Developer Webhdx has launched Dolphin Depot, a homebrew channel style app store for the Nintendo GameCube. The system lets users browse and install available homebrew apps directly on their console, and the site also offers a browser-based way to view the catalogue. Using it requires the GameCube to have internet access, which affordable homebrew network interface cards now make possible. via retrorgb.com
A hobbyist project designing a new computer in the style of a theoretical Amiga 5000 has reached its 46th design revision. The system is being developed to work with current, roughly 2026-era technology rather than simply replicating older hardware. It follows the long running interest among Amiga enthusiasts in imagining how Commodore's line might have evolved had it continued. via reddit.com/r/thisweekinretro
AYANEO has introduced the Ice Pink Handheld, a new colour edition of its compact Android gaming device. The variant uses a translucent shell that exposes the internal hardware, giving it a decorative look alongside its usual controls. It is positioned as a display-friendly take on AYANEO's existing handheld line rather than a new model with different internals. via console-classics.com
Hyperkin has announced that its Mega95 handheld is launching "very soon", nearly two years after it was first revealed in January 2024. The Mega95 is designed to play original Sega Genesis/Mega Drive cartridges on a dedicated portable device, following a similar formula to Hyperkin's existing SupaBoy line for SNES cartridges. The device has been in development and awaiting release for an extended period, with the new statement marking the clearest sign yet that it is close to reaching customers. via retrododo.com
PixelFX has released beta firmware version 4.0.65 for its Morph 4K video processor. The update adds more bezel options for display customisation, along with the ability to take input screenshots whilst running in Universal Adaptive mode. Users can get the update by switching to the beta update channel and checking for updates, though a note warns that those on very early firmware versions may need an additional step. via retrorgb.com
Andreas Wendorf, also known as Akustikrausch, has released Amigent, a tool that lets a PC or Mac remotely control a real Amiga over a home network. It works like TeamViewer or VNC, showing the Amiga's live screen in a window and letting users operate it with their own mouse and keyboard, with an on-screen sidebar for Amiga keys and shortcuts, two-way file transfer by dragging files onto the window, and a shared clipboard, all without needing a VNC server on the Amiga itself. Amigent also supports the Model Context Protocol, allowing AI agents such as Claude Code or Codex to operate the Amiga directly, executing shell commands and copying files. via amiga-news.de
GamesCare, the team behind the GF1 Neptune, has issued a statement on the project's current state. The Neptune was an unreleased Sega console design, a Genesis with a built-in cartridge slot that was cancelled before launch, and GamesCare's GF1 is an unofficial modern recreation of it. The statement, posted on the company's Twitter account, says unspecified complications have drained its financial resources, while GamesCare continues to receive many emails asking when the console will become available. The group says the setback only strengthens its resolve to keep the project going. via timeextension.com
Polymega has launched a new Sega "Mega Cartridge Adapter" set for its modular retro games console. The adapter expands the system's compatibility with Sega cartridge formats, continuing the company's gradual rollout of module support since the console's original release. Polymega remains known for its modular design, which lets owners add separate units to play different retro formats, though availability of the console itself has reportedly remained limited. via retrododo.com
Playmaji, maker of the modular Polymega console, has posted a cryptic message on its X account hinting at upcoming support for Sega's Master System, Mark III and Game Gear. The post uses flowery, riddle-like language about a city built over a hidden "cobalt river" and a "mark of its heritage awaiting rediscovery," widely read as a teaser rather than a confirmed announcement. No specific module, release date or pricing was given. Polymega is known for its swappable module system that lets a single console read original game discs and cartridges from multiple retro platforms. via timeextension.com
AYN has released new official images giving a closer look at its upcoming Odin 3 Portal handheld. Alongside the pictures, the company confirmed a change to the device's charging specification, with the previously stated 60W fast charging now lowered to 45W ahead of shipping. The Odin 3 Portal is part of AYN's Odin line of Android-based retro gaming handhelds. via retrohandhelds.gg
Mike Chi has released new firmware updates for the RetroTINK 6x and 4K video processors. The update adds CRT curvature simulation, bezel overlay options and the ability to emulate composite video for all 15KHz sources. A shared screenshot shows an HDR example with all of these effects combined. The update also includes several smaller changes alongside the headline CRT features. RetroTINK devices are widely used by retro gaming enthusiasts to upscale and process video output from older consoles and computers for modern displays. via retrorgb.com
SUMEE is a newly released emulator app for iPhone that gives the device a Wii-inspired interface for playing retro games. It follows Apple's 2024 policy change that opened the door to emulator apps on iOS, which had previously been barred from the App Store. The app aims to bring a console-like, menu-driven experience to iPhone emulation rather than a bare-bones player. Since the 2024 rule change, a number of emulator apps have appeared for iPhone, giving users more options for playing classic games on their devices. via retrododo.com
