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Close up of Ink-Boy Game Boy E-ink handheld docked on NES controller with Super Mario Land gameplay on screen.

This tiny E-ink Game Boy can run games at 30fps and docks into a NES controller

By Phil Hayton Published 12 October 26

Close up of Super Famicom on woodgrain desk.

The SNES is seemingly getting the SuperStation FPGA treatment, and it'll even cater to console enthusiasts like me outside of the US

By Phil Hayton Published 9 October 26

Close up of Atari 600XL with Donkey Kong by Nintendo cartridge in top slot.

The Atari 800XL is officially getting its rumored microcomputer remake that runs original carts

By Phil Hayton Published 8 October 26

Screenshot of Crash Team Racing Turbocharged decomp for PC with Crash on blue kart and Aku Aku on right.

The OG Crash Team Racing for PS1 just arrived on PC, but it's sadly yet another recomp spoiled by AI

By Phil Hayton Published 8 October 26

Best retro gifts 2026: Handpicked gadgets for '80s and '90s revivalists

By Tabitha Baker Published 8 October 26

Spyro Plush sitting on top of Pac-Man dressed as a vampire and a "Prime Day deals" badge on right.

Prime Day retro deals live: consoles, handhelds, and accessories I'd grab before Big Deal Days ends

By Phil Hayton Last updated 7 October 26

OSSC upscaler with Sir Dan MediEvil figure on top and screen illuminated with video information.

As a retro gaming expert, the biggest piece of Prime Day advice I can give is to focus on small setup improvements

By Phil Hayton Published 7 October 26

My favorite PS1 creepy comedy caper now has a PC recomp, and it's thankfully not vibe coded

By Phil Hayton Published 2 October 26

Black Friday deals GamesRadar+ badge on left and Godzilla holding a tiny Atari 2600+ on right.

Best early Black Friday retro deals 2026

By Phil Hayton Last updated 1 October 26

Hands using 8Bitdo FlipPad to play Zelda: Link's Awakening.

The 8Bitdo FlipPad isn't my absolute favorite way to play Game Boy games, but it could win me over this time next week

By Phil Hayton Published 1 October 26

Hand holding 8Bitdo FlipPad mobile controller with Game Child knock off Game Boy in backdrop.

8Bitdo FlipPad review

By Phil Hayton Published 30 September 26

The Spectrum handheld on left and C64 handheld on right with hand moving clamshell screen.

The upcoming C64 and ZX Spectrum handheld just got hit with a six-month delay due to quality issues

By Phil Hayton Published 29 September 26

Hand holding Konkr Pocket Block in purple between fingers and thumb.

Ayaneo launches its Pocket Block for $79, and I'm glad the Game Boy clone has ditched the AI pitch

By Phil Hayton Published 29 September 26

8BitDo celebrates Tomb Raider's 30th anniversary by transforming its Ultimate 3 and Pro 3 controllers into stunning gaming artifacts

By Rosalie Newcombe Published 25 September 26

CRKD is finally shipping the upgrade to my favorite teeny tiny controller, and I can't wait to get my hands on the Atom+

By Rosalie Newcombe Last updated 25 September 26

Hand holding Gamercard with Quake gameplay on screen.

Gamercard review

By Phil Hayton Published 24 September 26

Neo Geo AES+ with gameplay footage from trailer blurred in backdrop.

The Neo Geo AES+ almost didn't happen thanks to AI, but a chip workaround saved the day

By Phil Hayton Published 22 September 26

If you wish the PlayStation Portal looked more like a PS2 controller, this handheld has you covered

By Phil Hayton Published 21 September 26

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