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07 Jun
Hardware
RetroTINK 4K firmware v1.21.0 adds user-defined modelines via SD card

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.

04 Jun
Hardware
Rumor: licensed Sega handheld with cartridges may be in development

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.

November 2012
28 Nov
Hardware Nintendo 3DS
Nintendo 3DS XL Bundled With Free Mario Kart 7

Nintendo bundles Mario Kart 7 free with the 3DS XL for $199.99 starting December 2nd, the same price as the system alone.

16 Nov
Hardware Wii U
The Wii U: First New Gaming Console in 6 Years

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.

08 Nov
Hardware Wii U
Wii U Suppliers Sold Out

Major retailers including Walmart, GameStop and Best Buy have sold out of Wii U pre-orders ahead of the November 18th launch.

October 2012
31 Oct
Hardware Android
Wikipad Arrives at GameStop on October 31st

GameStop will sell the gaming-focused Wikipad Android tablet exclusively from October 31st for $499.

September 2012
19 Sep
Hardware PlayStation 3
TGS: The PlayStation 3 Slims Down Again

Sony reveals a new 'super slim' PS3 at TGS, cutting weight by over half and raising storage to 250GB and 500GB models.

13 Sep
Hardware Wii U
Wii U Pricing and Launch Date Set

Nintendo dates the Wii U for November 18th, with a $299.99 Basic set and a higher-storage Deluxe set bundling Nintendo Land.

July 2012
14 Jul
Hardware Xbox 360
Comic-Con 2012: Halo 4 Limited Edition Xbox 360 Announced

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.

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