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Windows 3.1 is now available for the Game Boy Color... kind of
Winsage
April 24, 2025

Windows 3.1 is now available for the Game Boy Color… kind of

Developer Ruben Retro has launched GBS WINDOWS for Game Boy, a unique homage to Windows 3.1, available for the Game Boy Color. The software, developed in GB Studio, is priced at €40 but is currently sold out on Etsy. Customers can sign up for notifications when new stock becomes available. GBS WINDOWS is encased in a physical Game Boy cartridge, providing a tangible connection to the past.
This cartridge lets you run a fake Windows 3.1 on your Game Boy, complete with Minesweeper
Winsage
April 23, 2025

This cartridge lets you run a fake Windows 3.1 on your Game Boy, complete with Minesweeper

The GBS Windows cartridge, created by Rubenretro using GB Studio, allows users to experience a faux version of Windows 3.1 on the Game Boy. It includes applications like Minesweeper, a media player, and Paint, enabling creative expression with features such as printing via a Game Boy printer. The cartridges have sold out due to high demand, but customers can sign up on Etsy for restock notifications.
Someone made 'Windows' for the Game Boy Color, and you can buy it
Winsage
April 22, 2025

Someone made ‘Windows’ for the Game Boy Color, and you can buy it

The Game Boy Color, launched in 1998, features a project called GBS Windows that mimics Windows 3.1, developed using GB Studio. This homage is available as a physical cartridge from an Etsy shop named RubenRetro, complete with a retail box that combines Game Boy and Windows 3.1 designs. The cartridge offers applications like Minesweeper, a game called “Cannon,” a MIDI piano, a media player, and a Paint program for pixel art. It includes a faux BIOS screen showing the “American Megatrain” text and the Game Boy Color's eight kilobytes of memory. The initial stock sold out quickly, but new retro boxes and accessories will be produced regularly. The package is priced around USD, with varying shipping costs from Spain.
The AYANEO Pocket Micro Classic is everything I wanted the Game Boy Micro to be
BetaBeacon
April 18, 2025

The AYANEO Pocket Micro Classic is everything I wanted the Game Boy Micro to be

The AYANEO Pocket Micro Classic is a modern handheld device inspired by the Game Boy Micro, featuring a premium metal body, large shoulder buttons, and a 3.5-inch IPS display perfect for GBA emulation. It runs on Android 13 and is powered by a Helio G99 SoC, allowing it to emulate some PS2 titles. The device is designed for discerning gamers and is priced starting at 9.
A chance conversation with a retro game store owner forever changed my views on emulation
BetaBeacon
April 13, 2025

A chance conversation with a retro game store owner forever changed my views on emulation

The owner of a retro game store is not opposed to emulation and believes it has had a positive impact on retro gaming by helping people discover games they otherwise would not have played. Many customers of the store also emulate games, even those they purchase from the store, as it offers benefits like save states and improved framerates. Emulation has actually grown the owner's market as it creates a steady pipeline of people interested in retro games, leading them to collect physical games and memorabilia from the store. The owner emphasizes that the most important thing is to enjoy games, whether through original systems or emulation.
5 Top PlayStation emulators for Android to relive classic games anytime, anywhere
BetaBeacon
March 26, 2025

5 Top PlayStation emulators for Android to relive classic games anytime, anywhere

- ePSXe provides a straightforward setup and stable performance for PlayStation emulation on Android. - DuckStation offers broad compatibility with PlayStation games and enhances graphics with OpenGL and Vulkan rendering. - My Boy! is primarily a Game Boy Advance emulator but includes features useful for PlayStation fans. - Lemuroid works as a multi-console emulator supporting PlayStation and other gaming systems. - RetroArch supports multiple consoles, including PlayStation, but requires individual downloads for each system as plugins.
Don't expect Minecraft to go free-to-play anytime soon, as Mojang says "It doesn't really work with the way we built it"
AppWizard
March 23, 2025

Don’t expect Minecraft to go free-to-play anytime soon, as Mojang says “It doesn’t really work with the way we built it”

Minecraft is the best-selling game of all time, maintaining its popularity since its launch in 2011. It has remained a paid title while other games have shifted to a free-to-play model. Minecraft has consistently been on the Nintendo Switch eShop's best-selling list since its 2017 release. Mojang producer Ingela Garneij stated that the game's design and monetization strategy were intended as a one-time purchase, calling it "the best deal in the world." A Minecraft movie featuring Jack Black is in development. The name Minecraft: Pocket Edition was inspired by the Nintendo Game Boy Pocket.
This gorgeous Game Boy Micro clone hits all the right buttons
BetaBeacon
March 6, 2025

This gorgeous Game Boy Micro clone hits all the right buttons

AYANEO has unveiled the Pocket Micro Classic, a handheld device designed for retro gaming enthusiasts. It features a 3.5-inch 3:2 IPS display, a MediaTek Helio G99 chipset, and 6 or 8GB of RAM. The device is capable of upscaling GBA games and emulating some PS2 games. It has a premium build quality with an aluminum alloy frame and borderless glass panel, available in three color options. The Pocket Micro Classic is priced starting at 9 and pre-orders are currently open on the official AYANEO website.
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