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Black Friday retro deals: handheld and console offers to watch during the sale

By Phil Hayton last updated

deals Here's what to expect from Black Friday retro deals ahead of the big sale next month, including consoles and handhelds to watch out for and insights.

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8Bitdo N64 controller in grey sitting on woodgrain desk next to buttons.

8Bitdo has a grey N64 controller on the way with authentically colorful buttons, and I need it after failing to make my own

By Phil Hayton published

News 8Bitdo just unveiled a new grey version of its N64 wireless controller, and as someone who recently tried to make their own, I'm itching to get hold of one.

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Dreamcast

Former Sega of America boss says leaving the console market was "traumatic" and "difficult": "We were in the eye of the storm of the PlayStation 2"

By Scott McCrae published

News "This was not a very easy and smooth transition for a company that built its business on hardware"

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Summercart64 inserted into Analogue 3D N64 console.

Got an Analogue 3D on the way? Grab this compatible N64 flash cart while it's cheap for Black Friday

By Phil Hayton published

Deals I can confirm the Kaico Summercart64 N64 flash cart works with the Analogue 3D, and it just dropped to a new record low price for Black Friday.

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Anbernic RG35XXSP on woodgrain surface with Marvel vs Capcom 2 title on screen and Super Pocket and RG35XX Plus handhelds in backdrop.

The clamshell handheld I tell the GBA SP not to worry about is under $60, but not at Amazon

By Phil Hayton published

Deals The Anbernic RG35XXSP is now under $60 at Aliexpress for Black Friday, and that's a sweet price for a souped-up Game Boy Advance SP.

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Analogue 3D

The Analogue 3D solves my biggest issues with the original N64, and it sets a new bar for retro console remakes

By Phil Hayton published

Review The Analogue 3D offers up a definitive way to play N64 games via the accuracy of FPGA tech and 4K visuals, and it sets a new bar for retro console remakes.

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Close up of Atari 7800+ console logo and cartridge slot.

Now that it's under $60, I'd say adding an Atari 7800+ to your retro console collection is a no-brainer

By Phil Hayton published

Deal The Atari 7800+ just dropped under $60 for the first time, and the retro console remake is perfect for physical game collectors and casual players alike.

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Hands holding Anbernic RG Cube with Crash Team Racing gameplay on screen.

Psst, there's a cheaper version of my favorite retro handheld you should watch over Black Friday

By Phil Hayton published

News The Anbernic RG CubeXX is a cheaper version of the handheld maker's square screen portable that is well worth keeping an eye on as we approach Black Friday.

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Close up of Kith Super Pocket screen.

I'm not sure who asked for a Super Pocket Capcom x Kith fashion collab, but it's a thing

By Phil Hayton published

News Both Blaze and Arcade1Up have teamed up with fashion brand Kith to create a limited edition Capcom Super Pocket and cabinet, but the latter is already gone.

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Gametank console with Ganymede gameplay in backdrop.

"This isn’t just another emulator" - I can't believe we're getting a new 8-bit console that's not a NES clone

By Phil Hayton published

News The Gametank is a brand-new 8-bit console that boasts its own library of cartridges, but uses its own architecture to run retro-style games.

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