A fan-made custom firmware called OM64 is nearing release for ModRetro's M64 handheld. It follows ModRetro's promise to fully open-source the device, letting the community build their own software for it. via retrododo.com
A developer has created 1Retro, a cloud sync service designed to keep save files consistent for retro gamers who play across multiple emulators and devices such as MiSTer FPGA and various handhelds. It aims to prevent lost progress when switching between different platforms. via timeextension.com
DigiBitPlay, a retro handheld frontend known for its disc art and cartridge collecting style features, has been updated to add support for SNES, N64 and Xbox 360 libraries, along with compatibility for Steam Deck. via retrododo.com
Retroid has revealed the Pocket Duo Lite+, an upgraded version of its dual-screen Pocket Duo Lite handheld that was only announced earlier in September. The new model uses a Dragonwing Q-7790 processor with 8GB RAM and 128GB storage, retails for $199, and is expected to ship in November, with the company offering a cancellation/exchange programme for existing pre-order customers. via timeextension.com
Four additional games have been confirmed for the Neo Geo AES+: Karnov's Revenge, Magical Drop, Street Hoop and Spinmaster. They join the ten carts announced at the console's original reveal, adding to the lineup revealed around Tokyo Game Show alongside Zero Wing. via timeextension.com
A new report claims the Neo Geo AES+, SNK and Plaion's modern remake of the 1990 console, nearly faced cancellation rather than just delay due to a severe chip shortage. The shortage is linked to what's being called the "RAMpocalypse," an AI-driven surge in demand for RAM chips that left manufacturers unable to fulfil orders. via timeextension.com
NEOGEO's AES+ console has reportedly been delayed after the company was refused chip orders, a situation attributed to the strong success of the device's pre-order campaign. via retrododo.com
The FPGB Mini is a pocket-sized handheld that uses FPGA technology to play original Game Boy and Game Boy Color cartridges. It includes link play support and an IPS screen in a portable form factor. via console-classics.com
RetroRGB demoed an upcoming adapter from C0pperdragon that converts output from any Lumacode-modded console to RGB or YPbPr component video. It connects via an RCA input from the console, a power connection, and an output cable, with a D-sub adapter needed for component video. via retrorgb.com
NNDDSS v1.0.2 has been released for the Anbernic RG DS Plus, adding 2x resolution DS upscaling, dynamic scaling and new shader options along with performance improvements. The update can be applied without reflashing the handheld's operating system. via retrohandhelds.gg
Retro hardware enthusiast DiscoStarslayer has successfully reverse-engineered the CXP102064 MechaCon chip inside the original PlayStation 2, which governs the console's optical drive and security functions. The breakthrough follows four years of work and closes what is described as the console's last major hardware secret, 26 years after its release. via techpowerup.com
The Nex Playground, a motion-control console that has sold over a million units, is reportedly being approached by major publishers about reviving old Wii and Kinect catalogues. The device is expanding internationally, having launched in the UK in March and set to arrive in Germany this year. via timeextension.com
