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Hyperkin SupaBoy SNES Handheld Gets New Colour Options

Hyperkin SupaBoy SNES Handheld Gets New Colour Options

Hyperkin has released new colour options for its SupaBoy portable SNES handheld, now available on Amazon. The SupaBoy lets players use original Super Nintendo cartridges on a dedicated handheld screen, and has been on the market for a number of years. This refresh updates the device's look with new colourways rather than new internal features. The SupaBoy has long been a popular choice among collectors wanting to play original SNES carts portably. via retrododo.com

Super Station Pocket FPGA Handheld Teased by Taki Udon

Super Station Pocket FPGA Handheld Teased by Taki Udon

Developer Taki Udon has posted a surprise teaser for a new handheld called the Super Station Pocket, currently in development at RetroRemake. The teaser image shows an obscured view of a device with a design reminiscent of the Game Boy Pocket, alongside a brief description of its planned features from Udon. The handheld is said to be FPGA-powered, with capability described as reaching up to PlayStation 1 and Nintendo 64 level hardware. via timeextension.com

gcompsw 8×2 Video Switch Back in Stock

gcompsw 8x2 Video Switch Back in Stock

The gcompsw 8x2 switch is now available again at both CastleMania Games and Stone Age Gamer. The device is considered one of the higher quality switches for retro video setups, with each of its eight inputs supporting YPbPr component video and left/right audio alongside a composite video input. Signals are buffered before being routed out to two outputs, making it useful for players juggling multiple consoles on a single display. via retrorgb.com

Anbernic RG DDS Demo Showcases PS4 Emulation, Ships Dec 10

Anbernic RG DDS Demo Showcases PS4 Emulation, Ships Dec 10

Anbernic has released a new showcase video for its RG DDS dual-screen handheld, drawing attention for demonstrating PS4 emulation alongside its Nintendo 3DS and DS support. Pre-orders for the device opened last week, with shipping currently planned for December 10. The RG DDS is a dual-screen portable designed to emulate handheld systems with two displays, and the video's inclusion of PS4 titles has been noted as an unusually ambitious claim for emulation hardware at this price point. via timeextension.com

ZZ9000 Amiga Graphics Card Gets 2.8.2 Firmware Update

Blitter Studio has released version 2.8.2 of the firmware and drivers for the ZZ9000, a graphics card for Amiga systems that also adds network, USB and SD card ports. The update is a transitional release meant to prepare the way for the upcoming 2.9.0 version, allowing future firmware updates to be installed directly from the Amiga without removing the microSD card. Anyone planning to move to 2.9.0 is advised to install 2.8.2 first. The release also fixes freezes that could previously occur during uploads by changing how the firmware updater tools read upload status. via amiga-news.de

Klas Benjaminsson Creates Art to Mark A1200 Launch

Retro Games Limited and PLAION REPLAI have commissioned pixel artist Klas Benjaminsson to create a special artwork called "Beyond the Screen" to mark the upcoming launch of the Amiga 1200 reproduction. The 32-colour image was made using an actual Amiga 1200. Benjaminsson is known as one of the most respected figures in Amiga pixel art. The piece arrives as the new A1200 hardware approaches release. via timeextension.com

Commodore 64C Ultimate Now on Sale

Commodore 64C Ultimate Now on Sale

Commodore has started shipping the 64C Ultimate following its earlier pre-order campaigns, and the unit is now available to purchase on the company's website. The device recreates the original 1986 Commodore 64C at half its original size. It is offered in a colorful finish, following the design of the classic machine. The Commodore 64C was a redesigned, cost-reduced version of the original C64 released in the mid-1980s. via oldschoolgamermagazine.com

Anbernic RG DDS Showcase Demos PS4, 3DS, DS Emulation

Anbernic RG DDS Showcase Demos PS4, 3DS, DS Emulation

Anbernic has published a gameplay showcase for its RG DDS dual-screen handheld. The video opens with PS4 emulation running on the device before moving on to 3DS and DS gameplay. It also demonstrates support for AR glasses and wireless multiplayer functionality. The RG DDS is a dual-screen handheld that has recently been tied to the AzaharPlus 3DS emulator fork, which prompted the main Azahar project to distance itself from Anbernic. via retrohandhelds.gg

8K60 HDMI Splitter Tested for MiSTer and PS3 Compatibility

8K60 HDMI Splitter Tested for MiSTer and PS3 Compatibility

A newly reviewed HDMI splitter supports resolutions up to 8K60 or 4K120 and includes true variable refresh rate support. It is compatible with MiSTer FPGA systems, including when running in direct video mode, as well as with PS3 consoles and streaming boxes. The splitter also features built-in downscaling for setups where one display only supports 1080p while the other handles 4K, plus CEC passthrough. It is noted as being tied for the best option the reviewer has tested. via retrorgb.com

ModRetro Chromatic Gains Wireless Game Downloads

ModRetro Chromatic Gains Wireless Game Downloads

Developer David Walter has found a way to wirelessly download games onto the ModRetro Chromatic, a Game Boy-style handheld. The feat follows the device being fully unlocked, opening it up to modifications beyond its original design. The Chromatic has drawn attention among retro enthusiasts for its premium build and compatibility with classic Game Boy cartridges, and this latest development points to a growing homebrew and modding scene around the hardware. via retrododo.com

TRX64 Alternative Firmware Emerges for Ultimate 64

A new project called TRX64 has appeared offering alternative firmware for the Ultimate 64 Elite II and C64 Ultimate. The work is still in its early stages, but demonstrates the hardware's capability to run systems beyond the Commodore 64 it was designed for, since the Ultimate 64 is built around an FPGA. The Ultimate 64 is a modern FPGA-based recreation of the C64 developed to run original hardware and software at full speed without emulation. via reddit.com/r/thisweekinretro