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Analogue is bringing beloved Nintendo and Sega consoles into the modern age with wireless controllers and USB-C charging. The Super Nt Plus and Mega Sg Plus let gamers play their old cartridges without hunting for vintage cables.
A Wisconsin game shop owner discovered nearly 100 never-before-seen Super Mario Bros. and Duck Hunt cartridges hidden in storage, including some that earned gaming's first perfect 10 grades. The find could rewrite video game history.
Lego and Sega are bringing back a slice of 90s gaming glory with a buildable Genesis console complete with tiny controllers and a Sonic cartridge. The 479-piece nostalgia trip hits stores next month for just $40.
The original developers behind ZSNES, a beloved 1990s Super Nintendo emulator, have returned after nearly two decades with a completely new project. Super ZSNES gives classic games modern graphics and audio upgrades while preserving the nostalgia of retro gaming.
A developer has successfully recreated the iconic 3DFX Voodoo 1 graphics chip using modern FPGA technology, bringing a piece of gaming history back to life. The project offers retro gaming fans an affordable alternative to hunting down expensive vintage hardware.
Scottish metal band Party Cannon released their new EP on 100 Nintendo 64 cartridges and sold out the US inventory in under 24 hours. The creative physical media release celebrates their new vocalist while tapping into fans' nostalgia for retro gaming.