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The 'mini' craze continues. 'The C64 Mini' is to be released in March of this year with 60+ games *and* it works as a real C64 (but uses USB ports for keyboard and storage). https://thec64.com/ https://culturedvultures.com/commodore-64-comeback-c64-mini-released-march-29th/ I hope that the C64 sells well enough to encourage someone to produce an Atari 8-bit version in the future. I know I'd buy one or two. GB

Just saw this a few moments ago. Has anyone seen this handheld or have any additional info? Looking at the images, there doesn't seem to be any color ('colour' for those across the Atlantic ) or difficulty switches on the handheld, nor is there a PAL/NTSC selection option (PAL only?). Supposedly it should be available November 2017 and can be pre-ordered now. http://www.funstockretro.co.uk/atari-retro-handheld The following IGN article mentions an 'analog' control stick (for paddle games????) http://www.ign.com/articles/2017/09/01/nintendo-switch-style-atari-2600-retro-handheld-console-revealed gbennett0321

One of my fondest Memories of Keith Robinson at CGE 2014. He will be missed.

I just got back from E3 and I had an opportunity to speak for some time with the engineer developing the Retron77. I was able to glean the following information through our discussion: The Retron77 is (supposedly) 100% compatible with all cartridges (although I was only able to test Combat, Missile Command and Pac-Man) The Retron77 WILL NOT have an SD cart slot However, it is (supposedly) compatible with the Harmony Cart The displayed unit is just a working prototype, Hyperkin is shooting for a Christmas 2017 release. The final version may look different and will have additional switches on the console. Price is not yet decided, but it sounds like they are shooting for a $50 price point The console is (supposedly) compatible WITH ALL Atari controllers The prototype only displays in 16x9 aspect ratio, but the final version will display 4x3 aspect ration, and other display modes (eg. simulated scan-lines, etc.) The console is is running the Stella emulator. I was told they are working with the Stella team for legal licensing (I hope this does not come as a surprise to the Stella developers). Presumably, this should guarantee 100% compatibility. Home-brew carts should work as well. I was told that the Donkey Kong remake runs on the console. It sounds like save states may or may not exist on the final console. The console has HDMI output (and the image was very clean) The joysticks are hard wired and use the standard 9 pin Atari configuration. The feel of the joysticks was reminiscent of the original Atari joysticks I apologize for the picture quality. All pictures were shot with my phone, and it was pretty dark at the booth.