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Ninja Gaiden Shadow for the Game Boy has been ported to the GBC, adding color and other forms of image enhancement. The project is called Ninja Gaiden Shadow DX.
www.romhacking.net/hacks/9283/
www.romhacking.net/hacks/9283/
www.romhacking.net
December 25, 2025 at 2:29 AM
Ninja Gaiden Shadow for the Game Boy has been ported to the GBC, adding color and other forms of image enhancement. The project is called Ninja Gaiden Shadow DX.
www.romhacking.net/hacks/9283/
www.romhacking.net/hacks/9283/
MANGMI has recently announced that their new Pocket Max handheld will run on a Snapdragon 865 processor. RAM and storage specs remain yet to be announced.
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retrohandhelds.gg/mangmis-pock...
MANGMI’s Pocket Max is Powered by a Rather Familiar Processor - Retro Handhelds
MANGMI confirms Snapdragon 865 for the Pocket Max, signaling strong performance while RAM, storage, and pricing details remain uncertain ahead of launch.
retrohandhelds.gg
December 25, 2025 at 2:26 AM
MANGMI has recently announced that their new Pocket Max handheld will run on a Snapdragon 865 processor. RAM and storage specs remain yet to be announced.
retrohandhelds.gg/mangmis-pock...
retrohandhelds.gg/mangmis-pock...
Source: Notebookcheck
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This tiny $12 gamepad sticks to your screen and makes smartphones feel like a real handheld
Playtiles, a $12 credit-card-sized gamepad that physically overlays smartphone touch controls, is finally reaching early backers after months of anticipation, delivering a surprisingly sturdy, adhesiv...
search.app
December 23, 2025 at 5:20 AM
Source: Notebookcheck
search.app/z6TuR
search.app/z6TuR
The decomp project for Twilight Princess has recently reached 100% completion. This is important because it allows for a recomp of the game, which would enable it to be playable natively on PC hardware, allowing for things like mods and graphical improvements.
github.com/zeldaret/tp
github.com/zeldaret/tp
GitHub - zeldaret/tp: Decompilation of The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess (GCN)
Decompilation of The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess (GCN) - zeldaret/tp
github.com
December 22, 2025 at 11:17 PM
The decomp project for Twilight Princess has recently reached 100% completion. This is important because it allows for a recomp of the game, which would enable it to be playable natively on PC hardware, allowing for things like mods and graphical improvements.
github.com/zeldaret/tp
github.com/zeldaret/tp
Romhack of Super Mario Bros. 3, Super Bruh Bros., is out now. Featuring 7 worlds of new mechanics, custom music, and objects not normally seen in smb3, the ROM can be downloaded now and played on an emulator or original hardware via a multicart.
Learn more here
www.romhacking.net/hacks/9267/
Learn more here
www.romhacking.net/hacks/9267/
www.romhacking.net
December 22, 2025 at 8:12 PM
Romhack of Super Mario Bros. 3, Super Bruh Bros., is out now. Featuring 7 worlds of new mechanics, custom music, and objects not normally seen in smb3, the ROM can be downloaded now and played on an emulator or original hardware via a multicart.
Learn more here
www.romhacking.net/hacks/9267/
Learn more here
www.romhacking.net/hacks/9267/
Steam has decided to discontinue the popular LCD model of Steam Deck.
retrohandhelds.gg/steam-deck-l...
retrohandhelds.gg/steam-deck-l...
RIP The Steam Deck (LCD), Long Live the Steam Deck (OLED) - Retro Handhelds
It's been almost four years since the first Steam Deck arrived, but Valve quit prolonging the inevitable and officially discontinued the Steam Deck LCD.
retrohandhelds.gg
December 21, 2025 at 9:45 PM
Steam has decided to discontinue the popular LCD model of Steam Deck.
retrohandhelds.gg/steam-deck-l...
retrohandhelds.gg/steam-deck-l...
"They Lied" - New Research Casts Doubt On Analogue 3D Accuracy Claims
www.timeextension.com/news/2025/12... (via @timeextension.com)
www.timeextension.com/news/2025/12... (via @timeextension.com)
"They Lied" - New Research Casts Doubt On Analogue 3D Accuracy Claims
Is the Analogue 3D as accurate as the marketing suggests?
www.timeextension.com
December 21, 2025 at 1:24 PM
"They Lied" - New Research Casts Doubt On Analogue 3D Accuracy Claims
www.timeextension.com/news/2025/12... (via @timeextension.com)
www.timeextension.com/news/2025/12... (via @timeextension.com)
Fan game, Mario Kart Amped Up gets a huge new release. Playable using either N64 hardware, FPGA, or N64 emulation, this new 3.0 update adds a ton of new features.
Learn more here
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Learn more here
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December 20, 2025 at 8:41 PM
Fan game, Mario Kart Amped Up gets a huge new release. Playable using either N64 hardware, FPGA, or N64 emulation, this new 3.0 update adds a ton of new features.
Learn more here
x.com/Litronom/sta...
Learn more here
x.com/Litronom/sta...
A 95% complete version of Resident Evil for the Gameboy Color was found recently.
An earlier build of this ROM was found. A short while ago, but this version is much more complete, and it's apparently very good.
www.gamesthatwerent.com/2025/12/resi...
An earlier build of this ROM was found. A short while ago, but this version is much more complete, and it's apparently very good.
www.gamesthatwerent.com/2025/12/resi...
Resident Evil (GameBoy Color) - Games That Weren't
How can you possibly squeeze a 32-bit PlayStation CD ROM game into a small Game Boy Color Cartridge? Well, HotGen would attempt to do just that with a conversion of Resident Evil in mid-1999 and to ma...
www.gamesthatwerent.com
December 19, 2025 at 10:14 PM
A 95% complete version of Resident Evil for the Gameboy Color was found recently.
An earlier build of this ROM was found. A short while ago, but this version is much more complete, and it's apparently very good.
www.gamesthatwerent.com/2025/12/resi...
An earlier build of this ROM was found. A short while ago, but this version is much more complete, and it's apparently very good.
www.gamesthatwerent.com/2025/12/resi...
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New video! Here is my review of the Anbernic RG477V, which is an excellent mix of design, comfort, screen, and performance. It's their best vertical handheld yet. youtu.be/gkPmfUMy_vo
December 17, 2025 at 5:45 PM
New video! Here is my review of the Anbernic RG477V, which is an excellent mix of design, comfort, screen, and performance. It's their best vertical handheld yet. youtu.be/gkPmfUMy_vo
Reposted by Save State Society
🚨 From this ROM dump, the community has assembled a working development build of the unreleased port of Popils for the NES. More unfolding live!
www.youtube.com/live/RJwR8jX...
www.youtube.com/live/RJwR8jX...
December 17, 2025 at 11:54 PM
🚨 From this ROM dump, the community has assembled a working development build of the unreleased port of Popils for the NES. More unfolding live!
www.youtube.com/live/RJwR8jX...
www.youtube.com/live/RJwR8jX...
Early bird purchasers of Play Tiles report that they are beginning to receive their orders.
Unlike controllers that encapsulate your phone, and often require Bluetooth connectivity, Play Tiles merely stick to the face of your phone and require no other connection.
retrohandhelds.gg/playtiles-be...
Unlike controllers that encapsulate your phone, and often require Bluetooth connectivity, Play Tiles merely stick to the face of your phone and require no other connection.
retrohandhelds.gg/playtiles-be...
Playtiles Begins Shipping To Backers - Retro Handhelds
Playtiles turns your phone into a pocket retro handheld, working with Delta, GB Studio games, and open-source-friendly, movable on-screen button emulators.
retrohandhelds.gg
December 18, 2025 at 12:01 AM
Early bird purchasers of Play Tiles report that they are beginning to receive their orders.
Unlike controllers that encapsulate your phone, and often require Bluetooth connectivity, Play Tiles merely stick to the face of your phone and require no other connection.
retrohandhelds.gg/playtiles-be...
Unlike controllers that encapsulate your phone, and often require Bluetooth connectivity, Play Tiles merely stick to the face of your phone and require no other connection.
retrohandhelds.gg/playtiles-be...
Recently, more than 100 ROMs thought to be lost to time have been made available to download thanks to video game preservationists.
Originally, these games were only available through Sega's subscription-based cable service, but are now available for all to enjoy.
retrohandhelds.gg/over-100-los...
Originally, these games were only available through Sega's subscription-based cable service, but are now available for all to enjoy.
retrohandhelds.gg/over-100-los...
Over 100 Lost Sega Genesis ROMs Recovered by VGHF - Retro Handhelds
The Video Game History Foundation recovered 144 Sega Channel ROMs from 1994-1998, including lost exclusives and prototypes, preserving the service's history.
retrohandhelds.gg
December 17, 2025 at 4:01 AM
Recently, more than 100 ROMs thought to be lost to time have been made available to download thanks to video game preservationists.
Originally, these games were only available through Sega's subscription-based cable service, but are now available for all to enjoy.
retrohandhelds.gg/over-100-los...
Originally, these games were only available through Sega's subscription-based cable service, but are now available for all to enjoy.
retrohandhelds.gg/over-100-los...
After a 7 year hiatus, the Demul emulator received a new update recently that greatly improves emulation across several systems, adding Hikaru arcade games to the compatibility list.
Learn more from their Discord
discord.com/invite/EddgXEF
Learn more from their Discord
discord.com/invite/EddgXEF
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December 15, 2025 at 2:40 AM
After a 7 year hiatus, the Demul emulator received a new update recently that greatly improves emulation across several systems, adding Hikaru arcade games to the compatibility list.
Learn more from their Discord
discord.com/invite/EddgXEF
Learn more from their Discord
discord.com/invite/EddgXEF
Bomberman fan game, Power Bomberman, released a new update today.
Combining retro aesthetics with modern sensibilities, Power Bomberman is said to be of comparable quality to games released by large publishers.
Find out more here:
www.bombermanboard.com/viewtopic.ph...
Combining retro aesthetics with modern sensibilities, Power Bomberman is said to be of comparable quality to games released by large publishers.
Find out more here:
www.bombermanboard.com/viewtopic.ph...
Power Bomberman 0.7.8 - BombermanBoard
www.bombermanboard.com
December 15, 2025 at 12:37 AM
Bomberman fan game, Power Bomberman, released a new update today.
Combining retro aesthetics with modern sensibilities, Power Bomberman is said to be of comparable quality to games released by large publishers.
Find out more here:
www.bombermanboard.com/viewtopic.ph...
Combining retro aesthetics with modern sensibilities, Power Bomberman is said to be of comparable quality to games released by large publishers.
Find out more here:
www.bombermanboard.com/viewtopic.ph...
Romhack Super Mario Bros. Remastered for the NES.
From their GitHub page. -
"A Remake / Celebration of the original 'Super Mario Bros.' games. Features new levels, custom modes, new characters, alongside a full level editor / custom level system!"
Get it here:
github.com/JHDev2006/Su...
From their GitHub page. -
"A Remake / Celebration of the original 'Super Mario Bros.' games. Features new levels, custom modes, new characters, alongside a full level editor / custom level system!"
Get it here:
github.com/JHDev2006/Su...
GitHub - JHDev2006/Super-Mario-Bros.-Remastered-Public: A Remake / Celebration of the original 'Super Mario Bros.' games. Features new levels, custom modes, new characters, alongside a full level edit...
A Remake / Celebration of the original 'Super Mario Bros.' games. Features new levels, custom modes, new characters, alongside a full level editor / custom level system! - JHDev2006/Super-M...
github.com
December 15, 2025 at 12:31 AM
Romhack Super Mario Bros. Remastered for the NES.
From their GitHub page. -
"A Remake / Celebration of the original 'Super Mario Bros.' games. Features new levels, custom modes, new characters, alongside a full level editor / custom level system!"
Get it here:
github.com/JHDev2006/Su...
From their GitHub page. -
"A Remake / Celebration of the original 'Super Mario Bros.' games. Features new levels, custom modes, new characters, alongside a full level editor / custom level system!"
Get it here:
github.com/JHDev2006/Su...
Developers are porting PC Sonic game, Sonic Robo Blast, to the 32X to be played on emulators, real hardware, and FPGAs.
Using the Doom engine, Sonic Robo Blast 32X gives us a look at what could have been if Sega put a little more effort into developing games for the 32X.
ssntails.srb2.org/srb32x/
Using the Doom engine, Sonic Robo Blast 32X gives us a look at what could have been if Sega put a little more effort into developing games for the 32X.
ssntails.srb2.org/srb32x/
ssntails.srb2.org
December 14, 2025 at 7:18 AM
Developers are porting PC Sonic game, Sonic Robo Blast, to the 32X to be played on emulators, real hardware, and FPGAs.
Using the Doom engine, Sonic Robo Blast 32X gives us a look at what could have been if Sega put a little more effort into developing games for the 32X.
ssntails.srb2.org/srb32x/
Using the Doom engine, Sonic Robo Blast 32X gives us a look at what could have been if Sega put a little more effort into developing games for the 32X.
ssntails.srb2.org/srb32x/
PC Engine emulator, Geargrafx, recently released an update introducing a plethora of new features, bringing the emulator up to par with other options.
Learn more here:
www.emucr.com/2025/12/gear...
Learn more here:
www.emucr.com/2025/12/gear...
Geargrafx v1.6.10 - EmuCR
www.emucr.com
December 14, 2025 at 7:07 AM
PC Engine emulator, Geargrafx, recently released an update introducing a plethora of new features, bringing the emulator up to par with other options.
Learn more here:
www.emucr.com/2025/12/gear...
Learn more here:
www.emucr.com/2025/12/gear...
Romhack of Super Mario Bros. 3, titled Super Smallio Bros 3 Version A, just released a new update.
Learn more from the project page here:
www.romhacking.net/hacks/9259/
Learn more from the project page here:
www.romhacking.net/hacks/9259/
www.romhacking.net
December 14, 2025 at 7:02 AM
Romhack of Super Mario Bros. 3, titled Super Smallio Bros 3 Version A, just released a new update.
Learn more from the project page here:
www.romhacking.net/hacks/9259/
Learn more from the project page here:
www.romhacking.net/hacks/9259/