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291 posts · Newest first · ← All NewsMicrosoft revealed the Xbox Series X25 Limited Edition: a translucent OG Green Series X with Duke controller callbacks, releasing November 2026.
Experimental firmware v1.21.0 for the RetroTINK 4K adds support for user-defined modeline files loaded from the SD card, ending the previous four-slot limit for custom output configurations.
A Reddit post from an electronics manufacturer employee describes a Sega-licensed low-cost handheld with a 5-inch OLED display, removable cartridges, and a focus on 2D and pixel art titles.
Nintendo bundles Mario Kart 7 free with the 3DS XL for $199.99 starting December 2nd, the same price as the system alone.
Nintendo's Wii U launches November 18th, the first new home console in six years, with 30-plus games and Basic ($299.99) and Deluxe sets.
Major retailers including Walmart, GameStop and Best Buy have sold out of Wii U pre-orders ahead of the November 18th launch.
GameStop will sell the gaming-focused Wikipad Android tablet exclusively from October 31st for $499.
Sony reveals a new 'super slim' PS3 at TGS, cutting weight by over half and raising storage to 250GB and 500GB models.
Nintendo dates the Wii U for November 18th, with a $299.99 Basic set and a higher-storage Deluxe set bundling Nintendo Land.
Microsoft and 343 reveal the Halo 4 Limited Edition Xbox 360 bundle at Comic-Con: custom blue-glowing console, two pads, 320GB drive and the game for $399.99.