Retro Gaming News Roundup: New Emulators, FPGA Consoles, Foldable Handhelds, PS6 Patent, CES 2026 Reveals & More
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0:00 Todays Conversation Starters
1:06 FPGA SuperStation One creator speaks out: Taki Udon explains the stress and challenges of bringing the FPGA-based SuperStation One console to market.
1:35 Trying to by funny but I fail
2:52 Back to FPGA Consoles
4:35 Eden Switch emulator performance update: The Eden Nintendo Switch emulator received a performance update improving gameplay speed and stability.
7:08 ePSXe PlayStation emulator updated after 10 years: The classic PlayStation emulator ePSXe gets its first major update in a decade.
8:09 AceMagic Retro X5 mini PC revealed: AceMagic Retro X5 is a retro-styled mini PC designed for emulation and desk gaming setups.
10:30 MAME emulator adds unreleased Atari game support: The MAME emulator now supports an unreleased Atari game and more preserved software.
12:35 Foldable-screen retro handhelds are coming: Retro gaming handhelds with foldable screens are starting to enter the market.
14:22 SEGA Channel revived on Raspberry Pi: Fans can now recreate the SEGA Channel experience using a Raspberry Pi.
24:42 Sony patents PS6 with full backward compatibility: Sony filed a PS6 patent promising native compatibility from PS1 through PS5 games.
28:00 Dolphin emulator low-latency update released: Dolphin emulator update 2512 improves low-latency performance for GameCube and Wii games.
29:00 Mangmi Pocket Max portable console detailed: New details reveal the Mangmi Pocket Max as a budget-focused retro gaming handheld.
30:09 IMP Mini Arcade Pro reviewed: The IMP Mini Arcade Pro delivers a compact arcade-style gaming experience for home use.
31:40 AYANEO Game Boy-style handheld announced: AYANEO revealed a Game Boy-inspired handheld with a $269 early bird price.
36:04 Miyoo Mini Flip foldable handheld revealed: The Miyoo Mini Flip shrinks retro gaming into a tiny 2.8-inch foldable handheld.
39:04 ModRetro launches updated Game Boy clone: ModRetro released a new version of its Game Boy-style handheld tied to a U.S. manufacturer.
40:40 AI RAM demand threatens emulation handhelds: Rising AI memory requirements could impact emulation handheld performance and pricing in 2026.
47:20 New Steam RPG inspired by Final Fantasy: A new RPG on Steam channels classic Final Fantasy-style gameplay and visuals.
48:35 Lost SEGA Channel games recovered: The Video Game History Foundation recovered previously undumped SEGA Channel games.
50:43 Amazon Prime Gaming free games January 2026: Amazon Prime Gaming offers free games in January 2026, including Civilization VI.
53:28 All retro gaming reveals from CES 2026: CES 2026 showcased new retro consoles, handhelds, and emulation hardware.
55:00 AYN Thor Lite handheld opens preorders: The AYN Thor Lite retro gaming handheld is now available for preorder.
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