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A Fully Functional Vertical Game Bub Rebuilt – Video by What’s Ken Making

30 January 202630 January 2026Anime0t4kuLeave a Comment

In his latest video, Ken takes a closer look at the Game Bub, an open source FPGA handheld console that was recently successfully crowdfunded. While the version that backers will receive uses a horizontal layout, the project originally started with two earlier vertical revisions, designs that never went into mass production. What makes this video […]

The Aluminum Xbox Prototype Returns, Built From Scratch – Video by Macho Nacho Productions On YouTube

31 October 202531 October 2025Anime0t4ku1 Comment

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 […]

Introducing the Metal Game Solid YouTube Channel and Retro 168

10 October 202510 October 2025Anime0t4kuLeave a Comment

We’re thrilled to announce the launch of the official Metal Game Solid YouTube channel, expanding our coverage of retro and FPGA gaming beyond the written word. The channel builds on the spirit of the website by bringing our news, insights, and weekly highlights to a new visual format. Our new weekly show, Retro 168, brings […]