Phil Hayton
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The 8Bitdo FlipPad isn't my absolute favorite way to play Game Boy games, but it could win me over this time next week (opens the original)
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Off the back of my full 8Bitdo FlipPad review, I've been weighing up whether a discount could help it thrive. It's already one of the best retro controllers for Game Boy games on your phone in my eyes, but with Prime Day sneaking up fast, it could end up at a no-brainer price, especially if you're not into buying a standalone handheld in 2026. There's room to argue that the 8Bitdo FlipPad is already pretty good value at $29.99, as it's $5 cheaper than its main rival, the GameSir Pocket Taco. Tha
The 8Bitdo FlipPad doesn't quite perfect turning your phone into a Game Boy, but I'd absolutely recommend it for cheeky Pokemon sessions (opens the original)
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The 8Bitdo FlipPad makes for an excellent, sleek way to turn your phone into a Game Boy handheld while retaining quick access to your screen. Its hinge mechanism is a standout solution to the issue of mobile controllers blocking access to your cellphone, and while there are caveats tied to the approach in terms of fit and additional features, this accessory will provide you with nice-feeling buttons for everything from Pokemon to Zelda: A Link to the Past. No wirelessly connectivity for other sy
The upcoming C64 and ZX Spectrum handheld just got hit with a six-month delay due to quality issues (opens the original)
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Sorry, '80s microcomputer crowd, the clamshell C64 and ZX Spectrum handhelds have been delayed until April 2027. The Retro Games Ltd and Blaze collab portables were originally meant to launch in just over two weeks' time, on October 15, but the duo of devices has been pushed back by six months due to production not meeting "high standards." In a statement shared on Blaze's HyperMegaTech website, the Evercade and Super Pocket creators say The C64 and The Spectrum handhelds now won't land until Ap
Ayaneo launches its Pocket Block for $79, and I'm glad the Game Boy clone has ditched the AI pitch (opens the original)
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Less than a month after its last launch, Ayaneo's Konkr Pocket Block is now available. The good news is that the Game Boy clone starts at just $79, and the arguably even better news is that it seems to have ditched all the AI marketing that haunted its unveiling back in May. In an announcement post marking the launch, Ayaneo describes the Konkr Pocket Block as "a premium vertical pocket Android handheld for gamers." (shock, horror). It also adds a nod to its "retro cyber design," a reference I c
Best early Black Friday retro deals 2026: Consoles, handhelds, and accessories I'd peek at ahead of the sales (opens the original)
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1. Retailers to watch2. Today's best deals Black Friday retro deals might not be at the top of your list ahead of the sales, but I'd argue they should be. The annual event doesn't always deliver great discounts on consoles, handhelds, and accessories for your classic systems, but seeing as modern gaming hardware prices are spiralling upwards, now is the time to perhaps focus on getting the most out of the oldies. Many of the best retro consoles, including modern remakes like the Atari 2600+ and
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