Developer Grimdoomer has released Peer Pressure, a true softmod for the Xbox 360 that works on all hardware revisions except Corona and Winchester. It relies on the BadUpdate hypervisor and installs from a USB stick, offering functionality similar to original Xbox softmods. via retrorgb.com
Developer Andrea Palmatè has written about his efforts to port a new kernel intended to replace AmigaOS 4's existing one to the Raspberry Pi 2 ARM-based minicomputer. The piece gives a brief account of the porting work involved. via amiga-news.de
The Entertainment Software Association's complaint asking the US Trade Representative to classify Anbernic as a 'Superfake' seller reportedly references roughly 47 million pirated games linked to ROM cards sold alongside the company's retro handhelds. via retrododo.com
A modding project that fits modern motherboards into classic iPod shells has been shown running Crash Bandicoot, the original PlayStation platformer. The project repurposes the iPod's casing while replacing its internals with newer hardware capable of emulation. via retrododo.com
AYN has officially announced the Odin 3 Portal, a new Android gaming handheld whose design looks nearly identical to the existing Odin 2 Portal. The company describes it as offering flagship power, but most specific details such as specs, price and release date have not yet been revealed. via retrohandhelds.gg
The Entertainment Software Association has submitted a request to the Office of the United States Trade Representative asking that Chinese manufacturer Anbernic be classified as a 'Superfake' seller on its annual Notorious Markets list. The complaint relates to ROM cards sold alongside Anbernic handhelds that contain pirated games. via timeextension.com
Krikzz has added savestate functionality to the EverDrive-64 Pro flash cart, accessible through an in-game menu that requires the expansion pak. The update also lets owners of original 64DD hardware launch disks directly from the main menu. via retrorgb.com
Taki Udon, founder of RetroRemake, has posted in-game footage of the FPGA SP, a clamshell handheld modeled on the Game Boy Advance SP that uses FPGA hardware to play original GBA cartridges. The clip shows a clear blue prototype running a Pokémon game, and Udon describes it as a passion project while aiming for a price around $100. via timeextension.com
The Entertainment Software Association has flagged Anbernic to US authorities, requesting the company be classified as a 'superfake' seller. The complaint centers on cards sold alongside Anbernic handhelds that contain pirated ROMs. via retrohandhelds.gg
DroidDeck, an Android app that brings Steam Big Picture mode and a SteamOS-like experience to Android handhelds, has released version 0.4.0. The update focuses on under-the-hood changes rather than major visible features. via retrohandhelds.gg
The ModRetro Chromatic handheld has added wireless connectivity for both local and online play, removing the need for a physical link cable. The feature was demonstrated by trading Pokémon between devices, similar to the classic Game Boy link cable experience. via retrododo.com
Developer tuxerdeg-ux has created a new SANA II-compatible driver, mv643xx.device, that adds Gigabit Ethernet support to the Pegasos2 under AmigaOS 4.1. It requires a Pegasos2 fitted with a Marvell MV64360/MV64361 chip, and while still in beta it is reported to already work. Version 1.0 is available on GitHub, with the developer accepting voluntary donations. via amiga-news.de
