👾 Retro Gaming Weekly News #0183
Welcome one and all to our 183rd issue of our retro news round up.
Contained herewith are stories such as the new old NES mouse, a PS1 mini-pc, Link lego, the hardest Game Boy games, the worst football game ever, multi player Mario 64 - and lot more.
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News
🖱️ 8BitDo has unveiled the N30 Wireless Mouse, a retro NES-inspired device featuring mechanical buttons and a scroll wheel disguised as a D-pad, available now at a discounted price, Techeblog
🕹️ ACEMAGIC has revealed a PS1-inspired mini PC and new Panther Lake models at CES 2026, offering retro aesthetics with modern performance, XiaomiToday
🧱 A LEGO set based on The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time final battle has leaked, including price and release details ahead of its official announcement, Dexerto
🟥 Virtual Boy owners finally have access to a long-awaited flashcart, offering expanded functionality and game loading for the retro console, RetroHandhelds
🎮 A compact mod project has turned a real PSone into a functional handheld, combining original hardware with 3D-printed design, Hackaday
🤖 Super Robot Wars 64 has received a complete English fan translation, bringing the Nintendo 64 mecha strategy game to new audiences, RetroHandhelds
🧙 Quest 64 is being recompiled from scratch with new improvements, now available in early alpha stages for testing (below), GBAtemp
👥 A fan-made multiplayer version of Super Mario 6 is now available for download, allowing cooperative play, Screen Rant
📼 Yakuza Kiwami 3 will include 12 playable Sega Game Gear games, continuing the series’ tradition of integrating retro titles, VGC
🚫 The next numbered entry in the Psyvariar shoot-em-up series has been delayed, with no confirmed release window, Time Extension
📦 Hyperkin has expressed interest in developing a portable N64 handheld with potential cartridge support, though no official plans have been confirmed, GamesRadar
🐬 Ecco the Dolphin is making a return with new projects in development, as revealed in a recent interview with the original creator, Netto’s Game Room
🌐 Another classic Dreamcast title has come back online with restored multiplayer functionality, Time Extension
🎲 Three additional Sega classics have launched in the West, continuing a wave of nostalgic re-releases, DualShockers
🔫 The LightConn, a wireless Dreamcast light gun, is getting a laser-guided upgrade for improved accuracy and performance, Time Extension
📅 Xbox Game Pass is adding several retro classics to its January 2026 lineup, TrueAchievements
🚧 Hyperkin has delayed the launch of its Mega95 handheld Sega Genesis console, citing production issues and quality concerns, Time Extension
🕊️ Tenshi no Uta: The Angel Verse Collection has been officially released in English, making the classic RPG series accessible to a broader audience, RPGamer
🧝 A fan-made remaster of The Zelda Adventure, the CD-i game Nintendo prefers to forget, is currently in development, Time Extension
Features
🎮 Animal Crossing: New Horizons now unlocks retro Nintendo toys when connected to classic consoles via the Switch Online service, offering nostalgic items for in-game use, Polygon
🗡️ A retrospective on The Legend of Zelda: Link’s Adventure highlights its challenging mechanics, divisive legacy, and lasting influence on the franchise, ComicBook
🧩 MangoPi’s open-source alternative to Raspberry Pi offers strong retro gaming capabilities at a lower price point, appealing to hobbyists and tinkerers, How-To Geek
⚽ A roundup of the worst football video games ever made contrasts them with the more competent Football Manager 2026, FRVR
🌀 SEGA marks 35 years of Sonic the Hedgehog with commemorative celebrations highlighting the franchise’s enduring legacy, TechPowerUp
🕵️ IO Interactive confirms 007: First Light will differ significantly from GoldenEye 007, aiming for a distinct gameplay experience, Time Extension
🏴☠️ The cult animated series The Pirates of Dark Water may be making a comeback, with potential for a new adaptation in development, Giant Freakin Robot
🕹️ Samsung’s brief foray into gaming consoles produced oddly named devices like the “Sammy Atomiswave,” now remembered more for novelty than impact, SamMobile
🔍 A new breakdown explains how Nintendo’s Virtual Boy used stereoscopic 3D and internal mirrors to deliver its signature red-and-black visuals, Gamereactor
📺 Ultra-rare Sega Saturn game based on a Japanese game show receives an English translation patch, making it accessible to international players (below), NotebookCheck
🌌 A fan-made Dreamcast port of Sonic Mania cleverly handles 3D sections using visual tricks to preserve smooth gameplay, Time Extension
🚓 A late Game Boy Color entry in the Chase H.Q. series showcases high-speed action with notable polish for its platform, Games Asylum
🎣 About Fishing merges the narrative style of Shenmue with Sega Bass Fishing mechanics for a quirky, genre-blending experience, Time Extension
💾 The Atari 400 and 800 computers laid the groundwork for home computing in the 1980s with versatile gaming and productivity capabilities, TechEBlog
🆓 A developer is giving away dozens of Super Nintendo and PlayStation 2-style games for free, preserving the spirit of retro gaming, GamingBible
Lists & Rankings
🕹️ A roundup of seven brutally difficult Game Boy titles highlights how these games challenged and frustrated players with unforgiving mechanics and high difficulty. ComicBook
🎮 The best GameCube games of all time are ranked, showcasing the console’s standout titles across genres and fan favorites. Dexerto
🎯 A ranked list explores the top South Park video games, evaluating their gameplay quality and faithfulness to the show’s signature humor. Collider
🕘 The most iconic Sega Genesis games are ranked, reflecting the system’s influential legacy and standout classics in the 16-bit era. Dexerto
