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Pixel FX Morph 2K Upscaler Targets Retro Players At $200
GamesTopicApr 29, 2026

Pixel FX Morph 2K Upscaler Targets Retro Players At $200

Pixel FX has announced the Morph 2K, a new upscaler priced at $199.99. It is aimed at retro players who...

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Retro handheld gaming devices beside classic computer-style graphics
GamesTopicApr 29, 2026

Blaze Teases A Portable Twist On '80s Computers

A brief social teaser points toward Spectrum and C64 nostalgia, but the final form is still unclear.

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Rayman, Ubisoft's 1995 platform game hero.
GamesTopicApr 29, 2026

Rayman Remake Talk Points To A Gentler HD Return

The 1995 platformer may be coming back with sharper presentation and a less punishing flow.

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A small minimalist USB wireless remote placed next to a retro gaming setup.
GamesTopicApr 26, 2026

A Simple USB Remote That Fits Kodi And MiSTer

This compact wireless remote skips IR and keeps things simple, but that tradeoff may be exactly why it works so well across Kodi setups and MiSTer.

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A retro gaming scaler setup with analog video cables connected to a compact video processor.
GamesTopicApr 26, 2026

PixelFX Reveals Morph 2K

A lower-cost version of the Morph scaler brings 1080p60 output, built-in analog inputs, and a simpler path for players who do not need 4K.

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Recalbox RGB JAMMA 2 adapter kit for arcade cabinet use with a Raspberry Pi 5
GamesTopicApr 26, 2026

Recalbox RGB JAMMA 2 Brings Pi 5 Support To Arcade Cabs

A small but thoughtful follow-up, the RGB JAMMA 2 is built for Raspberry Pi 5 setups and aims to make arcade cabinet installs a little cleaner.

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A Neo Geo hardware mod setup connected to a modern display
GamesTopicApr 26, 2026

NeoPico-HD Adds 720p Support

A new NeoPico-HD update adds true 720p output through 3x integer scaling, alongside other recent improvements that could make digital video mods more practical and more affordable for Neo Geo owners.

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A retro gaming setup with a modded NES connected through A/V cables and a switch box.
GamesTopicApr 26, 2026

Lumacode Cable Tests With Switches

This short test explores a common question around Lumacode-modded consoles: can they run through a switch first and still play nicely with a digitizer or OSSC?

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A custom Xbox prototype-style console build on display
GamesTopicApr 26, 2026

Make Your Own Xbox Prototype

Tito’s new store puts Xbox prototype build files in the hands of the community, including a full-sized recreation with an optical drive and a programmable center jewel.

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A retro-inspired collage of MiSTer FPGA gaming updates, arcade cores, and classic console references.
GamesTopicApr 24, 2026

MiSTer FPGA Sees New Arcade Progress And More Retro Upgrades

A new MiSTer roundup brings word of wider Retro Achievements support, work on Darius II and The Ninja Warriors, an unofficial NES core update, a recent PICO-8 hybrid core refresh, and a developer interview with srg320.

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Zaxour Opens Spring 2026 Pre-Orders for CLD PD
GamesTopicApr 24, 2026

Zaxour Opens Spring 2026 Pre-Orders for CLD PD

Zaxour has opened another round of Spring 2026 pre-orders for the CLD PD, a replacement power supply mad...

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A tiny wrist-worn Game Boy Color style device with miniature game cartridges
GamesTopicApr 24, 2026

A Wristwatch-Sized Game Boy Color That Runs Real Cartridges

This tiny Game Boy Color watch skips emulation and sticks with original hardware, even if playing on it sounds more impressive than practical.

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Pokemon X and Y artwork representing the series move to Nintendo 3DS and full 3D presentation
GamesTopicApr 23, 2026

Why Pokemon X And Y Still Feel Like A Turning Point

Pokemon X and Y marked a big step forward for the series, pairing a full 3D world with new mechanics that left a lasting mark on later games.

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Screenshot-style artwork inspired by the Sega Saturn fighting game Ninku with anime-style fighters in a hand-drawn cel-1
GamesTopicApr 23, 2026

Saturn Fighter Ninku Gets An English Fan Translation

Exxistance has released an English fan translation for Ninku on Saturn, giving this unusual anime-based fighter a more accessible and polished feel.

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