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Elago's Keychain That Stores Switch Cartridges In A GAME BOY Is Now Only $13

Mon, 30 Mar 2026 15:26:25 -0000

<p>I am constantly on the lookout for Game Boy-focused ways to waste my money, and Elago have always happily taken that money thanks to their GAME BOY Airpods Case that featured in our <a href="https://retrododo.com/inside-my-retro-gaming-sling/" rel="noreferrer">EDC sling recently</a>, their stand for my Apple Watch, and now, they've created something cool</p>

<img src="https://retrododo.com/content/images/2026/03/elago-gb-switch-case.webp" alt="Elago's Keychain That Stores Switch Cartridges In A GAME BOY Is Now Only $13"><p>I am constantly on the lookout for Game Boy-focused ways to waste my money, and Elago have always happily taken that money thanks to their GAME BOY Airpods Case that featured in our <a href="https://retrododo.com/inside-my-retro-gaming-sling/" rel="noreferrer">EDC sling recently</a>, their stand for my Apple Watch, and now, they've created something cool for my Nintendo Switch 2 games.</p><p>They're calling it the <a href="https://geni.us/fLuoXBR?ref=retrododo.com" rel="noreferrer">NW5 Case Keyring</a> officially, and it's currently <a href="https://geni.us/fLuoXBR?ref=retrododo.com" rel="noreferrer"><strong><u>on Amazon for $13.49 thanks to a 10% off offer</u></strong></a> that they are currently promoting.</p><p>If it's your first time seeing it, me too. It wasn't promoted well, but it's in stock and ready for Switch 2 gamers to transport their Switch 2 cartridges in style.</p><figure class="kg-card kg-image-card"><img src="https://retrododo.com/content/images/2026/03/elago-switch-case-2.webp" class="kg-image" alt="Elago's Keychain That Stores Switch Cartridges In A GAME BOY Is Now Only $13" loading="lazy" width="1729" height="1080" srcset="https://retrododo.com/content/images/size/w600/2026/03/elago-switch-case-2.webp 600w, https://retrododo.com/content/images/size/w1000/2026/03/elago-switch-case-2.webp 1000w, https://retrododo.com/content/images/size/w1600/2026/03/elago-switch-case-2.webp 1600w, https://retrododo.com/content/images/2026/03/elago-switch-case-2.webp 1729w" sizes="(min-width: 720px) 720px"></figure><p>It's made entirely of silicone, just like their other GB-focused accessories, and it can fit up to three Nintendo Switch 1 + 2 cartridges and three Micro SD cards, exclusively.</p><p>If you place your Switch cartridges face-first, there's a cute cutout where the GAME BOY screen would be, showing the cartridge art instead to make it look like the GAME BOY is on. It comes with a silicon volume wheel and an on/off button, too, for nostalgic fidgeting.</p><p>On the side, a place for you to attach a carabiner, which comes included, so that you can add it to your backpack or sling for easy transportation.</p><figure class="kg-card kg-image-card"><img src="https://retrododo.com/content/images/2026/03/elago-switch-3-case.webp" class="kg-image" alt="Elago's Keychain That Stores Switch Cartridges In A GAME BOY Is Now Only $13" loading="lazy" width="1388" height="1386" srcset="https://retrododo.com/content/images/size/w600/2026/03/elago-switch-3-case.webp 600w, https://retrododo.com/content/images/size/w1000/2026/03/elago-switch-3-case.webp 1000w, https://retrododo.com/content/images/2026/03/elago-switch-3-case.webp 1388w" sizes="(min-width: 720px) 720px"></figure><figure class="kg-card kg-image-card"><img src="https://retrododo.com/content/images/2026/03/elago-switch-2-case-4.webp" class="kg-image" alt="Elago's Keychain That Stores Switch Cartridges In A GAME BOY Is Now Only $13" loading="lazy" width="1896" height="1308" srcset="https://retrododo.com/content/images/size/w600/2026/03/elago-switch-2-case-4.webp 600w, https://retrododo.com/content/images/size/w1000/2026/03/elago-switch-2-case-4.webp 1000w, https://retrododo.com/content/images/size/w1600/2026/03/elago-switch-2-case-4.webp 1600w, https://retrododo.com/content/images/2026/03/elago-switch-2-case-4.webp 1896w" sizes="(min-width: 720px) 720px"></figure><div style="display:none"><div class="kg-callout-emoji">❤️</div><div class="kg-callout-text">Like what you are reading? If you do and want to support us, you can do so by <a href="https://retrododo.com/#/portal/" rel="noreferrer"><u><b><strong class="underline" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">becoming a member</strong></b></u></a><u><b><strong class="underline" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">, </strong></b></u><a href="https://retrododo.com/#/portal/support" rel="noreferrer"><u><b><strong class="underline" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">tipping us</strong></b></u></a> or taking a look at our gaming accessory company <a href="https://gamenook.co.uk/discount/RETRODODO?ref=retrododo.com" rel="noreferrer"><u><b><strong class="underline" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">GAMENOOK</strong></b></u></a> (10% off just for you). This allows us to continue what we do without succumbing to algorithms, clickbait and over-intrusive ads, while paying human writers instead of AI.</div></div><p></p>
You Can Now Play Prince Of Persia On A Flipper Zero

Mon, 30 Mar 2026 13:53:46 -0000

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This is a port of Prince of Persia called Prince of Arabia, originally ported to Arduino-based consoles such as the <a href="https://retrododo.com/arduboy-fx-c-review/" rel="noreferrer">Arduboy FX-C</a>, which we reviewed a couple of weeks ago.</p><p>This takes advantage of the Flipper Zero's tiny 1.4" monochrome LCD display (128x64 px), and although its not going to open doors, hack things or unlock Amibo's it will kill some time if it's the only handheld device you have on you.</p><figure class="kg-card kg-video-card kg-width-regular kg-card-hascaption" data-kg-thumbnail="https://storage.ghost.io/c/58/fd/58fdc82a-ad84-44e2-ad58-166d1b419bc4/content/media/2026/03/J8WVuH76DDqHfbPy_thumb.jpg" data-kg-custom-thumbnail> <div class="kg-video-container"> <video src="https://storage.ghost.io/c/58/fd/58fdc82a-ad84-44e2-ad58-166d1b419bc4/content/media/2026/03/J8WVuH76DDqHfbPy.mp4" poster="https://img.spacergif.org/v1/1080x1920/0a/spacer.png" width="1080" height="1920" playsinline preload="metadata" style="background: transparent url('https://storage.ghost.io/c/58/fd/58fdc82a-ad84-44e2-ad58-166d1b419bc4/content/media/2026/03/J8WVuH76DDqHfbPy_thumb.jpg') 50% 50% / cover no-repeat;"></video> <div class="kg-video-overlay"> <button class="kg-video-large-play-icon" aria-label="Play video"> <svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" viewbox="0 0 24 24"> <path d="M23.14 10.608 2.253.164A1.559 1.559 0 0 0 0 1.557v20.887a1.558 1.558 0 0 0 2.253 1.392L23.14 13.393a1.557 1.557 0 0 0 0-2.785Z"/> </svg> </button> </div> <div class="kg-video-player-container"> <div class="kg-video-player"> <button class="kg-video-play-icon" aria-label="Play video"> <svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" viewbox="0 0 24 24"> <path d="M23.14 10.608 2.253.164A1.559 1.559 0 0 0 0 1.557v20.887a1.558 1.558 0 0 0 2.253 1.392L23.14 13.393a1.557 1.557 0 0 0 0-2.785Z"/> </svg> </button> <button class="kg-video-pause-icon kg-video-hide" aria-label="Pause video"> <svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" viewbox="0 0 24 24"> <rect x="3" y="1" width="7" height="22" rx="1.5" ry="1.5"/> <rect x="14" y="1" width="7" height="22" rx="1.5" ry="1.5"/> </svg> </button> <span class="kg-video-current-time">0:00</span> <div class="kg-video-time"> /<span class="kg-video-duration">0:55</span> </div> <input type="range" class="kg-video-seek-slider" max="100" value="0"> <button class="kg-video-playback-rate" aria-label="Adjust playback speed">1×</button> <button class="kg-video-unmute-icon" aria-label="Unmute"> <svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" viewbox="0 0 24 24"> <path d="M15.189 2.021a9.728 9.728 0 0 0-7.924 4.85.249.249 0 0 1-.221.133H5.25a3 3 0 0 0-3 3v2a3 3 0 0 0 3 3h1.794a.249.249 0 0 1 .221.133 9.73 9.73 0 0 0 7.924 4.85h.06a1 1 0 0 0 1-1V3.02a1 1 0 0 0-1.06-.998Z"/> </svg> </button> <button class="kg-video-mute-icon kg-video-hide" aria-label="Mute"> <svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" viewbox="0 0 24 24"> <path d="M16.177 4.3a.248.248 0 0 0 .073-.176v-1.1a1 1 0 0 0-1.061-1 9.728 9.728 0 0 0-7.924 4.85.249.249 0 0 1-.221.133H5.25a3 3 0 0 0-3 3v2a3 3 0 0 0 3 3h.114a.251.251 0 0 0 .177-.073ZM23.707 1.706A1 1 0 0 0 22.293.292l-22 22a1 1 0 0 0 0 1.414l.009.009a1 1 0 0 0 1.405-.009l6.63-6.631A.251.251 0 0 1 8.515 17a.245.245 0 0 1 .177.075 10.081 10.081 0 0 0 6.5 2.92 1 1 0 0 0 1.061-1V9.266a.247.247 0 0 1 .073-.176Z"/> </svg> </button> <input type="range" class="kg-video-volume-slider" max="100" value="100"> </div> </div> </div> <figcaption><p dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Video credit: </span><a href="https://x.com/flipper_net/status/2037532483617505587?s=20&ref=retrododo.com" rel="noreferrer"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Flipper Devices</span></a></p></figcaption> </figure><p>It's available to download and install on your device via <a href="https://lab.flipper.net/apps/princeofarabia?ref=retrododo.com" rel="noreferrer">Flipper's App Store</a>, and it's completely free to download. And if you really want to take it a step further, you can pair this with the video game module that Flipper sales which allows you to hook it up to an HDMI TV.</p><p>Now, that may feel a little clunky while using the tiny controls, but it's possible if that's what you want to experience the full one-hour game, with a remade soundtrack on this little fella.</p><p>Shout out to <a href="https://github.com/Press-Play-On-Tape?ref=retrododo.com" rel="noreferrer">The Press Play On Tape</a> team for developing this game and making it possible on these weird and wacky handheld devices.</p><div style="display:none"><div class="kg-callout-emoji">❤️</div><div class="kg-callout-text">Like what you are reading? 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Rockstar North Devkit Containing GTA 4 Beta Build Found At Car Boot Sale

Mon, 30 Mar 2026 12:14:36 -0000

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It was impressive, but nowhere near as amazing as picking up an Xbox 360 and discovering it's actually a Devkit from Rockstar North. </p><p>Yes, a lucky gamer by the name of janmatant has posted on GTAForums about their great find after heading down to a car boot sale in Scotland, Rockstar North's location. They picked up an Xbox 360 that someone was selling for £5, only to find that it was no ordinary console. </p><figure class="kg-card kg-image-card kg-card-hascaption"><img src="https://retrododo.com/content/images/2026/03/liberty-ferry-gta-4.jpeg" class="kg-image" alt="Rockstar North Devkit Containing GTA 4 Beta Build Found At Car Boot Sale" loading="lazy" width="1919" height="1006" srcset="https://retrododo.com/content/images/size/w600/2026/03/liberty-ferry-gta-4.jpeg 600w, https://retrododo.com/content/images/size/w1000/2026/03/liberty-ferry-gta-4.jpeg 1000w, https://retrododo.com/content/images/size/w1600/2026/03/liberty-ferry-gta-4.jpeg 1600w, https://retrododo.com/content/images/2026/03/liberty-ferry-gta-4.jpeg 1919w" sizes="(min-width: 720px) 720px"><figcaption><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Credit: janmatant/Rockstar Games</span></figcaption></figure><p>Imagine getting that Xbox home and discovering that it held a 118GB beta build for GTA 4 on there, with a boatload of beta characters, unused logos, models, and much more on there. </p><figure class="kg-card kg-image-card kg-card-hascaption"><img src="https://retrododo.com/content/images/2026/03/zombie-models-beta-gta-4.jpeg" class="kg-image" alt="Rockstar North Devkit Containing GTA 4 Beta Build Found At Car Boot Sale" loading="lazy" width="1404" height="317" srcset="https://retrododo.com/content/images/size/w600/2026/03/zombie-models-beta-gta-4.jpeg 600w, https://retrododo.com/content/images/size/w1000/2026/03/zombie-models-beta-gta-4.jpeg 1000w, https://retrododo.com/content/images/2026/03/zombie-models-beta-gta-4.jpeg 1404w" sizes="(min-width: 720px) 720px"><figcaption><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Credit: janmatant/Rockstar Games</span></figcaption></figure><p>I mean, the console itself <em>does</em> have a Rockstar North label on it, so I'm sure if someone had done a little bit of research, they could have probably sold it on for a lot more money than £5. Still, I'm glad that janmatant managed to pick up a slice of retro gaming history for a bargain price. </p><figure class="kg-card kg-image-card kg-card-hascaption"><img src="https://retrododo.com/content/images/2026/03/GTA-Beta-Cop.webp" class="kg-image" alt="Rockstar North Devkit Containing GTA 4 Beta Build Found At Car Boot Sale" loading="lazy" width="751" height="750" srcset="https://retrododo.com/content/images/size/w600/2026/03/GTA-Beta-Cop.webp 600w, https://retrododo.com/content/images/2026/03/GTA-Beta-Cop.webp 751w" sizes="(min-width: 720px) 720px"><figcaption><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Credit: janmatant/Rockstar Games</span></figcaption></figure><p>The console also has a cut minigame of zombies that never made the final game, as well as the Liberty ferry from the first trailer, and some songs and radio stations that didn't cut the mustard. Janmatant is now looking to sell the console with a guide price of £800.</p><p>You can find out more by checking out the original thread on <a href="https://gtaforums.com/topic/735829-grand-theft-auto-iv-beta-hunt/page/109/?ref=retrododo.com#comment-1072656506">GTA Forums</a>!</p><div style="display:none"><div class="kg-callout-emoji">❤️</div><div class="kg-callout-text">Like what you are reading? 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HackDex Helps You Find & Manage Pokémon ROM Hacks Safely & Legally

Mon, 30 Mar 2026 10:14:13 -0000

<p>We've covered many ROM hacks in the past, mostly <a href="https://retrododo.com/best-pokemon-rom-hacks/" rel="noreferrer">Pokémon ROM Hacks</a>, seeing as they're incredibly popular nowadays, and for good reason; some of them are remarkable games, such as <a href="https://retrododo.com/pokemon-unbound-review/" rel="noreferrer">Pokémon Unbound</a> and <a href="https://retrododo.com/pokemon-lazarus-rom-hack-gets-huge-2-0-update/" rel="noreferrer">Pokémon Lazarus</a>.</p><p>But finding them, understanding if</p>

<img src="https://retrododo.com/content/images/2026/03/hack-dex.webp" alt="HackDex Helps You Find & Manage Pokémon ROM Hacks Safely & Legally"><p>We've covered many ROM hacks in the past, mostly <a href="https://retrododo.com/best-pokemon-rom-hacks/" rel="noreferrer">Pokémon ROM Hacks</a>, seeing as they're incredibly popular nowadays, and for good reason; some of them are remarkable games, such as <a href="https://retrododo.com/pokemon-unbound-review/" rel="noreferrer">Pokémon Unbound</a> and <a href="https://retrododo.com/pokemon-lazarus-rom-hack-gets-huge-2-0-update/" rel="noreferrer">Pokémon Lazarus</a>.</p><p>But finding them, understanding if the community likes them via reviews, and what type of features they have is a little bit cumbersome if your favourite retro gaming website doesn't cover them, and that's not to mention filtering through some very dodgy websites to acquire them... usually illegally.</p><p>Today, I stumbled across a website called <a href="https://www.hackdex.app/?ref=retrododo.com" rel="noreferrer">HackDex</a>, a simple, well-organised website that showcases the most popular ROM hacks on the market. It offers the ability to patch your own obtain ROM files legally, shows what type of features each ROM hack offers, for example, Pokémon Too Many Types 2 has "custom types, custom moves, Mega Evolutions, is based on Pokémon Emerald and HackDex even shows you how many downloads the game has, reviews and the ability to follow the developers behind them.</p><div style="display:none"><div class="kg-callout-emoji">🤝</div><div class="kg-callout-text"><b><strong style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Like our website?</strong></b> Support us as an independent publisher by <a href="https://retrododo.com/#/portal/support" rel="noreferrer"><u><b><strong class="underline" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">tipping</strong></b></u></a>, <a href="https://retrododo.com/#/portal/" rel="noreferrer"><u><b><strong class="underline" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">joining our paid community</strong></b></u></a> or checking out our accessories brand <a href="https://gamenook.co.uk/?ref=retrododo.com" rel="noreferrer"><u><b><strong class="underline" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">GAMENOOK</strong></b></u></a>!</div></div><figure class="kg-card kg-image-card"><img src="https://retrododo.com/content/images/2026/03/hacked-tmt2.webp" class="kg-image" alt="HackDex Helps You Find & Manage Pokémon ROM Hacks Safely & Legally" loading="lazy" width="2000" height="1389" srcset="https://retrododo.com/content/images/size/w600/2026/03/hacked-tmt2.webp 600w, https://retrododo.com/content/images/size/w1000/2026/03/hacked-tmt2.webp 1000w, https://retrododo.com/content/images/size/w1600/2026/03/hacked-tmt2.webp 1600w, https://retrododo.com/content/images/size/w2400/2026/03/hacked-tmt2.webp 2400w" sizes="(min-width: 720px) 720px"></figure><p>What HackDex is really known for is the ability to upload your own legally-sourced ROM files from your cartridges by using something like the <a href="https://retrododo.com/gb-operator/" rel="noreferrer">Epilogue GB Operator</a>, and then allowing HackDex to legally patch your game into a community-made ROM hack, instead of downloading an entire new file from a random website, which comes with obvious risks.</p><p>For example, I uploaded my official Pokémon Yellow ROM file from my cartridge, and it gave me the ability to patch it into two different Pokémon ROM hacks with a simple press of a download button.</p><figure class="kg-card kg-image-card"><img src="https://retrododo.com/content/images/2026/03/poke-yellow-patch.webp" class="kg-image" alt="HackDex Helps You Find & Manage Pokémon ROM Hacks Safely & Legally" loading="lazy" width="1920" height="1080" srcset="https://retrododo.com/content/images/size/w600/2026/03/poke-yellow-patch.webp 600w, https://retrododo.com/content/images/size/w1000/2026/03/poke-yellow-patch.webp 1000w, https://retrododo.com/content/images/size/w1600/2026/03/poke-yellow-patch.webp 1600w, https://retrododo.com/content/images/2026/03/poke-yellow-patch.webp 1920w" sizes="(min-width: 720px) 720px"></figure><p>You can do this with most retro Pokémon games, such as Pokémon Red/Blue, Gold/Silver, Emerald/Ruby/Sapphire, Pokémon Pinball, White/Black, Heart Gold/Soul Silver and a lot more.</p><p>It's as simple as uploading your ROM file, patching, and then inserting the file onto your handheld/PC/console to start playing. It's now my go to soure for finding ROM hacks legally.</p><p>So, put simply, Hackdex is a community hub for discovering Pokémon ROM hacks (exclusively for now). It centralises ROM hack discovery and provides a legal, in-browser patching system to play ROM hacks safely and easily.</p><figure class="kg-card kg-image-card"><img src="https://retrododo.com/content/images/2026/03/hackdex-rom-hacks.webp" class="kg-image" alt="HackDex Helps You Find & Manage Pokémon ROM Hacks Safely & Legally" loading="lazy" width="1966" height="2000" srcset="https://retrododo.com/content/images/size/w600/2026/03/hackdex-rom-hacks.webp 600w, https://retrododo.com/content/images/size/w1000/2026/03/hackdex-rom-hacks.webp 1000w, https://retrododo.com/content/images/size/w1600/2026/03/hackdex-rom-hacks.webp 1600w, https://retrododo.com/content/images/2026/03/hackdex-rom-hacks.webp 1966w" sizes="(min-width: 720px) 720px"></figure><p>You won't find complete, downloadable ROM hacks here; they focus on legal distribution by hosting and sharing "patches" rather than complete ROM hack files. You are 100% responsible for obtaining your own base ROMs legally, typically by extracting them from your cartridges using accessories.</p><p>If you are a developer of your own ROM hack, you can submit your own to be reviewed, and if accepted, it will be uploaded to HackDex for many retro gamers to discover and download. I honestly wish I had known about this website sooner. It's great, visit <a href="https://www.hackdex.app/?ref=retrododo.com" rel="noreferrer">HackDex</a> today to discover new Pokémon ROM hacks.</p><figure class="kg-card kg-embed-card"><iframe width="200" height="113" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/MgCH68uwKvs?feature=oembed" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" referrerpolicy="strict-origin-when-cross-origin" allowfullscreen title="The Perfect Handheld For Pokémon ROM Hacks"></iframe></figure><div style="display:none"><div class="kg-callout-emoji">❤️</div><div class="kg-callout-text">Like what you are reading? 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Pokémon Crystal - Curse Of The Unown King Brings One Fan's Horror Story To Life

Mon, 30 Mar 2026 09:51:39 -0000

<div class="kg-card kg-callout-card kg-callout-card-green"><div class="kg-callout-emoji">💌</div><div class="kg-callout-text">Like retro gaming news? <a href="https://retrododo.com/subscribe/" rel="noreferrer"><u><i><b><strong class="italic underline" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Join our free newsletter</strong></b></i></u></a> to receive a weekly round-up from our team of nerds.</div></div><p>How many of you have heard of Pokémon Creepypasta? I'm pretty new to the term, but I've spent a lot of time reading through some</p>

<div style="display:none"><div class="kg-callout-emoji">💌</div><div class="kg-callout-text">Like retro gaming news? <a href="https://retrododo.com/subscribe/" rel="noreferrer"><u><i><b><strong class="italic underline" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Join our free newsletter</strong></b></i></u></a> to receive a weekly round-up from our team of nerds.</div></div><img src="https://retrododo.com/content/images/2026/03/pokemon-crystal-curse-of-the-unown-king.jpg" alt="Pokémon Crystal - Curse Of The Unown King Brings One Fan's Horror Story To Life"><p>How many of you have heard of Pokémon Creepypasta? I'm pretty new to the term, but I've spent a lot of time reading through some pretty strange and wonderful stories this past weekend, burrowing down a rabbit hole and getting lost in a world of Pokémon horror stories.</p><p>Curse of the Unown King is one of these <a href="https://pokepasta.fandom.com/wiki/Curse_of_the_Unown_King?ref=retrododo.com">stories</a>, written by an anonymous Pokémon fan who, after staying at home on Christmas Eve with a fever, heard a knock at the door and found a strange package on their doorstep with a Pokémon Silver cartridge and some specific instructions inside. </p><p>The instructions inside the box seemed to follow a pattern that matched the writer's current hour of gaming, with tasks taking place in real time. It meant that everything led to a 3 am showdown with the Unown King, after 666 hours of gameplay. </p><p><em>'The Unown King had killed every person and Pokémon in the game, hence what his Pokédex page said.'</em></p><figure class="kg-card kg-image-card"><img src="https://retrododo.com/content/images/2026/03/pokemon-crystal-unown-king-rom-hack.jpg" class="kg-image" alt="Pokémon Crystal - Curse Of The Unown King Brings One Fan's Horror Story To Life" loading="lazy" width="1280" height="720" srcset="https://retrododo.com/content/images/size/w600/2026/03/pokemon-crystal-unown-king-rom-hack.jpg 600w, https://retrododo.com/content/images/size/w1000/2026/03/pokemon-crystal-unown-king-rom-hack.jpg 1000w, https://retrododo.com/content/images/2026/03/pokemon-crystal-unown-king-rom-hack.jpg 1280w" sizes="(min-width: 720px) 720px"></figure><p>I've had a fever before, and I thought I was in a coal mine. I sat scraping coal off the walls of my living room with my hands so that I could keep me and my parents warm. I know what kinds of strange things you can hallucinate when you're ill, so whether or not this was a figment of the writer's imagination or not remains to be seen. Still, ROM hacker Oxygen has brought the horror story to life in a hack of Pokémon Crystal.</p><figure class="kg-card kg-image-card"><img src="https://retrododo.com/content/images/2026/03/pokemon-crystal-king-room.jpg" class="kg-image" alt="Pokémon Crystal - Curse Of The Unown King Brings One Fan's Horror Story To Life" loading="lazy" width="1280" height="720" srcset="https://retrododo.com/content/images/size/w600/2026/03/pokemon-crystal-king-room.jpg 600w, https://retrododo.com/content/images/size/w1000/2026/03/pokemon-crystal-king-room.jpg 1000w, https://retrododo.com/content/images/2026/03/pokemon-crystal-king-room.jpg 1280w" sizes="(min-width: 720px) 720px"></figure><p>Oxygen has brought this creepy story to life in an actual game, faithfully recreating the tale with some new optional bonus content. They've also hinted that they might add some new content in time too, perhaps giving you the option to play through some other creepypasta scripts or even getting some more insight from the original creator of the narrative, who might very well be hiding behind their sofa playing the game of their own terrible fever dream.</p><p>Head to the project's page on <a href="https://www.pokecommunity.com/threads/pok%C3%A9mon-crystal-curse-of-the-unown-king-gsc-recreation-oxygens-take.541582/?ref=retrododo.com">Poké Community</a> to find out more!</p><div style="display:none"><div class="kg-callout-emoji">❤️</div><div class="kg-callout-text">Like what you are reading? If you do and want to support us, you can do so by <a href="https://retrododo.com/#/portal/" rel="noreferrer"><u><b><strong class="underline" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">becoming a member</strong></b></u></a><u><b><strong class="underline" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">, </strong></b></u><a href="https://retrododo.com/#/portal/support" rel="noreferrer"><u><b><strong class="underline" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">tipping us</strong></b></u></a> or taking a look at our gaming accessory company <a href="https://gamenook.co.uk/discount/RETRODODO?ref=retrododo.com" rel="noreferrer"><u><b><strong class="underline" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">GAMENOOK</strong></b></u></a> (10% off just for you). This allows us to continue what we do without succumbing to algorithms, clickbait and over-intrusive ads, while paying human writers instead of AI.</div></div>
Every Banned Pokémon Card Ever Made [Full List]

Fri, 27 Mar 2026 14:57:32 -0000

<p>I have been collecting Pokémon cards ever since the first release of Base Set in 1999 here in the United Kingdom. Since then, thousands of new cards have come to fruition, with new setsn being released every few months nowadays.</p><p>Now, Pokémon are very strict with</p>

<img src="https://retrododo.com/content/images/2026/03/banned-pokemon-cards-1.webp" alt="Every Banned Pokémon Card Ever Made [Full List]"><p>I have been collecting Pokémon cards ever since the first release of Base Set in 1999 here in the United Kingdom. Since then, thousands of new cards have come to fruition, with new setsn being released every few months nowadays.</p><p>Now, Pokémon are very strict with what goes out to the public, with deep reviews and quality checks before even making it to print.</p><p>However, back in the early days of Pokémon, during the Wizards of the Coast era, some designs made their way into print that would later be removed.</p><p>So, here is a full list of Pokémon cards that were previously banned and/or replaced with new artwork.</p><div style="display:none"><div class="kg-callout-emoji">❤️</div><div class="kg-callout-text">Collect graded Pokémon cards? Make sure to check out <a href="https://gamenook.co.uk/products/the-barrier?variant=51282191450450&ref=retrododo.com" rel="noreferrer"><u><b><strong class="underline" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">GAMENOOK</strong></b></u></a>, they're building eco-friendly PSA card protectors made from 100% recycled plastic. They even plant a tree for every one sold too! ♻️🌲</div></div><h2 id="sabrinas-gaze">Sabrina's Gaze</h2><figure class="kg-card kg-image-card"><img src="https://retrododo.com/content/images/2026/03/sabrinas-gaze-pokemon.webp" class="kg-image" alt="Every Banned Pokémon Card Ever Made [Full List]" loading="lazy" width="1263" height="1021" srcset="https://retrododo.com/content/images/size/w600/2026/03/sabrinas-gaze-pokemon.webp 600w, https://retrododo.com/content/images/size/w1000/2026/03/sabrinas-gaze-pokemon.webp 1000w, https://retrododo.com/content/images/2026/03/sabrinas-gaze-pokemon.webp 1263w" sizes="(min-width: 720px) 720px"></figure><p>One of the most popular banned Pokémon cards is one called Sabrina's Gaze, originally released in <strong>1999</strong> inside the <strong>Gym 2 Challenge set</strong>, exclusively released in Japan.</p><p>This one should be pretty obvious as to why the artwork was changed for the Western release. It shows Sarbina holding a Master Ball in what could be an offensive way, holding it with the middle finger, which is an insult in many countries, including Japan, due to Western media influence.</p><p>It was changed to Sarbina, simply throwing a Master Ball in its Western release, which is much less aggressive, admittedly. This card is <a href="https://www.ebay.co.uk/sch/i.html?_nkw=sabrinas+gaze+pokemon&_sacat=0&_from=R40&_trksid=p2332490.m570.l1313&mkcid=1&mkrid=710-53481-19255-0&siteid=3&campid=5338676906&customid=&toolid=10001&mkevt=1&ref=retrododo.com" rel="noreferrer">available to purchase on eBay</a>, ungraded and graded.</p><h2 id="mistys-tears">Misty's Tears</h2><figure class="kg-card kg-image-card"><img src="https://retrododo.com/content/images/2026/03/mistys-tears-pokemon.webp" class="kg-image" alt="Every Banned Pokémon Card Ever Made [Full List]" loading="lazy" width="1263" height="1021" srcset="https://retrododo.com/content/images/size/w600/2026/03/mistys-tears-pokemon.webp 600w, https://retrododo.com/content/images/size/w1000/2026/03/mistys-tears-pokemon.webp 1000w, https://retrododo.com/content/images/2026/03/mistys-tears-pokemon.webp 1263w" sizes="(min-width: 720px) 720px"></figure><p>Another popular banned Pokémon card is called Misty's Tears. Exclusively released in Japan, this card was released in <strong>1998</strong> and was part of the <strong>Hanada City Gym Deck</strong>.</p><p>This image shows Misty holding her Staryu, but if you look closely, Misty is wearing no clothes, making it the only card from Pokémon featuring a naked character.</p><p>Though many made their way into the public's hands, it was quickly changed for Western reprints. This card is still <a href="https://www.ebay.co.uk/sch/i.html?_nkw=misty%27s+tears+pokemon+card+japanese&_sacat=0&_from=R40&_trksid=m570.l1313&_odkw=misty%27s+tears+pokemon+card+japanese+psa+10&_osacat=0&mkcid=1&mkrid=710-53481-19255-0&siteid=3&campid=5338676906&customid=&toolid=10001&mkevt=1&ref=retrododo.com" rel="noreferrer">available to purchase on eBay</a>, ungraded and graded.</p><h2 id="grimer">Grimer</h2><figure class="kg-card kg-image-card"><img src="https://retrododo.com/content/images/2026/03/grimer-banned-pokemon-card.webp" class="kg-image" alt="Every Banned Pokémon Card Ever Made [Full List]" loading="lazy" width="1263" height="1021" srcset="https://retrododo.com/content/images/size/w600/2026/03/grimer-banned-pokemon-card.webp 600w, https://retrododo.com/content/images/size/w1000/2026/03/grimer-banned-pokemon-card.webp 1000w, https://retrododo.com/content/images/2026/03/grimer-banned-pokemon-card.webp 1263w" sizes="(min-width: 720px) 720px"></figure><p>One of the oldest banned Pokémon cards was from <strong>1997</strong> and featured in the <strong>Team Rocket set</strong>, showcasing Grimer hiding under a drain cover peaking up into the street while a person walks by in a skirt.</p><p>Many took this as a little bit creepy and perverted in a way, as it could have been a younger child going to school. Pokémon agreed and decided to change where Grimer was looking in future prints of this for the Western Team Rocket set released in 2000. These cards are <a href="https://www.ebay.co.uk/sch/i.html?_nkw=gimer+japanese+banned+psa&_sacat=0&_from=R40&_trksid=p2332490.m570.l1313&mkcid=1&mkrid=710-53481-19255-0&siteid=3&campid=5338676906&customid=&toolid=10001&mkevt=1&ref=retrododo.com" rel="noreferrer">available for purchase on eBay</a>, ungraded or graded.</p><h2 id="sabrinas-gengar">Sabrina's Gengar</h2><figure class="kg-card kg-image-card"><img src="https://retrododo.com/content/images/2026/03/sabrinas-gengar-banned-pokemon-card.webp" class="kg-image" alt="Every Banned Pokémon Card Ever Made [Full List]" loading="lazy" width="1263" height="1021" srcset="https://retrododo.com/content/images/size/w600/2026/03/sabrinas-gengar-banned-pokemon-card.webp 600w, https://retrododo.com/content/images/size/w1000/2026/03/sabrinas-gengar-banned-pokemon-card.webp 1000w, https://retrododo.com/content/images/2026/03/sabrinas-gengar-banned-pokemon-card.webp 1263w" sizes="(min-width: 720px) 720px"></figure><p>Sabrina's back again with another banned card, and this one comes from the exact same set as Sabrina's Gaze, too. Released in <strong>1999</strong>, this was a part of the <strong>Gym 2 set</strong>, exclusively released in Japan. It has a slightly more subtle, negative artwork this time.</p><p>If you take a close look at the Japanese version, you can see in the background Gengar is stood infront of gravestones. Indicating that Gengar is waiting to feast on the souls of the dead, a depressing piece of art that certainly disrespects the dead in a way that doesn't fit Pokémons brand.</p><p>They altered this in a very bizarre way for the Western release, a boring way in fact, by simply covering the entire artwork in agressive holofoil and removing the gravestones entirely. Some people like this, but in my opinion its a sloppy and lazy way around editing the previous artwork, and now it just looks like Gengar is standing in the middle of nothing, which may be fitting, seeing as it's a ghost-type.</p><h2 id="jynx-base-set">Jynx (Base Set) </h2><figure class="kg-card kg-image-card"><img src="https://retrododo.com/content/images/2026/03/jynx-abse-set-banned-japanese-card.webp" class="kg-image" alt="Every Banned Pokémon Card Ever Made [Full List]" loading="lazy" width="1263" height="1021" srcset="https://retrododo.com/content/images/size/w600/2026/03/jynx-abse-set-banned-japanese-card.webp 600w, https://retrododo.com/content/images/size/w1000/2026/03/jynx-abse-set-banned-japanese-card.webp 1000w, https://retrododo.com/content/images/2026/03/jynx-abse-set-banned-japanese-card.webp 1263w" sizes="(min-width: 720px) 720px"></figure><p>This is a card I remember being banned, as some of them mades its way into the UK and were something that Pokémon took a while to change, with banned artwork making its way later into the 90's and even the 2000's.</p><p>Jynx is a Pokémon that was released in the original 151, and was a Pokémon that had a black body and face. As Pokémon gained popularity, many fans questioned if this was in some way racist. Obviously, it wasn't, but Pokémon wanted to play it safe and changed Jynx's face and colour closer to purple.</p><p>This card was released in Japan in <strong>1996</strong> as part of the <strong>original Base Set</strong> cards and was the first of the many Jynx cards to be changed for Western release. This card is <a href="https://www.ebay.co.uk/sch/i.html?_nkw=japanese+jynx+base+set+psa&_sacat=0&_from=R40&_trksid=m570.l1313&_odkw=japanese+jynx+base+set+&_osacat=0&mkcid=1&mkrid=710-53481-19255-0&siteid=3&campid=5338676906&customid=&toolid=10001&mkevt=1&ref=retrododo.com" rel="noreferrer">available to purchase on eBay</a> undgraed and graded.</p><div style="display:none"><div class="kg-callout-emoji">❤️</div><div class="kg-callout-text">Collect graded Pokémon cards? Make sure to check out <a href="https://gamenook.co.uk/products/the-barrier?variant=51282191450450&ref=retrododo.com" rel="noreferrer"><u><b><strong class="underline" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">GAMENOOK</strong></b></u></a>, they're building eco-friendly PSA card protectors made from 100% recycled plastic. They even plant a tree for every one sold too! ♻️🌲</div></div><h2 id="moo-moo-milk">Moo Moo Milk</h2><figure class="kg-card kg-image-card"><img src="https://retrododo.com/content/images/2026/03/moo-moo-mlik-japanese-card.webp" class="kg-image" alt="Every Banned Pokémon Card Ever Made [Full List]" loading="lazy" width="1263" height="1021" srcset="https://retrododo.com/content/images/size/w600/2026/03/moo-moo-mlik-japanese-card.webp 600w, https://retrododo.com/content/images/size/w1000/2026/03/moo-moo-mlik-japanese-card.webp 1000w, https://retrododo.com/content/images/2026/03/moo-moo-mlik-japanese-card.webp 1263w" sizes="(min-width: 720px) 720px"></figure><p>This is certainly one of the weirder ones on the list, because it's one of the few cards in the entire Pokémon portfolio that feature an animal, yes, an animal and not a Pokémon. Which is a mistake Pokémon made, as there are no "human" animals in the Pokémon world.</p><p>There's also the obvious fact that someone is feeding a Sentret milk from a cow that likely... doesn't want to feed a Pokémon its milk even if it does need the extra HP. It was released in <strong>1999</strong> as part of the <strong>Neo Genesis</strong> set and is available on eBay to purchase.</p><p>It was quickly changed to cartons of Miltank milk, hidden inside a barn with a wild Clefairy (not an animal) peaking in. Which is much more fitting if you ask me!</p><h2 id="sabrinas-jynx">Sabrina's Jynx</h2><figure class="kg-card kg-image-card"><img src="https://retrododo.com/content/images/2026/03/sabrinas-jynx-banned-pokemon-card.webp" class="kg-image" alt="Every Banned Pokémon Card Ever Made [Full List]" loading="lazy" width="1263" height="1021" srcset="https://retrododo.com/content/images/size/w600/2026/03/sabrinas-jynx-banned-pokemon-card.webp 600w, https://retrododo.com/content/images/size/w1000/2026/03/sabrinas-jynx-banned-pokemon-card.webp 1000w, https://retrododo.com/content/images/2026/03/sabrinas-jynx-banned-pokemon-card.webp 1263w" sizes="(min-width: 720px) 720px"></figure><p>Another one of Sabrina's naughty cards, and this time it's another Jynx. Just like the previous banned Jynx card, this was a simple change of the colour of Jynx's face, likely to remove any association with a race based on dark skin.</p><p>This was a Japanese exclusive card released in <strong>1999</strong> as part of the <strong>Yamabuki City Gym Deck</strong> and is one of the cheaper banned cards to get graded as of now. It's <a href="https://www.ebay.co.uk/sch/i.html?_nkw=sabrinas+jynx+japanese+&_sacat=0&_from=R40&_trksid=m570.l1313&_odkw=sabrinas+jynx+japanese+psa+10&_osacat=0&mkcid=1&mkrid=710-53481-19255-0&siteid=3&campid=5338676906&customid=&toolid=10001&mkevt=1&ref=retrododo.com" rel="noreferrer">available to purchase on eBay</a>, ungraded or graded.</p><h2 id="magmortar">Magmortar</h2><figure class="kg-card kg-image-card"><img src="https://retrododo.com/content/images/2026/03/Magmortar-banned-pokemon-card.webp" class="kg-image" alt="Every Banned Pokémon Card Ever Made [Full List]" loading="lazy" width="1263" height="1021" srcset="https://retrododo.com/content/images/size/w600/2026/03/Magmortar-banned-pokemon-card.webp 600w, https://retrododo.com/content/images/size/w1000/2026/03/Magmortar-banned-pokemon-card.webp 1000w, https://retrododo.com/content/images/2026/03/Magmortar-banned-pokemon-card.webp 1263w" sizes="(min-width: 720px) 720px"></figure><p>One of the newest Pokémon cards to get changed is a Magmortar card released in Japan in <strong>2012</strong> inside the <strong>Dragonblade Black and White set</strong>. This was a subtle change, but Pokémon wanted to remove the Japanese artwork that shows the collector looking down the barrel of a gun.</p><p>Very likely not to offend anyone or trigger any type of PTSD, as Americans are certainly more sensitive to guns in comparison to the Japanese, so this artwork was changed for a Western release, with Magmar reloading his weapon and pointing it away from the audience instead. This is <a href="https://www.ebay.co.uk/sch/i.html?_nkw=Magmortar+japanese+2012+psa&_sacat=0&_from=R40&_trksid=m570.l1313&_odkw=Magmortar+japanese+2012+psa+10&_osacat=0&mkcid=1&mkrid=710-53481-19255-0&siteid=3&campid=5338676906&customid=&toolid=10001&mkevt=1&ref=retrododo.com" rel="noreferrer">available to purchase on eBay</a>, ungraded or graded.</p><h2 id="arcade-machine">Arcade Machine</h2><figure class="kg-card kg-image-card"><img src="https://retrododo.com/content/images/2026/03/arcade-machine-banned-pokemon-card.webp" class="kg-image" alt="Every Banned Pokémon Card Ever Made [Full List]" loading="lazy" width="1263" height="1021" srcset="https://retrododo.com/content/images/size/w600/2026/03/arcade-machine-banned-pokemon-card.webp 600w, https://retrododo.com/content/images/size/w1000/2026/03/arcade-machine-banned-pokemon-card.webp 1000w, https://retrododo.com/content/images/2026/03/arcade-machine-banned-pokemon-card.webp 1263w" sizes="(min-width: 720px) 720px"></figure><p>If you have played any of the original games, such as Pokémon Blue/Red and Gold/Silver, you'll be very aware of Game Corner, a location in the game that entices you to gamble to win items and even Pokémon.</p><p>This made its way into the TCG quite early on by showing what looks like slot machines in a casino. As you can imagine, many Pokémon enthusiasts didn't like the fact that this could encourage young children to gamble, and the games got some criticism for it too.</p><p>It was released in <strong>1999</strong> in Japan and was a part of the <strong>Neo Genesis</strong> set. The later release Western artwork subtly hides the fact its a slot machine, and instead just a slot "game". This is available to purchase on eBay, ungraded or graded.</p><h2 id="kogas-ninja-trick">Koga's Ninja Trick</h2><figure class="kg-card kg-image-card"><img src="https://retrododo.com/content/images/2026/03/kogas-ninja-trick-banned-pokemon-card.webp" class="kg-image" alt="Every Banned Pokémon Card Ever Made [Full List]" loading="lazy" width="1263" height="1021" srcset="https://retrododo.com/content/images/size/w600/2026/03/kogas-ninja-trick-banned-pokemon-card.webp 600w, https://retrododo.com/content/images/size/w1000/2026/03/kogas-ninja-trick-banned-pokemon-card.webp 1000w, https://retrododo.com/content/images/2026/03/kogas-ninja-trick-banned-pokemon-card.webp 1263w" sizes="(min-width: 720px) 720px"></figure><p>Probably the most offensive Pokémon card to ever be released, and I am still gobsmacked that this made its way past the design review team, is Koga's Ninja Trick, released in Japan in <strong>1999</strong> as part of the <strong>Gym Heroes</strong> set.</p><p>This art was banned for a very obvious reason. A sign in the top left corner of the artwork resembles the Nazi sign far too closely, even if it was actually to symbolise the Buddhists, which they do use within their religion. This mix-up made many upset and so Pokémon removed it pretty darn quickly on both Japanese and English cards. This card is <a href="https://www.ebay.co.uk/sch/i.html?_nkw=kogas+ninja+trick&_sacat=0&_from=R40&_trksid=p2334524.m570.l1313&_odkw=kogas+ninja+trick+psa+10&_osacat=0&mkcid=1&mkrid=710-53481-19255-0&siteid=3&campid=5338676906&customid=&toolid=10001&mkevt=1&ref=retrododo.com" rel="noreferrer">available to purchase on eBay</a>.</p><h2 id="card-flip-game">Card-Flip Game</h2><figure class="kg-card kg-image-card"><img src="https://retrododo.com/content/images/2026/03/card-flip-game-pokemon-card-banned.webp" class="kg-image" alt="Every Banned Pokémon Card Ever Made [Full List]" loading="lazy" width="1263" height="1021" srcset="https://retrododo.com/content/images/size/w600/2026/03/card-flip-game-pokemon-card-banned.webp 600w, https://retrododo.com/content/images/size/w1000/2026/03/card-flip-game-pokemon-card-banned.webp 1000w, https://retrododo.com/content/images/2026/03/card-flip-game-pokemon-card-banned.webp 1263w" sizes="(min-width: 720px) 720px"></figure><p>Just like the Arcade machine card earlier in this list, Card-Flip game, which was released in Japan in <strong>2000</strong>, is within the card set <strong>Neo Genesis</strong> and resembles a gambling machine which was popular in Japan during the time.</p><p>And for the exact same reasons, Pokémon changed it for the Western release to not entice children into gambling, and changed it to a closer look at the game screen, which removed any of the "gambling" parts of the machine. This is <a href="https://www.ebay.co.uk/sch/i.html?_nkw=card+flip+game+japanese+pokemon&_sacat=0&_from=R40&_trksid=p2332490.m570.l1313&mkcid=1&mkrid=710-53481-19255-0&siteid=3&campid=5338676906&customid=&toolid=10001&mkevt=1&ref=retrododo.com" rel="noreferrer">available to purchase on eBay</a>, ungraded or graded.</p><h2 id="dark-kadabra">Dark Kadabra</h2><figure class="kg-card kg-image-card"><img src="https://retrododo.com/content/images/2026/03/dark-kadabra-banned-pokemon-card.webp" class="kg-image" alt="Every Banned Pokémon Card Ever Made [Full List]" loading="lazy" width="1263" height="1021" srcset="https://retrododo.com/content/images/size/w600/2026/03/dark-kadabra-banned-pokemon-card.webp 600w, https://retrododo.com/content/images/size/w1000/2026/03/dark-kadabra-banned-pokemon-card.webp 1000w, https://retrododo.com/content/images/2026/03/dark-kadabra-banned-pokemon-card.webp 1263w" sizes="(min-width: 720px) 720px"></figure><p>This card was "banned" in a slightly different way compared to the rest on this list. Kadabra was originally based on a magician bythe name of Uri Geller, and although Uri knew, it was Dark Kadabra that made him file a lawsuit, claiming that this evil variant of Kabra portrayed him in a negative way without permission.</p><p>Uri's case was pretty strong, especially because Dark Kadabra was bending spoons, which was his signature magic trick alongside the fact that Kadabra's Japanese katakana name is ユンゲラー (Yungeraa), and Uri Geller's name is ユリゲラー (Yurigeeraa).</p><p>Although no official statement came from this lawsuit, Pokémon stopped creating new Kadabra artwork from when this card was released in 1997 as part of the Team Rocket set to 2023, almost 20 years of no new Kadabra artwork on cards because of this lawsuit.</p><p>So, although this isn't a "banned" card, it started an almost 20-year ban on new Kadabra cards, crazy!</p><h2 id="sabrinas-jynx-1">Sabrina's Jynx</h2><figure class="kg-card kg-image-card"><img src="https://retrododo.com/content/images/2026/03/sabrinas-jynx-2.webp" class="kg-image" alt="Every Banned Pokémon Card Ever Made [Full List]" loading="lazy" width="1263" height="1021" srcset="https://retrododo.com/content/images/size/w600/2026/03/sabrinas-jynx-2.webp 600w, https://retrododo.com/content/images/size/w1000/2026/03/sabrinas-jynx-2.webp 1000w, https://retrododo.com/content/images/2026/03/sabrinas-jynx-2.webp 1263w" sizes="(min-width: 720px) 720px"></figure><p>And finally, yet another of Sabrina's pesky Pokémon, Jynx, is back with a third banned card, this time released in <strong>1999</strong> as part of the <strong>Gym Heroes</strong> set. Like past Jynx cards, Pokémon has made her colour far more purple in the Western design, to remove any indication of race and how large lips, large chest and feminine features could lead to over-feminising a Pokémon and or race. This card is also <a href="https://www.ebay.co.uk/sch/i.html?_nkw=sabrinas+jynx+psa&_sacat=0&_from=R40&_trksid=p2334524.m570.l1313&_odkw=kogas+ninja+trick&_osacat=0&mkcid=1&mkrid=710-53481-19255-0&siteid=3&campid=5338676906&customid=&toolid=10001&mkevt=1&ref=retrododo.com" rel="noreferrer">available to purchase on eBay</a>, graded or ungraded.</p><div style="display:none"><div class="kg-callout-emoji">❤️</div><div class="kg-callout-text">Like what you are reading? 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Pokémon Minor Circuit Puts 253 Underused and Overlooked Pokémon In The Limelight

Fri, 27 Mar 2026 12:42:47 -0000

<div class="kg-card kg-callout-card kg-callout-card-green"><div class="kg-callout-emoji">💌</div><div class="kg-callout-text">Like retro gaming news? <a href="https://retrododo.com/subscribe/" rel="noreferrer"><u><i><b><strong class="italic underline" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Join our free newsletter</strong></b></i></u></a> to receive a weekly round-up from our team of nerds.</div></div><p>We all know how it goes; you pick up Pokémon in the early stages of the game that are a little weak and box them as soon as you</p>

<div style="display:none"><div class="kg-callout-emoji">💌</div><div class="kg-callout-text">Like retro gaming news? <a href="https://retrododo.com/subscribe/" rel="noreferrer"><u><i><b><strong class="italic underline" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Join our free newsletter</strong></b></i></u></a> to receive a weekly round-up from our team of nerds.</div></div><img src="https://retrododo.com/content/images/2026/03/Pokemon-minor-circuit.jpg" alt="Pokémon Minor Circuit Puts 253 Underused and Overlooked Pokémon In The Limelight"><p>We all know how it goes; you pick up Pokémon in the early stages of the game that are a little weak and box them as soon as you can in favour of better, more powerful critters. On the flip side, sometimes you get so attached to a Pidgey, call it Wing Lad in every version of the game you play, and refuse to get rid of it because it's some sort of good luck charm that has helped you win since you were a kid. </p><p>And if you thought that last bit was niche, that's because it is, and it's my life every time I play. </p><figure class="kg-card kg-image-card kg-card-hascaption"><img src="https://retrododo.com/content/images/2026/03/pokemon-minor-circuit-gameplay.jpg" class="kg-image" alt="Pokémon Minor Circuit Puts 253 Underused and Overlooked Pokémon In The Limelight" loading="lazy" width="960" height="717" srcset="https://retrododo.com/content/images/size/w600/2026/03/pokemon-minor-circuit-gameplay.jpg 600w, https://retrododo.com/content/images/2026/03/pokemon-minor-circuit-gameplay.jpg 960w" sizes="(min-width: 720px) 720px"><figcaption><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Credit: GameFreak/SomeRandomGuy101</span></figcaption></figure><p>Pokémon Minor Circuit is a new fangame from <a href="https://eeveeexpo.com/members/32644/?ref=retrododo.com">SomeRandomGuy101</a> that shines a spotlight on the unfavoured Pokémon that you normally pass over when running through the game, the Pokémon that never get the chance to evolve or that know they're destined for Bill's PC as soon as they're caught. There are 253 of them to catch in the new region of Rura in a short game that gives you around 8-10 hours of gameplay. </p><p>Rura is a little different from the normal Pokémon games in the sense that it doesn't have the same Gym challenges as the other games. In its place, the game's developer has built a Battle Circuit ruled by Sullivan 'The Old King'. You'll battle trainers and build up your team of underdogs until you're ready to knock Sullivan off the top spot and bring a new reign to the region. </p><figure class="kg-card kg-image-card kg-card-hascaption"><img src="https://retrododo.com/content/images/2026/03/sunkern-nosepass-pokemon-minor-circuit.jpg" class="kg-image" alt="Pokémon Minor Circuit Puts 253 Underused and Overlooked Pokémon In The Limelight" loading="lazy" width="958" height="717" srcset="https://retrododo.com/content/images/size/w600/2026/03/sunkern-nosepass-pokemon-minor-circuit.jpg 600w, https://retrododo.com/content/images/2026/03/sunkern-nosepass-pokemon-minor-circuit.jpg 958w" sizes="(min-width: 720px) 720px"><figcaption><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Credit: GameFreak/SomeRandomGuy101</span></figcaption></figure><p>You won't see any Mega Evolutions or Dynamaxing going on in this game; it's all very simple, with old-style TMs that can only be used once. SomeRandomGuy101 has repurposed old sprites of well-known characters into new faces, alongside new graphics, battles, and surprises to uncover along the way. </p><p>Head to <a href="https://eeveeexpo.com/threads/9409/?ref=retrododo.com#post-89859">Eevee Expo</a> to find out how to download and try it out for yourself!</p><div style="display:none"><div class="kg-callout-emoji">❤️</div><div class="kg-callout-text">Like what you are reading? If you do and want to support us, you can do so by <a href="https://retrododo.com/#/portal/" rel="noreferrer"><u><b><strong class="underline" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">becoming a member</strong></b></u></a><u><b><strong class="underline" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">, </strong></b></u><a href="https://retrododo.com/#/portal/support" rel="noreferrer"><u><b><strong class="underline" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">tipping us</strong></b></u></a> or taking a look at our gaming accessory company <a href="https://gamenook.co.uk/discount/RETRODODO?ref=retrododo.com" rel="noreferrer"><u><b><strong class="underline" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">GAMENOOK</strong></b></u></a> (10% off just for you). This allows us to continue what we do without succumbing to algorithms, clickbait and over-intrusive ads, while paying human writers instead of AI.</div></div>
ANBERNIC RG Vita Review: Nostalgic Design With Performance That Fails to Excite

Fri, 27 Mar 2026 11:38:21 -0000

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Despite the fact that Anbernic tend to get a little heavy with style borrowing when it comes to creating their handhelds, I'm a big fan of their products, with the <a href="https://retrododo.com/anbernic-rg35xxsp-review/" rel="noreferrer">RG35XXSP</a> still being one of my favourite emulators for kicking back and playing GBA games on. </p><p>There's no doubt that the RG Vita looks the part; it's a beautiful handheld. But if you're here reading this article, then you'll no doubt be wondering two things: can it play my games well, and is it worth the money? </p><figure class="kg-card kg-image-card"><img src="https://retrododo.com/content/images/2026/03/anbernic-rg-vita-loading-screen.jpg" class="kg-image" alt="ANBERNIC RG Vita Review: Nostalgic Design With Performance That Fails to Excite" loading="lazy" width="1280" height="720" srcset="https://retrododo.com/content/images/size/w600/2026/03/anbernic-rg-vita-loading-screen.jpg 600w, https://retrododo.com/content/images/size/w1000/2026/03/anbernic-rg-vita-loading-screen.jpg 1000w, https://retrododo.com/content/images/2026/03/anbernic-rg-vita-loading-screen.jpg 1280w" sizes="(min-width: 720px) 720px"></figure><p>I've been playing with the RG Vita for a couple of weeks now, getting to grips with the console and figuring out what makes it tick, what its strengths and weaknesses are, and how it compares to the likes of other similarly priced consoles like the <a href="https://retrododo.com/mangmi-air-x-review-ps2-gamecube-emulation-that-works-for-under-100/" rel="noreferrer">Mangmi Air X</a>. Take a look at my thoughts below!</p>  <div class="cg-box-layout-review " style="--cg-theme-color:#A373C6"><div class="cg-review-box"><div class="cg-tbl-rate-svg"><div class="cb-tbl-value">7</div><svg viewbox="0 0 32 32" width="64" height="64" data-percent="76" style="stroke-dasharray: 61.1228, 999;"><circle cx="16" cy="16" r="12.80"/></svg></div><div class="cg-review-title">A Slick PS Vita Clone That Bites Off More Than It Can Chew</div><div class="cg-review-bar-row"><span class="cg-review-bar-title">Handheld Design</span><span class="cg-review-bar-score">8</span><div class="cg-review-bar" style="--cg-review:80%;"></div></div><div class="cg-review-bar-row"><span class="cg-review-bar-title">Emulator Compatability</span><span class="cg-review-bar-score">6</span><div class="cg-review-bar" style="--cg-review:60%;"></div></div><div class="cg-review-bar-row"><span class="cg-review-bar-title">UX</span><span class="cg-review-bar-score">7</span><div class="cg-review-bar" style="--cg-review:70%;"></div></div><div class="cg-review-bar-row"><span class="cg-review-bar-title">Display</span><span class="cg-review-bar-score">9</span><div class="cg-review-bar" style="--cg-review:90%;"></div></div><div class="cg-review-bar-row"><span class="cg-review-bar-title">Value</span><span class="cg-review-bar-score">8</span><div class="cg-review-bar" style="--cg-review:80%;"></div></div><div class="cg-text"><p>The RG Vita is a sub $120 handheld with a nice-looking OS and the ability to emulate up to PS2 and GameCube games, though with results that vary dramatically. It's great for everything up to N64, PSP, and Dreamcast, but struggles with some of the more powerful consoles, effectively prompting users to spend the extra cash and buy the RG Vita Pro instead. </p> </div></div></div>  <ul><li><strong>Release Date:</strong> March 20262</li><li><strong>Price: </strong>$109</li><li><strong>Available From: </strong><a href="https://anbernic.com/products/rgvita-rgvita-pro?sca_ref=2989165.ndgMrD2cHc&ref=retrododo.com" rel="noreferrer">ANBERNIC.com</a></li></ul><h2 id="take-a-closer-look">Take A Closer Look</h2><figure class="kg-card kg-image-card"><img src="https://retrododo.com/content/images/2026/03/anbernic-rg-vita-action-buttons.jpg" class="kg-image" alt="ANBERNIC RG Vita Review: Nostalgic Design With Performance That Fails to Excite" loading="lazy" width="1280" height="720" srcset="https://retrododo.com/content/images/size/w600/2026/03/anbernic-rg-vita-action-buttons.jpg 600w, https://retrododo.com/content/images/size/w1000/2026/03/anbernic-rg-vita-action-buttons.jpg 1000w, https://retrododo.com/content/images/2026/03/anbernic-rg-vita-action-buttons.jpg 1280w" sizes="(min-width: 720px) 720px"></figure><p>As you might have guessed from Anbernic being Anbernic and 'Vita' being in the product name, the design and style of the RG Vita is very much the same as the Sony console it takes inspiration from. You'll find two Hall-effect joysticks in a symmetrical layout as per Sony's usual go-to with their controllers, both of which act as L3 and R3 buttons, which come in handy when running or crouching, etc. As they're Hall-effect sticks, they're very smooth with zero resistance or lag, and they have multiple LED light settings for the rings around their edge. I chose to turn these off because I found them annoying, but you can pick a variety of options from rainbow colours to plain white, or lights that follow the movement of your sticks whenever you push in a specific direction.</p><p>The action buttons on some handheld emulators feel a little clicky and too small for my large Italian thumbs, but I've not had any problems with carrying out commands on this device.</p><figure class="kg-card kg-image-card"><img src="https://retrododo.com/content/images/2026/03/anbernic-rg-vita-d-pad.jpg" class="kg-image" alt="ANBERNIC RG Vita Review: Nostalgic Design With Performance That Fails to Excite" loading="lazy" width="1280" height="720" srcset="https://retrododo.com/content/images/size/w600/2026/03/anbernic-rg-vita-d-pad.jpg 600w, https://retrododo.com/content/images/size/w1000/2026/03/anbernic-rg-vita-d-pad.jpg 1000w, https://retrododo.com/content/images/2026/03/anbernic-rg-vita-d-pad.jpg 1280w" sizes="(min-width: 720px) 720px"></figure><p>On the other side of the handheld, you've got your D-Pad and left thumbstick. In addition, you'll find your Home/Return and the button for the RG Launcher game library system (spoiler alert, I didn't bother using this) on the left side, and your Start and Select buttons on the right. </p><p>Other than these buttons and their respective bowls, the entirety of the front of the handheld is glass. The RG Vita has touchscreen capabilities, so you can navigate through emulators with a swipe of a finger as well as using touchscreen controls if you wish, but it does mean that the whole thing is a massive smudge magnet, and you'll probably end up wiping it down once a day to get rid of the fingerprint marks. </p><figure class="kg-card kg-image-card"><img src="https://retrododo.com/content/images/2026/03/shoulder-buttons-anbernic-rg-vita.jpg" class="kg-image" alt="ANBERNIC RG Vita Review: Nostalgic Design With Performance That Fails to Excite" loading="lazy" width="1280" height="720" srcset="https://retrododo.com/content/images/size/w600/2026/03/shoulder-buttons-anbernic-rg-vita.jpg 600w, https://retrododo.com/content/images/size/w1000/2026/03/shoulder-buttons-anbernic-rg-vita.jpg 1000w, https://retrododo.com/content/images/2026/03/shoulder-buttons-anbernic-rg-vita.jpg 1280w" sizes="(min-width: 720px) 720px"></figure><p>Anbernic have always been a hit and miss when it comes to their shoulder buttons on their consoles, and I feel like they've almost nailed it with the Vita. I really like the L2/R2 triggers; they both have the same resistance (which a lot of handhelds don't manage to grasp), and they're super responsive. </p><p>The L1/R1 buttons have a slightly higher profile so that you don't accidentally touch the triggers too, which I really like. They are a little too thin for my liking, however. I know I might be being pedantic here because there's only so much space to work with, but they're just a tad too thin. They do sink down with a satisfying click, however, and again, they're very responsive. If they were a little thicker, I would have said they were perfect. Will it keep me awake at night? No, but it's something I wanted to mention.</p><figure class="kg-card kg-image-card"><img src="https://retrododo.com/content/images/2026/03/microsd-card-rg-vita.jpg" class="kg-image" alt="ANBERNIC RG Vita Review: Nostalgic Design With Performance That Fails to Excite" loading="lazy" width="1280" height="720" srcset="https://retrododo.com/content/images/size/w600/2026/03/microsd-card-rg-vita.jpg 600w, https://retrododo.com/content/images/size/w1000/2026/03/microsd-card-rg-vita.jpg 1000w, https://retrododo.com/content/images/2026/03/microsd-card-rg-vita.jpg 1280w" sizes="(min-width: 720px) 720px"></figure><p>The RG Vita has speakers at the top and bottom of the console, and I've got no complaints when it comes to sound. I do have a slight complaint about the scratch that was on the bottom of my unit where the microSD (or TFT card, depending on where you're reading this from) slots.</p><div style="display:none"><div class="kg-callout-emoji">💌</div><div class="kg-callout-text">Like retro gaming news? <a href="https://retrododo.com/subscribe/" rel="noreferrer"><u><i><b><strong class="italic underline" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Join our free newsletter</strong></b></i></u></a> to receive a weekly round-up from our team of nerds.</div></div><p>The top of the console is where you'll find your power button, volume controls, and another button that brings you back to the home screen. It's also where the USB-C charging slot is. With a USB-C to USB-A cable plugged into my desk, it says it will take 2 hours to charge up the 5,000mAh battery to full, but that time will decrease significantly if you're using a fast charger. </p><h2 id="the-display">The Display</h2><figure class="kg-card kg-image-card"><img src="https://retrododo.com/content/images/2026/03/Anbernic-RG-Vita.jpg" class="kg-image" alt="ANBERNIC RG Vita Review: Nostalgic Design With Performance That Fails to Excite" loading="lazy" width="1280" height="720" srcset="https://retrododo.com/content/images/size/w600/2026/03/Anbernic-RG-Vita.jpg 600w, https://retrododo.com/content/images/size/w1000/2026/03/Anbernic-RG-Vita.jpg 1000w, https://retrododo.com/content/images/2026/03/Anbernic-RG-Vita.jpg 1280w" sizes="(min-width: 720px) 720px"></figure><p>The 16:9 ratio display is one of the features that Anbernic have ridden with as being the piece de resistance of this handheld. At 5.46", and with a resolution of 1280 x 720 (the Pro version has a 1080p display), it's perfect for games up to GameCube and PS2 (though with varying success rates, as I'll get onto soon). Older games for your CRT-friendly consoles like the N64 and PS1, as well as handhelds like the GBC, will just have black lines to one side, but that's par for the course with emulators that cover more than one system. </p><figure class="kg-card kg-image-card"><img src="https://retrododo.com/content/images/2026/03/RG-Vita-settings.jpg" class="kg-image" alt="ANBERNIC RG Vita Review: Nostalgic Design With Performance That Fails to Excite" loading="lazy" width="1280" height="720" srcset="https://retrododo.com/content/images/size/w600/2026/03/RG-Vita-settings.jpg 600w, https://retrododo.com/content/images/size/w1000/2026/03/RG-Vita-settings.jpg 1000w, https://retrododo.com/content/images/2026/03/RG-Vita-settings.jpg 1280w" sizes="(min-width: 720px) 720px"></figure><p>Swiping down from the top of the screen brings up some of the most-used internal settings. As you can see above, I've got my screen brightness on just over half, and I'm currently using the Eye-comfort setting, which reduces the amount of blue light as I've been looking at screens all day. The screen is plenty bright enough, and it's one of those displays where I can see what's going on no matter where I hold the device and even in bright sunlight. </p><h2 id="lets-talk-about-specs">Let's Talk About Specs</h2><ul><li><strong>Chipset</strong> - Unisoc T618</li><li><strong>CPU</strong> - Cortex-A75</li><li><strong>GPU</strong> - Mali-G52 Mp2</li><li><strong>GPU Clock Speed</strong> - 850 MHz</li><li><strong>RAM</strong> - 3GB LPDDR4X</li><li><strong>CPU Cores/Threads</strong> - 8</li><li><strong>OS</strong> - Android 12</li><li><strong>Storage</strong> - 64GB</li><li><strong>Battery</strong> - 5,000 mAH</li></ul><p>It's a little odd to me that a handheld releasing in 2026 is using a chipset from 2019, but that's how Anbernic have managed to keep the price down to $109. It does mean that the results you'll get when it comes to some of the more demanding consoles like the PS2 are going to be a little hit and miss, but that's the trade-off for the lower price tag.</p><p>Android 12 also came out at the back end of 2021, making it almost 5 years old now. Everything about the Vita says 'old parts in a new shell', but for $109, it's what we expect. It looks and feels nice, but underneath it all, it's a little underwhelming.</p><div style="display:none"><div class="kg-callout-emoji">💡</div><div class="kg-callout-text">The RG Vita Pro has a Rockchip RK3576 chipset which debuted at the back end of 2023 and only costs $30 more than the RG Vita. I mention this as solely for the people looking for emulating more powerful systems who want to spend a little more money. The Pro also has the option of running on Android 14 or Linux.</div></div><h2 id="user-experience">User Experience</h2><figure class="kg-card kg-image-card kg-card-hascaption"><img src="https://retrododo.com/content/images/2026/03/Anbernic-RG-Vita-OS.jpg" class="kg-image" alt="ANBERNIC RG Vita Review: Nostalgic Design With Performance That Fails to Excite" loading="lazy" width="1280" height="720" srcset="https://retrododo.com/content/images/size/w600/2026/03/Anbernic-RG-Vita-OS.jpg 600w, https://retrododo.com/content/images/size/w1000/2026/03/Anbernic-RG-Vita-OS.jpg 1000w, https://retrododo.com/content/images/2026/03/Anbernic-RG-Vita-OS.jpg 1280w" sizes="(min-width: 720px) 720px"><figcaption><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">RG Vita sat on the </span><a href="https://gamenook.co.uk/products/the-throne?variant=51291319632210&ref=retrododo.com" rel="noreferrer"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">GAMENOOK Display Stand</span></a></figcaption></figure><p>Some emulators require you to go on and download apps/programs from the Play Store or external sources in order to get your games up and running. I had to do this with AetherSX2 on the Mangmi Air X after I accidentally deleted it (don't ask), and it was a massive pain. The RG Vita comes pre-loaded with all of the emulators you could possibly need to get gaming. What it doesn't come with is ROMs; you'll need to add your own legally acquired ROM files to the handheld in order to play games. </p><p>I'll say right now that the 3DS emulator Azahar just refuses to open. As it's a branch of Citra and Citra opens anyway, it doesn't make a massive difference to my gaming experience. Still, I wanted to mention it early doors. The RG Vita isn't powerful enough to run 3DS games in my opinion anyway, but more about that soon.</p><figure class="kg-card kg-image-card"><img src="https://retrododo.com/content/images/2026/03/anbernic-rg-vita-dreamcast.jpg" class="kg-image" alt="ANBERNIC RG Vita Review: Nostalgic Design With Performance That Fails to Excite" loading="lazy" width="1280" height="720" srcset="https://retrododo.com/content/images/size/w600/2026/03/anbernic-rg-vita-dreamcast.jpg 600w, https://retrododo.com/content/images/size/w1000/2026/03/anbernic-rg-vita-dreamcast.jpg 1000w, https://retrododo.com/content/images/2026/03/anbernic-rg-vita-dreamcast.jpg 1280w" sizes="(min-width: 720px) 720px"></figure><p>Everything is set out really nicely on screens you can swipe through, with other applications like sound recorders, calculators, and video players (which I personally have no need for) available should you want to work on some maths equations or watch some films on this thing. </p><p>The emulators themselves work brilliantly once open (or at least the ones that open do, at any rate!). Flycast is one of my favourite emulators when it comes to displaying artwork and games in an easy-to-navigate way, and all the artwork automatically shows up without me having to do anything. Other emulators like RetroArch that require a higher degree of tinkering aren't as exciting to look at, but as we all know, RetroArch is the Swiss Army Knife of the emulator world, so I can forgive it for looking a little more utilitarian. </p><figure class="kg-card kg-image-card"><img src="https://retrododo.com/content/images/2026/03/rg-vita-game-select-screen.jpg" class="kg-image" alt="ANBERNIC RG Vita Review: Nostalgic Design With Performance That Fails to Excite" loading="lazy" width="1280" height="720" srcset="https://retrododo.com/content/images/size/w600/2026/03/rg-vita-game-select-screen.jpg 600w, https://retrododo.com/content/images/size/w1000/2026/03/rg-vita-game-select-screen.jpg 1000w, https://retrododo.com/content/images/2026/03/rg-vita-game-select-screen.jpg 1280w" sizes="(min-width: 720px) 720px"></figure><p>Then there's the RG Launcher, a setting that's supposed to be a hub for all of your ROMs and puts them in console order in an attempt to make your life easier. Honestly, I found this very unresponsive. It just didn't seem to link up to any of my ROMs at all and made things much more laborious when it came to picking games. </p><p>I do tend to find that Anbernic handhelds have a lot of functions that aren't really needed, apps that just take up extra space. RG Launcher is definitely one of them, as is the Anbernic AI app. Most of you will already know my thoughts and feelings on AI, so it's not something that I've wanted to put much time into. Plus, the fact that when I click on the AI Translation tool, it comes up with a lot of terms and conditions in Chinese means I'm not really sure what I'm agreeing to, and I wonder why the app is in English but the important features aren't. Obviously, I could learn to speak Chinese, but for now, it's something I'll avoid. </p><h2 id="is-it-comfortable-to-play">Is It Comfortable To Play?</h2><figure class="kg-card kg-image-card"><img src="https://retrododo.com/content/images/2026/03/N64-Games-RG-Vita.jpg" class="kg-image" alt="ANBERNIC RG Vita Review: Nostalgic Design With Performance That Fails to Excite" loading="lazy" width="1280" height="720" srcset="https://retrododo.com/content/images/size/w600/2026/03/N64-Games-RG-Vita.jpg 600w, https://retrododo.com/content/images/size/w1000/2026/03/N64-Games-RG-Vita.jpg 1000w, https://retrododo.com/content/images/2026/03/N64-Games-RG-Vita.jpg 1280w" sizes="(min-width: 720px) 720px"></figure><p>When it comes to ergonomics, it's a really nice console to hold. It's also really light, too, at 274 grams, which is just over half a bag of pasta, the obvious choice of weight for an Italian to use in a handheld review.</p><p>The RG Vita is a perfect shape, well-rounded, and fits in your palms comfortably. The buttons are spread far enough apart from each other to not cause any finger cramp, and it all makes for a handheld that you could sit and play on for hours quite easily. </p><figure class="kg-card kg-image-card"><img src="https://retrododo.com/content/images/2026/03/Anbernic-RG-Vita-Back.jpg" class="kg-image" alt="ANBERNIC RG Vita Review: Nostalgic Design With Performance That Fails to Excite" loading="lazy" width="1280" height="720" srcset="https://retrododo.com/content/images/size/w600/2026/03/Anbernic-RG-Vita-Back.jpg 600w, https://retrododo.com/content/images/size/w1000/2026/03/Anbernic-RG-Vita-Back.jpg 1000w, https://retrododo.com/content/images/2026/03/Anbernic-RG-Vita-Back.jpg 1280w" sizes="(min-width: 720px) 720px"></figure><p>Design-wise, the Vita is a beautiful-looking console, and those small depressions in the back are perfectly placed for your third and fourth fingers to rest against. Not only do they give you a little more grip on the handheld to stop you from dropping it, but they're a comfortable place for you to rest your fingers without you sticking them out at odd angles and getting that same kind of ache you get from holding your phone. </p><div style="display:none"><div class="kg-callout-emoji">⚠️</div><div class="kg-callout-text"><b><strong style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Disclaimer</strong></b>: ROM hacks exist in a complex legal grey area. While creating and using ROM hacks for personal use may be permissible if you legally own the original game, distributing ROM hacks that contain copyrighted material is illegal. Do not share, upload, or distribute ROM hack files online, as this constitutes copyright infringement. Users assume full responsibility for ensuring their ROM hack usage complies with applicable copyright laws and should consult legal counsel if uncertain about their specific circumstances.</div></div><h2 id="emulation-performance">Emulation Performance</h2><p>As you might imagine, the RG Vita Pro has no trouble with any of the earlier consoles, the 'usual suspects' that retro gaming fans go to when they want to relive their favourite consoles. Everything from the NES to the N64 runs perfectly, as does Game Boy, Sega Mega Drive/Genesis, Sega Saturn, Arcade titles, etc. </p><p>But the RG Vita professes to allow emulation up to Wii and 3DS. Here are my findings. </p><h3 id="ps2">PS2</h3><figure class="kg-card kg-image-card"><img src="https://retrododo.com/content/images/2026/03/jak-daxter-ps2.jpg" class="kg-image" alt="ANBERNIC RG Vita Review: Nostalgic Design With Performance That Fails to Excite" loading="lazy" width="1280" height="720" srcset="https://retrododo.com/content/images/size/w600/2026/03/jak-daxter-ps2.jpg 600w, https://retrododo.com/content/images/size/w1000/2026/03/jak-daxter-ps2.jpg 1000w, https://retrododo.com/content/images/2026/03/jak-daxter-ps2.jpg 1280w" sizes="(min-width: 720px) 720px"></figure><p>I'm going to start with PS2, as, understandably, this is what a lot of you will be wanting to pick this handheld up for. I'm going to compare a lot of my findings with the Mangmi Air X too because, as I've already mentioned, it's a similarly priced console that really impressed me. </p><p>While the Air X has a newer chipset, albeit not as powerful as the RG Vita, it coped with PS2 games much better. For some reason, the same Jak and Daxter ROM that I used on the RG Vita took away all of the eyes from the characters, leaving them with black holes that looked like portals through which their souls had escaped. It was all a little creepy to say the least. Apart from that, the game was very much playable at native resolution, but it was something that I really couldn't ignore. </p><figure class="kg-card kg-image-card"><img src="https://retrododo.com/content/images/2026/03/Anbernic-RG-Vita-Lord-of-the-Rings-PS2.jpg" class="kg-image" alt="ANBERNIC RG Vita Review: Nostalgic Design With Performance That Fails to Excite" loading="lazy" width="1280" height="720" srcset="https://retrododo.com/content/images/size/w600/2026/03/Anbernic-RG-Vita-Lord-of-the-Rings-PS2.jpg 600w, https://retrododo.com/content/images/size/w1000/2026/03/Anbernic-RG-Vita-Lord-of-the-Rings-PS2.jpg 1000w, https://retrododo.com/content/images/2026/03/Anbernic-RG-Vita-Lord-of-the-Rings-PS2.jpg 1280w" sizes="(min-width: 720px) 720px"></figure><p>Games like Need for Speed Most Wanted: Black Edition didn't even start, which didn't surprise me. It's a massive game and only works on higher-spec handhelds, but it's a game that I try on all handhelds that claim to cope with PS2 titles, as it's one that really pushes systems to their limits. </p><p>I had more success with The Two Towers, however, or at least I did for a little while. The first time I played, the cutscenes from the movie played, and I had some good success with the opening sequence, where you play as Isildur. The second time I tried it, the cutscenes just wouldn't show, giving me only sound. </p><p>As I said, PS2 is really hit and miss, and more miss than hit if I'm going to be honest. The RG Vita Pro will undoubtedly be much better suited to PS2 games, but I cannot recommend picking this up for PS2 emulation, it just isn't reliable.</p><h3 id="wii">Wii</h3><figure class="kg-card kg-image-card"><img src="https://retrododo.com/content/images/2026/03/Mario-Kart-Wii.jpg" class="kg-image" alt="ANBERNIC RG Vita Review: Nostalgic Design With Performance That Fails to Excite" loading="lazy" width="1280" height="720" srcset="https://retrododo.com/content/images/size/w600/2026/03/Mario-Kart-Wii.jpg 600w, https://retrododo.com/content/images/size/w1000/2026/03/Mario-Kart-Wii.jpg 1000w, https://retrododo.com/content/images/2026/03/Mario-Kart-Wii.jpg 1280w" sizes="(min-width: 720px) 720px"></figure><p>I had high hopes for the Wii, but I was unfortunately disappointed once again. Mario Kart Wii loaded up with a soundtrack that sped up and slowed down, and all of the 'selection stages' where you choose your character and levels were very slow. Parts of the karts didn't show up, both when choosing cars and on the race track itself, and the race itself was painfully slow with Yoshi moving at a snail's pace.</p><p>The RG Vita couldn't keep up with the Wii's emulation demands, unfortunately.</p><h2 id="gamecube">GameCube</h2><figure class="kg-card kg-image-card"><img src="https://retrododo.com/content/images/2026/03/wind-waker-gamecube-anbernic-rg-vita.jpg" class="kg-image" alt="ANBERNIC RG Vita Review: Nostalgic Design With Performance That Fails to Excite" loading="lazy" width="1280" height="720" srcset="https://retrododo.com/content/images/size/w600/2026/03/wind-waker-gamecube-anbernic-rg-vita.jpg 600w, https://retrododo.com/content/images/size/w1000/2026/03/wind-waker-gamecube-anbernic-rg-vita.jpg 1000w, https://retrododo.com/content/images/2026/03/wind-waker-gamecube-anbernic-rg-vita.jpg 1280w" sizes="(min-width: 720px) 720px"></figure><p>GameCube emulation was much more promising. There are two Dolphin emulator apps on the RG Vita - the official Dolphin Emulator, and Dolphin MMJR2. I had much better results with MMJR2, with Wind Waker running much smoother and with a better FPS. It played perfectly in widescreen, too, which is something that annoys me about the Nintendo Switch 2 version on NSO. Other titles like The Simpsons' Road Rage worked flawlessly, so I can recommend this for GC lovers.</p><h3 id="ps1-dreamcast">PS1 & Dreamcast</h3><figure class="kg-card kg-image-card"><img src="https://retrododo.com/content/images/2026/03/metal-gear-solid-ps1-rg-vita.jpg" class="kg-image" alt="ANBERNIC RG Vita Review: Nostalgic Design With Performance That Fails to Excite" loading="lazy" width="1280" height="720" srcset="https://retrododo.com/content/images/size/w600/2026/03/metal-gear-solid-ps1-rg-vita.jpg 600w, https://retrododo.com/content/images/size/w1000/2026/03/metal-gear-solid-ps1-rg-vita.jpg 1000w, https://retrododo.com/content/images/2026/03/metal-gear-solid-ps1-rg-vita.jpg 1280w" sizes="(min-width: 720px) 720px"></figure><p>The PS1 has one of the best back catalogues of all time, so it won't be any surprise to you that I spent a long time testing out my PS1 ROMs to see how the RG Vita handheld them. It ran titles like Metal Gear Solid, Crash Bandicoot, Spyro the Dragon, and Final Fantasy 7 brilliantly with no trouble. All of the controls worked perfectly without any mapping. </p><figure class="kg-card kg-image-card"><img src="https://retrododo.com/content/images/2026/03/Dreamcast-gameplay-RG-Vita.jpg" class="kg-image" alt="ANBERNIC RG Vita Review: Nostalgic Design With Performance That Fails to Excite" loading="lazy" width="1280" height="720" srcset="https://retrododo.com/content/images/size/w600/2026/03/Dreamcast-gameplay-RG-Vita.jpg 600w, https://retrododo.com/content/images/size/w1000/2026/03/Dreamcast-gameplay-RG-Vita.jpg 1000w, https://retrododo.com/content/images/2026/03/Dreamcast-gameplay-RG-Vita.jpg 1280w" sizes="(min-width: 720px) 720px"></figure><p>The same goes for the Dreamcast. Crazy Taxi and Sonic Adventure 2 ran like an absolute dream at 2x resolution with smooth, crystal clear graphics. It definitely ran the best out of the Gen 6 consoles available on the Vita. </p><div style="display:none"><div class="kg-callout-emoji">❤️</div><div class="kg-callout-text">Join our <a href="https://retrododo.com/membership/" rel="noreferrer"><u><b><strong class="underline" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">paid membership community</strong></b></u></a> to remove ads, gain access to our exclusive Discord channel and receive physical goodies, all while supporting an independent publication!</div></div><h3 id="nintendo-ds">Nintendo DS</h3><figure class="kg-card kg-image-card"><img src="https://retrododo.com/content/images/2026/03/Mario-Kart-DS-RG-Vita.jpg" class="kg-image" alt="ANBERNIC RG Vita Review: Nostalgic Design With Performance That Fails to Excite" loading="lazy" width="1280" height="720" srcset="https://retrododo.com/content/images/size/w600/2026/03/Mario-Kart-DS-RG-Vita.jpg 600w, https://retrododo.com/content/images/size/w1000/2026/03/Mario-Kart-DS-RG-Vita.jpg 1000w, https://retrododo.com/content/images/2026/03/Mario-Kart-DS-RG-Vita.jpg 1280w" sizes="(min-width: 720px) 720px"></figure><p>DS games run with ease on the RG Vita, and I love playing games like Mario Kart DS in widescreen. There are multiple options for how you have your screens, swapping between the game screen and touchscreen with the tap of a shoulder button or having both on the display at the same time.</p><figure class="kg-card kg-image-card"><img src="https://retrododo.com/content/images/2026/03/DS-Settings-RG-Vita.jpg" class="kg-image" alt="ANBERNIC RG Vita Review: Nostalgic Design With Performance That Fails to Excite" loading="lazy" width="1280" height="720" srcset="https://retrododo.com/content/images/size/w600/2026/03/DS-Settings-RG-Vita.jpg 600w, https://retrododo.com/content/images/size/w1000/2026/03/DS-Settings-RG-Vita.jpg 1000w, https://retrododo.com/content/images/2026/03/DS-Settings-RG-Vita.jpg 1280w" sizes="(min-width: 720px) 720px"></figure><p>Honestly, I don't really mind either setting, and DraStic is a super-easy emulator to use with a brilliant interface. It's easy to make save states and swap between screen orientations. The only thing that didn't work was having the handheld in vertical mode, but I can't imagine why you would ever need that feature anyway.</p><figure class="kg-card kg-image-card"><img src="https://retrododo.com/content/images/2026/03/Pokemon-White-2-DS.jpg" class="kg-image" alt="ANBERNIC RG Vita Review: Nostalgic Design With Performance That Fails to Excite" loading="lazy" width="1280" height="720" srcset="https://retrododo.com/content/images/size/w600/2026/03/Pokemon-White-2-DS.jpg 600w, https://retrododo.com/content/images/size/w1000/2026/03/Pokemon-White-2-DS.jpg 1000w, https://retrododo.com/content/images/2026/03/Pokemon-White-2-DS.jpg 1280w" sizes="(min-width: 720px) 720px"></figure><h3 id="nintendo-3ds">Nintendo 3DS</h3><p>Azahar and Citra are both on the RG Vita's App selection screen, but neither of them is very effective at loading 3DS games. Azahar point-blank refuses to open, and while Citra opened up Luigi's Mansion: Dark Moon, it isn't powerful enough to get past the game loading screen. </p><figure class="kg-card kg-image-card"><img src="https://retrododo.com/content/images/2026/03/B6A5BD31-1DC7-4645-8760-B8FB2F5E5E8C_1_105_c.jpeg" class="kg-image" alt="ANBERNIC RG Vita Review: Nostalgic Design With Performance That Fails to Excite" loading="lazy" width="1182" height="666" srcset="https://retrododo.com/content/images/size/w600/2026/03/B6A5BD31-1DC7-4645-8760-B8FB2F5E5E8C_1_105_c.jpeg 600w, https://retrododo.com/content/images/size/w1000/2026/03/B6A5BD31-1DC7-4645-8760-B8FB2F5E5E8C_1_105_c.jpeg 1000w, https://retrododo.com/content/images/2026/03/B6A5BD31-1DC7-4645-8760-B8FB2F5E5E8C_1_105_c.jpeg 1182w" sizes="(min-width: 720px) 720px"></figure><p>The RG Vita Pro also has a 50% success rate with 3DS games, according to other mediums and creators. All in all, I wouldn't recommend the RG Vita for 3DS gameplay. It would be easier and less stressful to just buy a 3DS. </p><h2 id="psp">PSP</h2><figure class="kg-card kg-image-card"><img src="https://retrododo.com/content/images/2026/03/God-Of-War-PSP.jpg" class="kg-image" alt="ANBERNIC RG Vita Review: Nostalgic Design With Performance That Fails to Excite" loading="lazy" width="1280" height="720" srcset="https://retrododo.com/content/images/size/w600/2026/03/God-Of-War-PSP.jpg 600w, https://retrododo.com/content/images/size/w1000/2026/03/God-Of-War-PSP.jpg 1000w, https://retrododo.com/content/images/2026/03/God-Of-War-PSP.jpg 1280w" sizes="(min-width: 720px) 720px"></figure><p>Let's finish on a high; the RG Vita emulates PSP games brilliantly. I've been playing Chains of Olympus on here with zero problems at native resolution. And to be honest, it looks great on the RG Vita without actually needing to upscale the resolution. The cutscenes are slick, the gameplay is smooth, and it feels just like I'm playing on my PSP.</p><h2 id="so-what-about-the-ps-vita">So What About The PS Vita?</h2><p>I know the RG Vita looks like the PS Vita, but it doesn't make it easy to play PS Vita games. For starters, there isn't a dedicated app for Vita emulation, leaving you to go to the Play Store to download a Vita emulator with early access. It's quite a farce to actually get Vita ROMs up and running, too, with the app not finding any of the files I've uploaded and actually getting them to play. For all intents and purposes, this PS Vita clone doesn't actually come ready to play PS Vita games.</p><p>If I'm honest, PS Vita emulation is still in its infancy, with the likes of Vita3K being an 'experimental emulator', so it's not a massive surprise that it doesn't come ready to roll with PS Vita game accessibility. Still, if the RG35XXSP wasn't able to emulate GBA games when looking exactly like a GBA SP, I would have found it odd, so having a Vita-esque console that can't play Vita games might rub potential buyers up the wrong way. </p><h2 id="final-thoughts">Final Thoughts</h2>  <div class="cg-pc-box-four"><div class="cg-pc-row"><div class="cg-item-pros cg-green "><div class="cg-pros-name">Pros</div><ul><li>Nostalgic design that Sony fans will love</li><li>Brilliant display</li><li>Shoulder buttons are some of the best I've used on an Anbernic handheld</li></ul> </div><div class="cg-item-cons cg-red "><div class="cg-cons-name">Cons</div><ul><li>PS2 emulation is hit and miss</li><li>The system isn't powerful enough to emulate Wii or 3DS games, despite having corresponding emulators as available apps</li><li>It comes with a lot of unnecessary features like Anbernic AI</li><li>Price difference isn't enough from the RG Vita Pro to make it seem like much of a deal</li></ul> </div></div></div>  <p>The <a href="https://anbernic.com/products/rgvita-rgvita-pro?sca_ref=2989165.ndgMrD2cHc&ref=retrododo.com" rel="noreferrer">RG Vita</a> is a good-looking console, there's no denying that. It's light, has shoulder buttons that are some of the best I've felt on an Anbernic handheld, and it comes with all the emulators you could need pre-loaded for you to get gaming straight away. </p><p>It's the performance that doesn't really impress me much. Yes, it can play some PS2 games, but I don't understand why Anbernic have made a handheld with an early-bird price of $99 and then released a more powerful model with an early-bird price that's just $30 more. I know they want to compete with the likes of the Mangmi Air X and the <a href="https://retrododo.com/ayaneo-pocket-air-mini-review/" rel="noreferrer">Ayaneo Pocket Air Mini</a>, but it feels like they've released the RG Vita just for the sake of it and just to compete. The RG Vita Pro feels like the obvious choice for me here - better specs, better emulation, and all for $30 more, but I have yet to review it.</p><p>If you're happy with Dreamcast, PSP, and GameCube emulation and some PS2 games running well and are after a handheld on a strict budget with a Vita-like design, then the RG Vita will suffice.</p><div style="display:none"><div class="kg-callout-emoji">❤️</div><div class="kg-callout-text">Like what you are reading? 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Discover The Online Gachapon Machine Where You Can Collect Every Happy Meal Toy

Fri, 27 Mar 2026 11:12:46 -0000

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I mean, there's a reason that they are making adult meals with collectible toys in them now - all the 90s kids who have disposable incomes still want to go back and collect Grinch socks and Friends figurines, because collecting is in our blood!</p><p><a href="https://x.com/immike_wing/status/2037196888273740036?ref=retrododo.com">Mike Wing</a> has taken to X to tell us all about his latest invention, an online Gachapon machine that you can use to collect every single Happy Meal toy in a sort of fast-food Pokédex. He's scraped every toy that ever dropped inside the iconic box and made them available to snap up, complete with food to chomp down on with sound effects as you tap chips, burgers, chicken nuggets, and healthy snacks. </p><figure class="kg-card kg-image-card kg-card-hascaption"><img src="https://retrododo.com/content/images/2026/03/open-happy-meal-sequence.jpg" class="kg-image" alt="Discover The Online Gachapon Machine Where You Can Collect Every Happy Meal Toy" loading="lazy" width="1280" height="720" srcset="https://retrododo.com/content/images/size/w600/2026/03/open-happy-meal-sequence.jpg 600w, https://retrododo.com/content/images/size/w1000/2026/03/open-happy-meal-sequence.jpg 1000w, https://retrododo.com/content/images/2026/03/open-happy-meal-sequence.jpg 1280w" sizes="(min-width: 720px) 720px"><figcaption><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Credit: Mike Wing/McDonalds</span></figcaption></figure><p>Red boxes show up 1 to 3 toys at a time, but you'll have a 1 in 30 chance of picking a gold box which can have anything from 6 to 10 toys inside it. And there's no waiting for hourglasses to stack up or anything like in the Pokémon Trading Card Game Pocket App - you could literally sit here all day opening Happy Meal boxes if you wanted!</p>  <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">I scraped every Happy Meal toy McDonald's released in the last 20 years and built a site to collect them all <a href="https://t.co/pmXUZTiPkp?ref=retrododo.com">pic.twitter.com/pmXUZTiPkp</a></p>— mike wing (@immike_wing) <a href="https://twitter.com/immike_wing/status/2037196888273740036?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw&ref=retrododo.com">March 26, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>  <p>Once you've got a few pieces, you can see them all in your collection. And there are a lot of Retro Gaming and 90s nostalgia toys that you might have forgotten about too that crop up. If you get any toys you're not keen on, you can pick three and trade them with Ronald McDonald to get one random toy. </p><figure class="kg-card kg-image-card kg-card-hascaption"><img src="https://retrododo.com/content/images/2026/03/IMG_4632.jpg" class="kg-image" alt="Discover The Online Gachapon Machine Where You Can Collect Every Happy Meal Toy" loading="lazy" width="1179" height="1444" srcset="https://retrododo.com/content/images/size/w600/2026/03/IMG_4632.jpg 600w, https://retrododo.com/content/images/size/w1000/2026/03/IMG_4632.jpg 1000w, https://retrododo.com/content/images/2026/03/IMG_4632.jpg 1179w" sizes="(min-width: 720px) 720px"><figcaption><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Credit: Mike Wing/McDonalds</span></figcaption></figure><p>Clicking on a toy will show you how rare it is and when it released, as well as a link to eBay where you can pick it up to add to your real collection. It's a very clever idea and one that I'll be using to pick up some toys from my childhood while unlocking some memories at the same time.</p><p>Head to <a href="https://www.mcgachapon.com/?ref=retrododo.com">McGachapon</a> to check it out for yourself!</p><div style="display:none"><div class="kg-callout-emoji">❤️</div><div class="kg-callout-text">Like what you are reading? 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Nintendo Spoils Fox McCloud's Appearance In The Super Mario Galaxy Movie Days Before Release

Thu, 26 Mar 2026 14:36:25 -0000

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Bomberman 64 Has Been Recompiled For PC With Widescreen Support & More

Thu, 26 Mar 2026 12:31:05 -0000

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Banjo-Kazooie Get The LEGO Ideas Treatment In New 641-piece Design

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 11:54:24 -0000

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Mario and the NES, Link in the <a href="https://retrododo.com/lego-legend-of-zelda-ocarina-of-time-final-battle-revealed/" rel="noreferrer">final battle</a> from Ocarina of Time, Mario in his <a href="https://geni.us/NLTA?ref=retrododo.com">iconic Kart</a>, Super Mario Land via the LEGO Game Boy. And yet at the back of my mind I've had one thought that has refused to leave my head - when are LEGO going to realise that they need a Banjo-Kazooie set too?</p><figure class="kg-card kg-image-card kg-card-hascaption"><img src="https://retrododo.com/content/images/2026/03/banjo-kazooie-lego-feature-1.jpg" class="kg-image" alt="Banjo-Kazooie Get The LEGO Ideas Treatment In New 641-piece Design" loading="lazy" width="778" height="720" srcset="https://retrododo.com/content/images/size/w600/2026/03/banjo-kazooie-lego-feature-1.jpg 600w, https://retrododo.com/content/images/2026/03/banjo-kazooie-lego-feature-1.jpg 778w" sizes="(min-width: 720px) 720px"><figcaption><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Credit: Avid Creator</span></figcaption></figure><p>Banjo-Kazooie remains one of my favourite games of all time and one of the <a href="https://retrododo.com/best-n64-games/" rel="noreferrer">greatest games</a> to grace the N64. I made so many memories with this game, playing it with my Mum on an evening after school, waking up on a weekend and grabbing my controller alongside a bowl of Weetabix to do everything I could to thwart Gruntilda and her evil plans. It's why I'm such a huge fan of Kurko Mod's work and am still putting hours into <a href="https://retrododo.com/best-banjo-kazooie-rom-hacks/" rel="noreferrer">Jiggies of Time</a>!</p><figure class="kg-card kg-image-card kg-card-hascaption"><img src="https://retrododo.com/content/images/2026/03/Banjo-Kazooie-LEGO-sign-1.jpg" class="kg-image" alt="Banjo-Kazooie Get The LEGO Ideas Treatment In New 641-piece Design" loading="lazy" width="1063" height="720" srcset="https://retrododo.com/content/images/size/w600/2026/03/Banjo-Kazooie-LEGO-sign-1.jpg 600w, https://retrododo.com/content/images/size/w1000/2026/03/Banjo-Kazooie-LEGO-sign-1.jpg 1000w, https://retrododo.com/content/images/2026/03/Banjo-Kazooie-LEGO-sign-1.jpg 1063w" sizes="(min-width: 720px) 720px"><figcaption><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Credit: Avid Creator</span></figcaption></figure><p>While LEGO haven't taken the plunge (yet), LEGO Ideas creator Mike, aka Avid Builder, has created a fantastic set that pays homage to the iconic bear and bird duo, celebrating one of Rare's greatest achievements in a piece that captures the true essence of the game in 641 pieces and sends my nostalgia senses into overdrive. </p><figure class="kg-card kg-image-card kg-card-hascaption"><img src="https://retrododo.com/content/images/2026/03/Banjo-Kazooie-Golden-Jiggy-Plinth-1.jpg" class="kg-image" alt="Banjo-Kazooie Get The LEGO Ideas Treatment In New 641-piece Design" loading="lazy" width="1053" height="719" srcset="https://retrododo.com/content/images/size/w600/2026/03/Banjo-Kazooie-Golden-Jiggy-Plinth-1.jpg 600w, https://retrododo.com/content/images/size/w1000/2026/03/Banjo-Kazooie-Golden-Jiggy-Plinth-1.jpg 1000w, https://retrododo.com/content/images/2026/03/Banjo-Kazooie-Golden-Jiggy-Plinth-1.jpg 1053w" sizes="(min-width: 720px) 720px"><figcaption><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Credit: Avid Creator</span></figcaption></figure><p>Just take a look at the pictures in this article and tell me you're not excited. They're standing on a Golden Jiggy, for crying out loud! There's also a LEGO brick Musical Note, a Blue Egg, and a set of Red Feathers, all important collectibles in the game. </p><figure class="kg-card kg-image-card kg-card-hascaption"><img src="https://retrododo.com/content/images/2026/03/BK-Lego-Reverse-1.jpg" class="kg-image" alt="Banjo-Kazooie Get The LEGO Ideas Treatment In New 641-piece Design" loading="lazy" width="727" height="720" srcset="https://retrododo.com/content/images/size/w600/2026/03/BK-Lego-Reverse-1.jpg 600w, https://retrododo.com/content/images/2026/03/BK-Lego-Reverse-1.jpg 727w" sizes="(min-width: 720px) 720px"><figcaption><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Kazooie's feathers look amazing! Credit: Avid Creator</span></figcaption></figure><p>Banjo has posable arms and hands, and Kazooie's head, wings, and crest can be moved into different positions, allowing you to recreate moments from the game. The base of the set itself feels like it's been dug up from outside Banjo's house in Spiral Mountain; the design is perfect. </p><figure class="kg-card kg-image-card kg-card-hascaption"><img src="https://retrododo.com/content/images/2026/03/Banjo-Kazooie-LEGO-set-1.jpg" class="kg-image" alt="Banjo-Kazooie Get The LEGO Ideas Treatment In New 641-piece Design" loading="lazy" width="948" height="715" srcset="https://retrododo.com/content/images/size/w600/2026/03/Banjo-Kazooie-LEGO-set-1.jpg 600w, https://retrododo.com/content/images/2026/03/Banjo-Kazooie-LEGO-set-1.jpg 948w" sizes="(min-width: 720px) 720px"><figcaption><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Credit: Avid Creator</span></figcaption></figure><p>As with all LEGO Ideas projects, Mike has a set number of days to reach different milestones. The set went live yesterday (March 24th, 2026) and has 59 days left to reach 100 supporters. It's already on 62 supporters now that I've cast my vote!</p><p>Ultimately, it will need to reach 10,000 supporters before the design is put in front of the LEGO Ideas judges, who will decide whether it becomes a set or not. Depending on how fast it gets there is down to you guys, so if you want to see a Banjo-Kazooie LEGO set hitting shop shelves, then head over to <a href="https://beta.ideas.lego.com/product-ideas/72632cf7-d44e-4402-acd7-7863f37ec959?ref=retrododo.com">LEGO Ideas</a> and show your support for free. </p><p>Let's bring Mike's creation to life and show some love for one of the N64's defining duos!</p><div style="display:none"><div class="kg-callout-emoji">❤️</div><div class="kg-callout-text">Like what you are reading? 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Detect Counterfeits, Identify Games, & Check Prices With Epilogue's New Mobile App

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 11:04:13 -0000

<div class="kg-card kg-callout-card kg-callout-card-green"><div class="kg-callout-emoji">💌</div><div class="kg-callout-text">Like retro gaming news? <a href="https://retrododo.com/subscribe/" rel="noreferrer"><u><i><b><strong class="italic underline" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Join our free newsletter</strong></b></i></u></a> to receive a weekly round-up from our team of nerds.</div></div><p>Fakes are getting harder to discover. I have a friend who buys and sells retro games for a living, and he continually says that it's getting harder to spot</p>

<div style="display:none"><div class="kg-callout-emoji">💌</div><div class="kg-callout-text">Like retro gaming news? <a href="https://retrododo.com/subscribe/" rel="noreferrer"><u><i><b><strong class="italic underline" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Join our free newsletter</strong></b></i></u></a> to receive a weekly round-up from our team of nerds.</div></div><img src="https://retrododo.com/content/images/2026/03/epilogue-retrace-app.jpg" alt="Detect Counterfeits, Identify Games, & Check Prices With Epilogue's New Mobile App"><p>Fakes are getting harder to discover. I have a friend who buys and sells retro games for a living, and he continually says that it's getting harder to spot counterfeits when it comes to the likes of Pokémon Crystal for the GBC and FireRed for the GBA. Repros are getting more realistic, with makers getting wise to the key elements we've been looking out for to tell the duds from the real deal.</p><figure class="kg-card kg-image-card kg-card-hascaption"><img src="https://retrododo.com/content/images/2026/03/epilogue-retrace-detects-counterfeits.jpg" class="kg-image" alt="Detect Counterfeits, Identify Games, & Check Prices With Epilogue's New Mobile App" loading="lazy" width="1131" height="1079" srcset="https://retrododo.com/content/images/size/w600/2026/03/epilogue-retrace-detects-counterfeits.jpg 600w, https://retrododo.com/content/images/size/w1000/2026/03/epilogue-retrace-detects-counterfeits.jpg 1000w, https://retrododo.com/content/images/2026/03/epilogue-retrace-detects-counterfeits.jpg 1131w" sizes="(min-width: 720px) 720px"><figcaption><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Credit: Epilogue</span></figcaption></figure><p>Epilogue have released a new app called Retrace which is doing its bit to help tackle the growing wave of fake games. Working alongside their GB operator for all Game Boy games and their SN operator for SNES titles, Retrace can detect whether your game is real or not right from your mobile, meaning you can test out cartridges before you buy them to double-check whether they're real or fake, giving you a level of confidence in its decision after searching for specific markers. </p><p>It would also cover you if a seller offers a money-back guarantee too if they've sold a fake by mistake, making it a pretty useful tool to make sure you're buying the real article. </p>  <blockquote class="instagram-media" data-instgrm-captioned data-instgrm-permalink="https://www.instagram.com/p/DWR2oCjCvbR/?utm_source=ig_embed&utm_campaign=loading" data-instgrm-version="14" style=" background:#FFF; border:0; border-radius:3px; box-shadow:0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width:540px; min-width:326px; padding:0; width:99.375%; width:-webkit-calc(100% - 2px); width:calc(100% - 2px);"><div style="padding:16px;"> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/DWR2oCjCvbR/?utm_source=ig_embed&utm_campaign=loading" style=" background:#FFFFFF; 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overflow:hidden; padding:8px 0 7px; text-align:center; text-overflow:ellipsis; white-space:nowrap;"><a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/DWR2oCjCvbR/?utm_source=ig_embed&utm_campaign=loading" style=" color:#c9c8cd; font-family:Arial,sans-serif; font-size:14px; font-style:normal; font-weight:normal; line-height:17px; text-decoration:none;" target="_blank">A post shared by Epilogue (@meet_epilogue)</a></p></div></blockquote> <script async src="//www.instagram.com/embed.js"></script>  <p>Retrace doesn't just spot fakes, however. It also identifies games, letting you know their size, region, and revision. It will also tell you the size of your save file too. And, if you're thinking about selling your game, it will tell you the market value for both loose and boxed versions whether you were to sell online or to a store. </p><p>Hooking up your GB or SN Operator to your phone is as simple as connecting a USB-C cable, sticking in a cartridge, and waiting for the app to do its thing. If you want to get a better grasp of what you're playing or buying, then this app is a must-have. And it's free to download from the <a href="https://apps.apple.com/gb/app/epilogue-retrace/id6759448117?ref=retrododo.com">App Store</a> and <a href="https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=co.epilogue.retrace&ref=retrododo.com">Google Play Store</a>!</p><p>The GB Operator costs $59.99 and is ready to ship from the <a href="https://www.epilogue.co/?ref=retrododo.com">Epilogue website</a>. The SN Operator is available in April and is priced at $71.99. </p><p>Check out our review of the <a href="https://retrododo.com/gb-operator/">GB Operator</a> for more information!</p><div style="display:none"><div class="kg-callout-emoji">❤️</div><div class="kg-callout-text">Like what you are reading? 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Evercade Teases New "Nexus" Console

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 10:27:51 -0000

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ModRetro & Hyperkin Announce The Captain Premium Wired Controller For M64

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 10:15:34 -0000

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Translucent shells in exciting colours that made the console look more like a toy than a serious console made for the perfect nostalgia-inducing recipe, with cool new features like a cartridge eject button, cartridge art lights, WiFi updating, and much more. </p><p>But one question remained - what would happen with the controller? </p><figure class="kg-card kg-embed-card"><iframe width="200" height="113" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/ZZk7twvAFYg?start=4&feature=oembed" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" referrerpolicy="strict-origin-when-cross-origin" allowfullscreen title="ModRetro M64 Hands On: 2026's Nintendo 64"></iframe></figure><p>I'd already covered the fact that Analogue had shipped the 3D without a controller, meaning that you couldn't open the box and start playing with the console straight away. ModRetro have made it clear that they would like to ship the console with a controller just like the original N64 back in the 90s, and while the metal-backed, wireless <a href="https://retrododo.com/modretros-m64-console-controllers-will-have-replaceable-shells/" rel="noreferrer">Trident controller</a> looks as though it might be an optional add-on, we now know that they have teamed up with our friends at Hyperkin to provide an official third-party, wired controller that connects up to the console just like back in the good-old-days of couch-co-op gaming. </p>  <blockquote class="instagram-media" data-instgrm-captioned data-instgrm-permalink="https://www.instagram.com/p/DWSYsXej9Nm/?utm_source=ig_embed&utm_campaign=loading" data-instgrm-version="14" style=" background:#FFF; border:0; border-radius:3px; box-shadow:0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width:540px; min-width:326px; padding:0; width:99.375%; width:-webkit-calc(100% - 2px); width:calc(100% - 2px);"><div style="padding:16px;"> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/DWSYsXej9Nm/?utm_source=ig_embed&utm_campaign=loading" style=" background:#FFFFFF; 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transform: translateX(16px) translateY(-4px) rotate(30deg)"></div></div><div style="margin-left: auto;"> <div style=" width: 0px; border-top: 8px solid #F4F4F4; border-right: 8px solid transparent; transform: translateY(16px);"></div> <div style=" background-color: #F4F4F4; flex-grow: 0; height: 12px; width: 16px; transform: translateY(-4px);"></div> <div style=" width: 0; height: 0; border-top: 8px solid #F4F4F4; border-left: 8px solid transparent; transform: translateY(-4px) translateX(8px);"></div></div></div> <div style="display: flex; flex-direction: column; flex-grow: 1; justify-content: center; margin-bottom: 24px;"> <div style=" background-color: #F4F4F4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; margin-bottom: 6px; width: 224px;"></div> <div style=" background-color: #F4F4F4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; width: 144px;"></div></div></a><p style=" color:#c9c8cd; font-family:Arial,sans-serif; font-size:14px; line-height:17px; margin-bottom:0; margin-top:8px; overflow:hidden; padding:8px 0 7px; text-align:center; text-overflow:ellipsis; white-space:nowrap;"><a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/DWSYsXej9Nm/?utm_source=ig_embed&utm_campaign=loading" style=" color:#c9c8cd; font-family:Arial,sans-serif; font-size:14px; font-style:normal; font-weight:normal; line-height:17px; text-decoration:none;" target="_blank">A post shared by ModRetro (@modretro)</a></p></div></blockquote> <script async src="//www.instagram.com/embed.js"></script>  <p>The Captain looks, for all intents and purposes, like a faithful recreation of the original N64 remote in terms of button and stick placement. And the great news is that each controller perfectly matches its corresponding M64 colour. You can see all of the components that make it work through the translucent shell, just like with the M64. Hyperkin have even included their logo in the same space and style as the original Nintendo branding. </p>  <blockquote class="instagram-media" data-instgrm-captioned data-instgrm-permalink="https://www.instagram.com/p/DWSYsXej9Nm/?utm_source=ig_embed&utm_campaign=loading" data-instgrm-version="14" style=" background:#FFF; border:0; border-radius:3px; box-shadow:0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width:540px; min-width:326px; padding:0; width:99.375%; width:-webkit-calc(100% - 2px); width:calc(100% - 2px);"><div style="padding:16px;"> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/DWSYsXej9Nm/?utm_source=ig_embed&utm_campaign=loading" style=" background:#FFFFFF; line-height:0; padding:0 0; text-align:center; text-decoration:none; width:100%;" target="_blank"> <div style=" display: flex; flex-direction: row; align-items: center;"> <div style="background-color: #F4F4F4; border-radius: 50%; flex-grow: 0; height: 40px; margin-right: 14px; width: 40px;"></div> <div style="display: flex; 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