My Arcade Shrinks The Hedgehog Down To Desk-Toy Size Once Again
My Arcade has released a new wave of licensed Sonic the Hedgehog mini-cabinets. We look at whether these 6-inch Micro Players are worth the shelf space.
Hardware
Palmer Luckey’s M64 Controller Will Let You Swap Shells Like It Is 1996
ModRetro's upcoming M64 system will feature controllers with tool-free replaceable shells, allowing users to swap colours and replace damaged casings instantly.
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.
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.
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 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.
8BitDo Unveils Ultimate Mini Wired Controller for Xbox
8BitDo has introduced the Ultimate Mini Wired Controller, a compact and lightweight