Modern Vintage Gamer Posts Video on Xbox 360 Softmod “Peer Pressure”
The YouTube channel Modern Vintage Gamer has posted a video titled "Peer Pressure - The 'Impossible' Xbox 360 Softmod is here." via YouTube
Hardware
Emufii Brings Online Multiplayer Networking to Android Emulators
Emufii is a new app for Android handhelds that sets up a private network for emulator game traffic, letting users play classic multiplayer games online and connect to revival servers for titles that originally relied on now-defunct online services. via retrododo.com
MiSTer FPGA Roundup Covers Battlantis, Wardner and More Cores
RetroRGB's latest MiSTer FPGA news roundup covers several core developments, including a new beta core for Konami's 1987 arcade game Battlantis, a Space Invaders-style shooter with boss battles. The update also mentions Wardner joining the Twin Cobra platform's Coin-Op Collection, along with other MiSTer-related work spanning Amiga 3DFx, Sega X Board and Atari Falcon systems. via retrorgb.com
Amiberry 8.4 Amiga Emulator Released With Expanded ZZ9000 Support
Amiberry, the WinUAE-based Amiga emulator for ARM and x86 platforms, has reached version 8.4. The release greatly expands ZZ9000 hardware emulation, adds a MiniGL renderer plugin interface, supports relative media paths for portable installs, and improves native chipset frame delivery on Raspberry Pi 4. via amiga-news.de
Magic64 Custom Firmware in Development for ModRetro M64
Fans of the ModRetro M64 are working on Magic64, an upcoming custom firmware for the recently released handheld. The firmware is said to add emulation support for six different consoles beyond the device's stock capabilities. via retrododo.com
RenaissanceRTG Graphics Driver Shown at Saku 2026
Amiga Corporation showed a beta version of RenaissanceRTG, its new Retargetable Graphics driver system, at the Saku 2026 event in Finland, installed as part of Amiga Forever. The driver is planned for official release this year alongside the THEA1200, and is intended to remove the need for third-party licenses and drivers as Amiga takes over AmigaOS 3.x development from Hyperion. via amiga-news.de
ArmadaOS Update Adds Aurora Store and Dual-Screen Support
ArmadaOS, one of several SteamOS replacement projects for Android handhelds, has released a new version. The update brings support for the Aurora Store and adds further support for dual-screen devices. via retrohandhelds.gg
GB-Link USB v2 Enables Online Netplay for Game Boy Systems
Lon Seidman has reviewed the second version of GB-Link, a homebrew accessory that plugs into the link port of the Game Boy, Game Boy Color and Game Boy Advance. The device's netplay feature lets two consoles connect over the internet, simulating a local link cable connection. via retrorgb.com
SpruceOS 4.5.4 Released With New Handheld Support
SpruceOS, the custom firmware for retro handhelds, has released version 4.5.4. The update adds support for new handheld devices along with further changes. via retrohandhelds.gg
SuperStation One Lite FPGA Console Rumoured at $200
Reports suggest Taki Udon and Retro Remake are developing a budget version of the SuperStation One FPGA console, called the SuperStation One Lite, priced around $200. The standard SuperStation One, styled after the PS1, has been shipping throughout 2026 in various colourways. via retrododo.com
ESP32 Project Lets Amiga Load ADF Disk Images Over Wi-Fi
David Smith detailed in a blog post how he revived his Amiga 1200 and created Cursed Stick, ESP32 firmware that mimics a USB stick when plugged into a Gotek floppy emulator. ADF disk images can be uploaded to the ESP32 over Wi-Fi via POST request or a web interface and appear instantly on the Amiga, removing the need to carry a USB stick back and forth. The project is currently a prototype on a development board, with plans for a compact USB-A device. via amiga-news.de
CCON Console Handler for AmigaOS 3.x Updated to 1.3.0
Tobias Karlsson has released version 1.3.0 of CCON, his console handler with output history for AmigaOS 3.x. The update runs quickly on unaccelerated Amigas, supports keyboard shortcuts familiar to KingCON users, and uses compiled C code for the most commonly used output paths to speed up text display. via amiga-news.de