The PlayStation 5 is getting a software update that brings back the looks of yesteryear. After fans applauded the move to apply to their consoles’ home screens during the PlayStation 30th anniversary last year, the company it was working on making those permanent aesthetic options. That promised return of the four retro UI looks is … Read more
Anbernic, a popular retro handheld maker, has announced that its suspending shipments of its devices from China to the US because of tariffs. The company, which makes a variety of emulation-focused consoles and has appeared in Engadget’s “Best gaming handhelds” list, is still selling devices it’s already shipped to the US while supplies last. “Due … Read more
In Lunar Remastered Collection, it’s the little touches that matter. For instance, the RPG collection reminds me that I love being able to save my progress any time, anywhere. I remember playing Digimon World 3 on the original PlayStation when I was a little kid and not knowing what saving my gameplay progress meant, or … Read more
Hadlee Simons / Android Authority This year, I had the pleasure of meeting my Android Authority colleagues for the first time at MWC. After a long day at the convention center, Hadlee and I did what any self-respecting nerds do: we hit up some local retro game stores. Granted, with two kids and a mortgage, … Read more
Ayaneo Retro Mini PC AM01S features a 4-inch touchscreen with a 0-90° flip mechanism Magnetically attached port covers create a clean and adaptable workstation Dual-fan cooling system ensures optimal performance without overheating or throttling There are plenty of mini PCs on the market, but few feature a 4-inch touchscreen on a hinge, magnetically attached port … Read more
What About Nintendo Fans? Photograph: Nintendo It’s a shame that two of the best retro gaming consoles in recent years, the NES Classic Mini and the SNES Classic Mini, have been discontinued. Both feature great designs with a miniaturized look that’s true to the originals, silky performance, and strong game lineups of Nintendo’s greatest hits. … Read more
Silver Lining Interactive will publish Ciaran Games-developed retro first-person shooter Captain Wayne: Vacation Desperation when it launches for PC via Steam in 2025, the companies announced. A demo is available now. Here is an overview of the game, via its Steam page: About Captain Wayne: Vacation Desperation is an intense, fast-action Retro Shooter about a … Read more
Marseille has expanded its lineup of graphic-upscaling gaming accessories with two speciality mClassic dongles. The mClassic Switch Edition is tailored around upscaling the visuals on Switch and other widescreen platforms like Steam Deck. The mClassic Retro Edition, on the other hand, is designed for gamers who want to improve the experience of older games with … Read more
New Klipschorn AK6 and La Scala AL6 stereo speakers unveiled New compression drivers for even more power New active crossover with adjustable HF and LF gain Paul W Klipsch made hi-fi history in the 1940s with his Klipschorn speaker, first sold from a tin shed in 1946. It’s been in continuous production ever since, albeit … Read more
The new Renault 5 Turbo 3E, with its 540bhp, is not going to be the only mini-supercar with a retro punch from the French manufacturer. While this “hyper-hatch” is a limited run offering, Renault’s group design chief Lauren van den Acker said there is “a window of opportunity” for more retro revivals like this beauty. … Read more