opens in Tokyo

Bandai Namco has opened a nine-storey arcade in Akihabara, Tokyo. The new facility replaces a former landmark and prioritises prize games and community spaces, signalling a shift in the district's amusement landscape.

Moddern Castle Releases ‘Delta Island’ Switchless Overclocking Kit for Nintendo 64

Moddern Castle Releases ‘Delta Island’ Switchless Overclocking Kit for Nintendo 64

Moddern Castle has released the Delta Island Overclocking Kit for the N64. The board allows users to cycle CPU speeds (up to 3.0x) using the Reset button, helping to reduce lag in supported games without cutting the console shell.

Floppy Flopper: The High-Speed Archival Challenge

Floppy Flopper: The High-Speed Archival Challenge

Floppy Flopper is a physical game built from nine functional disk drives. Players must frantically swap colour-coded disks to match flashing LEDs in a 3x3 grid. The project, currently exhibited in Croatia, uses the physical notches on the disk casings for detection rather than magnetic data.

BrickBoy Kickstarter Extended to December Following €500k Funding Milestone

BrickBoy Kickstarter Extended to December Following €500k Funding Milestone

Substance Labs has extended the BrickBoy Kickstarter to 2 December following a €500,000 funding milestone. The update introduces a new Arcade Edition, full Bluetooth controller support, and additional backer bundles for the LEGO-compatible emulation kit.

New Open-Source 8-Bit Console 'GameTank' Set for 2025 Launch

New Open-Source 8-Bit Console 'GameTank' Set for 2025 Launch

A new 8-bit console is on the horizon. The GameTank is a fully open-source machine built from scratch, featuring dual 6502 processors and a philosophy that rejects emulation in favour of bare-metal coding.

'Geometry Dash' Ported to the NES in New 'Famidash' Demake

'Geometry Dash' Ported to the NES in New 'Famidash' Demake

Geometry Dash has arrived on the NES through Famidash, a new demake from Oziphantom. The project delivers smooth speed, tight controls and chiptune music on real eight bit hardware, proving once again how far the classic console can be pushed.

Reddit Enthusiast Shares 'Stupid Strong' Method to De-Yellow SNES

Reddit Enthusiast Shares 'Stupid Strong' Method to De-Yellow SNES

The yellowing of vintage consoles is a common plague for collectors, but one Redditor has shared a comprehensive 'chemistry set' method to turn back the clock on an aged Super Nintendo.

Final Production Run Announced for Darksoft Neo Geo MVS Multi Meta

Final Production Run Announced for Darksoft Neo Geo MVS Multi Meta

Darksoft has begun a final production run of the Neo Geo MVS Multi, giving collectors one last chance to secure the acclaimed multi game cartridge before it disappears. Pre orders are open and shipping is expected in January 2026.

WonderSwan Set for Major Relaunch with New 'NileSwan' SD Flash Cart

WonderSwan Set for Major Relaunch with New 'NileSwan' SD Flash Cart

FirebrandX’s new tutorial shows how to rip authentic SNES digital audio using a cheap SPDIF USB card and a clever sample-rate workaround, making professional-quality preservation accessible to everyday retro fans.