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Doom Finds a Home on Casio Loopy with FloopyDrive Help
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Doom Finds a Home on Casio Loopy with FloopyDrive Help

Hackaday highlights a fan-made port of Doom to Casio’s oddball 1990s handheld, spearheaded by Throaty Mumbo. The Casio Loopy’s SH-1 CPU (16 MHz), 1 MB RAM, and just 2 MB ROM space make room for only a limited number of WADs, but a FloopyDrive cartridge expansion and a GitHub-hosted build bring a Doom experience to the tiny device. Performance is modest with a low resolution, and the port even demonstrates the console’s built-in printer. The project targets a tiny community of Loopy owners—roughly two dozen people.

Lenovo Pulls Game Boy–Like G02 Over Pirated Games, Rebrands Surface Under Gusgu/H7
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Lenovo Pulls Game Boy–Like G02 Over Pirated Games, Rebrands Surface Under Gusgu/H7

Lenovo has quietly ended sales of its licensed Game Boy–style G02 handheld after reports that the device came preloaded with pirated games. The device later resurfaced under new names—“Sunyao G02” and then “Gusgu H7”—but Lenovo says it does not authorize or support these products or pirate content. With Lenovo distancing itself, buyers can still find similar retro handhelds from other brands at affordable prices, highlighting a crowded, lower-cost market for handheld emulation devices.

Wii Prices Today: Loose Consoles Around $50, Mint Sets $300+
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Wii Prices Today: Loose Consoles Around $50, Mint Sets $300+

The original Nintendo Wii, released in 2006 for $250, remains affordable in everyday condition: loose consoles typically fetch about $50, while mint, complete-in-box bundles can reach $300 or more; unopened graded units have sold for around $800. Special editions like black or red models are worth a bit more, but prices rise mainly for pristine items. Some red Wii listings show unusually low prices, illustrating variability. Games can drive higher value: titles like Silent Hill: Shattered Memories, Metroid Prime Trilogy, Fire Emblem: Radiant Dawn, and Rhythm Heaven Fever often sell for $80+ per disc, and music game bundles such as The Beatles: Rock Band or Rock Band 2 can total about $200 for a complete set. Overall, the Wii’s ubiquity means substantial profits are unlikely unless you own rare titles or an unopened graded collection.

8BitDo Drops Wave Blue N64‑Themed Keyboard and Controller for Anniversary
technology19 days ago

8BitDo Drops Wave Blue N64‑Themed Keyboard and Controller for Anniversary

To celebrate the Nintendo 64’s 30th birthday, 8BitDo teased a Wave Blue mechanical keyboard inspired by the N64’s button colors and an accompanying Wave Blue Ultimate 2 controller. The gear, showcased via images sourced from IT Tome, appears aimed at PC use and isn’t expected to be Switch-compatible. No release date or price has been announced yet, but updates are planned when details emerge.

Retro Recap: Earthbound Patch, Commodore Nostalgia, and Sonic's Comic Legacy
gaming20 days ago

Retro Recap: Earthbound Patch, Commodore Nostalgia, and Sonic's Comic Legacy

Time Extension's Retro Recap this week rounds up classic-gaming news: Earthbound Beginnings Remake has been released as a patch after nineteen-ish years; a review spotlights the Super Pocket Rare Edition including Banjo-Kazooie; Commodore unveils the Callback 8020 flip phone with nostalgic Y2K vibes; Stewart Copeland confirms he’s not involved with Spyro: A Realm Beyond; the Densha De Go tribute faces AI backlash and potential halt; Time Extension seeks a UK News Editor; a Sonic the Comic retrospective is featured; and Bitmap Bureau marks 10 years with an interview and new physical releases.

QUByte Revives 13 Retro Classics for PS5/PS4 Across 2026–2027
technology23 days ago

QUByte Revives 13 Retro Classics for PS5/PS4 Across 2026–2027

QUByte announced 13 retro titles returning on PS5/PS4 in 2026–2027, including the Gaelco Sports Collection (Squash, World Rally Championship, Touch and Go, World Rally 2: Twin Racing, Snowboard Championship), Biomechanical Toy, the Thunder Hoop Collection (Thunder Hoop, Thunder Hoop Strikes Back), Invasion from Beyond, Motor Mash, TigerShark, plus two free PS1 updates in 2027 for Glover and Street Racer Collection.

Anbernic Unveils Official Replacement Parts for Retro Handhelds
technology28 days ago

Anbernic Unveils Official Replacement Parts for Retro Handhelds

Anbernic has launched a dedicated Parts Page offering shells, screens, batteries, motherboards, buttons, and other components for most of its handhelds, including models like RG350P, RG280V, RG406H, and WIN600. The ordering process is straightforward: select the device, part type, model, and color, then add to cart. A WIN600 motherboard is priced at $236 and a full parts kit can total about $355, providing a repair or customization path instead of buying a new unit.

Studio MDHR Teases 8-Bit Mighty Cuphead Adventure for Sega Master System
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Studio MDHR Teases 8-Bit Mighty Cuphead Adventure for Sega Master System

Studio MDHR announced Mighty Cuphead Adventure, an 8-bit action platformer built in assembly for the Sega Master System, with compatibility for modern consoles and PC and a potential physical Master System cartridge release; the project is being developed by a small internal team alongside a new Cuphead game, revealed at Summer Game Fest 2026.

Blaze CEO: Gaming Is Failing Older Players, Evercade Bets on Retro Revival
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Blaze CEO: Gaming Is Failing Older Players, Evercade Bets on Retro Revival

Blaze CEO Andrew Byatt argues the games industry ignores older players despite a growing 55-plus market, pointing to Ampere Analysis projections and Evercade’s retro, cartridge-based approach as better suited for busy, long-time gamers. He compares gaming unfavorably with the curated access seen in music and film, and notes Blaze will expand with the Nexus handheld and other devices targeting older audiences.

Retro Roundup: Blu-ray Disc Rips, G02 ROMs, and Long-Awaited Comebacks
retro-gaming1 month ago

Retro Roundup: Blu-ray Disc Rips, G02 ROMs, and Long-Awaited Comebacks

Retro Recap rounds up the week’s classic‑gaming headlines: OmniDrive’s firmware enables legal Blu‑ray ripping of Wii, GameCube, and Xbox discs on PC; Lenovo investigates why its G02 handheld ships with preloaded ROMs via third‑party sellers; Colin Porch discusses the 37‑year journey to complete Head Over Heels’ sequel Return to Blacktooth; a fan upgrade revitalizes Gradius Advance; a former Sega executive offers a sharp critique of Yuji Naka; plus reviews of the Anbernic RG Rotate and Princess Crown.

Arduboy FX-C: credit-card-thin retro handheld with a growing game library
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Arduboy FX-C: credit-card-thin retro handheld with a growing game library

The Arduboy FX-C is a 5mm-thin handheld with six buttons, a 1.3-inch monochrome OLED screen, and USB‑C, preloaded with 300+ games drawn from the Arduboy community. It emphasizes quick, pick‑up‑and‑play sessions over long campaigns and, while its library and pocketable design are strong draws, it lacks a color screen, Wi‑Fi/Bluetooth, and expandable storage. USB multiplayer is still in development, so some buyers may want to wait for that feature to mature.

Donkey Kong 64 Lands on Switch Online Classics This June
gaming1 month ago

Donkey Kong 64 Lands on Switch Online Classics This June

Nintendo has announced that Donkey Kong 64 will join the Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack's Nintendo Classics lineup on June 4, 2026, marking the first N64 release of the year. The Rare-made 1999 collectathon—featuring multiple playable characters and a quest to rescue DK's friends—joins the library alongside other retro favorites, despite its era's camera and backtracking quirks being noted by players.