A clever new DIY project shows how the Steam Deck can be transformed into a fully self-contained mini arcade cabinet. Instead of relying on a separate PC or single-board computer, the build uses the Steam Deck itself as the core of the system, slotting neatly into a custom 3D-printed enclosure with real arcade controls. The […]
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CastleMania Games has teased an upcoming release with a simple but effective message, Mega Smart Drive is coming soon. While no release date has been shared yet, the tease points to an imminent arrival of this new upgrade for Sega Mega Drive and Genesis hardware. Mega Smart Drive turns an original console into a fully […]
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Before the Xbox became the green and black plastic console we all know, Microsoft’s early prototype looked completely different. The first design was a massive X shaped block of solid aluminum, more like a sci-fi sculpture than a gaming machine. Built to impress at trade shows, it was never meant for production, mainly due to […]
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A creative modder on Reddit has transformed an old iPhone 4S into a fully functional retro gaming handheld, and it’s one of the cutest conversions we’ve seen yet. Sporting a custom metal shell with a Kirby-themed laser engraving, the modified device uses PS Vita buttons and a Bluetooth keyboard board to deliver tactile controls that […]
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This is seriously insane when you consider the level of talent poured into this device. Natalie said jokingly, back when the LEGO Game Boy was announced, that she would make a PCB (Printed Circuit Board) for it. Well, guess what? She did! Here are some key points about this project, but we do recommend reading […]
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One of my favourite YouTube channels is “there oughta be“, as they are always showcasing cool stuff when it comes to the Game Boy, especially the DMG (the original model), which is my personal favourite. Sebastian, the guy behind the channel, is the one who got GTA V working on the GB via a custom-designed […]
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The PlayStation Vita was a beloved handheld console, but it had its share of drawbacks, from expensive memory cards to an aging battery. But what if you could change all of that? The “Zac Builds” YouTube channel, known for its ambitious hardware modification projects, recently tackled the console in their video, “I FIXED the Playstation […]
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A new custom Super Famicom project, the OpenSFC, has been unveiled. Designed and built entirely by starlightk7 , the board is based on the original SHVC model, considered by many to be the best-designed of the two-chip Super Famicom/SNES boards. The SHVC layout includes a removable sound module, which has also been recreated for this […]
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This is not a red herring that Redherring32 is making a portable GameCube. This is the same engineer that previously brought us the handheld Original Xbox. So you know this project is in good great hands. They emphasise in a series of X posts (linked blow) that this is not a Wii but an actual […]
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αSNES mainboard prototype is being worked on by YveltalGriffin (@YveltalGriffin X). Pictures of the PCB have been shared over on X as well as a mock up of a planned Super Nintendo handheld console. This is not FPGA based and requires a donor SNES. So this will appeal to some of you and not to […]
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