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This week on Bit By Bit, Evercade is bringing DOOM to cartridge — but do you really need the massive $249.99 limited-edition DOOM Nexus bundle when existing Evercade owners can grab the new DOOM Collection cartridge for just $29.99? We break down what you're actually getting and which option makes the most sense for retro gamers and collectors. Plus, nearly 100 pristine copies of a previously unseen Super Mario Bros./Duck Hunt variant have surfaced, including five cartridges earning a perfect PSA 10 grade. Commodore is resurrecting the legendary TAC-2 joystick for $49.99, and one of the rarest arcade machines ever made — a working two-player Computer Space cabinet from 1973 — has gone up for auction. We also check out a new ModRetro M64 firmware update bringing wireless rumble, display options, audio improvements and more; Defender of the Crown: The Legend Returns brings the classic strategy game back roughly 40 years later; Y2K electronics-repair sim ReStory passes 300,000 sales; and Bubsy 4D gets a huge Black Hole update with 15 new levels, outfits, leaderboards and more. If you're into retro gaming, classic hardware, game preservation, modern retro consoles, and all the weird and wonderful things happening in the hobby, subscribe and join us every week for Bit By Bit! #RetroGaming #DOOM #Evercade #RetroGames #GamingNews #BitByBit #Nintendo #SuperMarioBros #Commodore #TAC2 #ArcadeGames #ComputerSpace #ModRetro #M64 #DefenderOfTheCrown #Bubsy4D #ReStory #GenXGrownUp - LINKS Nexus DOOM Edition - https://tinyurl.com/w9fxm3jz Rare Super Mario Bros. Cartridge Hoard - https://tinyurl.com/mvv32pjj Commodore TAC-2 Joystick Revival - https://tinyurl.com/32j4vhra Computer Space Arcade Cabinet Auction - https://tinyurl.com/56bz39pn ModRetro M64 Firmware Update - https://tinyurl.com/5dcr7a2m Defender of the Crown: The Legend Returns - https://tinyurl.com/3w9zjmuw ReStory: Chill Electronics Repairs - https://tinyurl.com/423m2w47 Bubsy 4D “Black Hole” Update - https://tinyurl.com/45jrwce8 - SHOP http://genxgrownup.com/amazon http://GenXGrownUp.com/merch - PODCAST http://GenXGrownUp.com/pod - SUPPORT US https://patreon.com/genxgrownup - WEB & SOCIAL http://GenXGrownUp.com/discord https://twitch.tv/genxgrownup http://fb.me/GenXGrownUp https://bsky.app/profile/genxgrownup.com https://www.tiktok.com/@genxgrownup https://www.instagram.com/genxgrownup/ http://GenXGrownUp.com - SPONSORS Fightbox » https://genxgrownup.com/fightbox King of Nerds » http://kingofnerds.tv Order of Cosmic Champions » http://www.orderofcosmicchampions.com - CHAPTERS 00:00 - Intro 00:22 - Nexus DOOM Edition 03:09 - Rare Super Mario Bros. Cartridge Hoard 05:54 - Commodore TAC-2 Joystick Revival 09:08 - Computer Space Arcade Cabinet Auction 10:35 - ModRetro M64 Firmware Update 11:56 - Defender of the Crown: The Legend Returns 14:12 - ReStory: Chill Electronics Repairs 15:09 - Bubsy 4D “Black Hole” Update

Try Afterplay: https://genxgrownup.com/afterplay Death Trap for the Atari 2600 has a pretty rough reputation, but after spending real time with it, I think that reputation misses what makes this game so interesting. Released by Avalon Hill in 1983, Death Trap is a surprisingly sophisticated score chase built around a finite mission. You’re not just trying to survive until your reflexes fail — you’re trying to complete the mission as efficiently as possible, while managing damage, guiding your own torpedoes, avoiding shrinking shields, and maximizing your score along the way. In this Friday Plays, we take a closer look at one of the Atari 2600’s more unusual and overlooked games and find out why Death Trap deserves a lot more credit than it usually gets. #atari #retrogaming #atari2600 #genxgrownup - SHOP http://genxgrownup.com/amazon http://GenXGrownUp.com/merch - PODCAST http://GenXGrownUp.com/pod - SUPPORT US https://patreon.com/genxgrownup - WEB & SOCIAL http://GenXGrownUp.com/discord https://twitch.tv/genxgrownup http://fb.me/GenXGrownUp https://bsky.app/profile/genxgrownup.com https://www.tiktok.com/@genxgrownup https://www.instagram.com/genxgrownup/ http://GenXGrownUp.com - SPONSORS Fightbox » https://genxgrownup.com/fightbox King of Nerds » http://kingofnerds.tv Order of Cosmic Champions » http://www.orderofcosmicchampions.com

Shop Fightbox » https://genxgrownup.com/fightbox Fizz Creations has turned Atari’s classic Asteroids into a tiny LCD keychain game—but this definitely isn’t the arcade original squeezed onto a little screen. Instead, it takes the basic idea of Asteroids and reworks it into something much simpler, more like the vintage handheld games of the ’70s and ’80s. In this video, I unbox it, check out the hardware and controls, see how the LCD gameplay actually works, and find out whether this little Asteroids keychain is more than just a novelty. Shop Fizz Creations » https://genxgrownup.com/shopfizz #atari #retrogaming #handheld #genxgrownup - SHOP Shop Fizz: https://genxgrownup.com/shopfizz http://genxgrownup.com/amazon http://GenXGrownUp.com/merch - PODCAST http://GenXGrownUp.com/pod - SUPPORT US https://patreon.com/genxgrownup - WEB & SOCIAL http://GenXGrownUp.com/discord https://twitch.tv/genxgrownup http://fb.me/GenXGrownUp https://bsky.app/profile/genxgrownup.com https://www.tiktok.com/@genxgrownup https://www.instagram.com/genxgrownup/ http://GenXGrownUp.com - SPONSORS Fightbox » https://genxgrownup.com/fightbox King of Nerds » http://kingofnerds.tv Order of Cosmic Champions » http://www.orderofcosmicchampions.com - CHAPTERS 00:00 LCD Asteroids 01:24 Box & Contents 03:07 Hardware Tour 05:05 Power On 05:47 Test Play 07:56 High Score? 08:32 Play for Score 12:23 Conclusion

Get Afterplay: https://genxgrownup.com/afterplay This month's thrifting highlights came from shopping at two back-to-back conventions over the past two weeks: SFGE & LI Retro. Some of these are just fun additions to the collection, but others may turn into full GenXGrownUp videos down the road — so let me know what catches your eye. #thrift #vintage #retrogaming #genxgrownup - SHOP http://genxgrownup.com/amazon http://GenXGrownUp.com/merch - PODCAST http://GenXGrownUp.com/pod - SUPPORT US https://patreon.com/genxgrownup - WEB & SOCIAL http://GenXGrownUp.com/discord https://twitch.tv/genxgrownup http://fb.me/GenXGrownUp https://bsky.app/profile/genxgrownup.com https://www.tiktok.com/@genxgrownup https://www.instagram.com/genxgrownup/ http://GenXGrownUp.com - SPONSORS Fightbox » https://genxgrownup.com/fightbox King of Nerds » http://kingofnerds.tv Order of Cosmic Champions » http://www.orderofcosmicchampions.com - CHAPTERS 00:00 Convention Thrifting 01:49 Mattel Basketball 02:52 Ms. Pac-Man PnP 04:10 Pac-Man PnP 05:10 Entex Space Invaders 05:53 Cosmic Combat 07:06 Cheetah Girls 08:48 Centipede Board Game 11:07 Radotin Tele-Sports 12:46 Entex Pac-Man 2 13:53 Lucky Puck 15:28 Stealth Assault 16:45 Coleco Galaxian 19:02 Summary

Shop Fightbox: https://genxgrownup.com/fightbox A fake sick day, a borrowed Ferrari, a principal on the warpath, and one unforgettable parade through downtown Chicago. In this Backtrack, we’re revisiting Ferris Bueller’s Day Off, John Hughes’ classic 1986 comedy about skipping school, seizing the moment, and somehow making it all look effortless. Forty years later, we’ll talk about why Ferris, Cameron, Sloane, and the city of Chicago still connect with Gen X fans — and why life really does move pretty fast. Patreon » https://patreon.com/genxgrownup Discord » https://GenXGrownUp.com/discord Facebook » https://fb.me/GenXGrownUp Twitter » https://GenXGrownUp.com/twitter Website » https://GenXGrownUp.com Podcast » https://GenXGrownUp.com/pod Merchandise » https://GenXGrownUp.com/merch Theme: “Grown Up” by Beefy » https://beefyness.com Apple » https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/genxgrownup-podcast/id1268365641 CastBox » https://castbox.fm/channel/GenXGrownUp-Podcast-id2943471?country=us Pocket Casts » https://pca.st/8iuL Audible » https://amz.run/6yhR TuneIn » https://tunein.com/radio/GenXGrownUp-Podcast-p1020342/ Spotify » https://spoti.fi/2TB4LR7 iHeart » www.iheart.com/podcast… Amazon Music » https://amzn.to/33IKfEK - SHOW NOTES Comprehensive overview of the film’s production, release, reception, and legacy. » https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ferris_Buellers_Day_Off Concise historical background and discussion of the movie’s place in film history » https://www.britannica.com/topic/Ferris-Buellers-Day-Off Fun facts about casting, filming, Chicago locations, and famous scenes. » https://www.usmagazine.com/entertainment/news/ferris-buellers-day-off-turns-40-25-things-you-dont-know/ Excellent behind-the-scenes trivia, casting stories, and production details. » https://www.mentalfloss.com/entertainment/movies/15-fun-facts-about-ferris-buellers-day Large collection of movie facts, production notes, and trivia. » https://facts.net/movie/36-facts-about-the-movie-ferris-buellers-day-off/ Cast reflections and memories from the film’s legacy » https://www.today.com/popculture/movies/ferris-buellers-day-40-year-anniversary-matthew-broderick-alan-ruck-rcna348084 Deep dive into the movie’s development, themes, and lasting influence. » https://cinemascholars.com/ferris-buellers-day-off-a-40th-anniversary-retrospective/ Contemporary film review from one of America’s most influential critics. » https://www.rogerebert.com/reviews/ferris-buellers-day-off-1986 A recent book built from 125 interviews about the making of the movie » https://www.amazon.com/dp/1948221985?tag=genxgrownup-20 (affiliate) She’s Having a Baby End Credits » https://youtu.be/VLyPTEdtp6g?si=BBi7qIZKereX50rE Email the show » podcast@genxgrownup.com - SHOP http://genxgrownup.com/amazon http://GenXGrownUp.com/merch - SUPPORT US https://patreon.com/genxgrownup - WEB & SOCIAL http://GenXGrownUp.com/discord https://twitch.tv/genxgrownup http://fb.me/GenXGrownUp https://bsky.app/profile/genxgrownup.com https://www.tiktok.com/@genxgrownup https://www.instagram.com/genxgrownup/ http://GenXGrownUp.com - SPONSORS Fightbox » https://genxgrownup.com/fightbox King of Nerds » http://kingofnerds.tv Order of Cosmic Champions » http://www.orderofcosmicchampions.com - CHAPTERS 00:00 Ferris Bueller at 40 05:35 About the Film 23:01 Actors & Crew 44:21 Favorite Scenes 54:28 Legacy

We hit the floor at the Long Island Retro Gaming Expo for a special edition of Bit By Bit, talking with some fascinating people from across the retro gaming world! The Long Island Retro Gaming Expo is a celebration of classic video games, consoles, arcades, and gaming culture, bringing together collectors, creators, vendors, and fans. It’s a weekend packed with games to play, rare finds, tournaments, panels, and plenty of retro nostalgia. https://liretro.com/ #retrogaming #liretro2026 #genxgrownup - LI Retro 2026 SPONSOR PLAION Replai » https://genxgrownup.com/plaion ? Walter Day, founder of Twin Galaxies, joins us to talk about his legendary history documenting video game high scores and the competitive gaming scene. ?? We catch up with The Kitchens Brothers from Audacity Games to hear what they’re working on and why they’re still passionate about creating new experiences for classic gaming hardware. ? And we get a look at the Intec Gaming Light Gun system, designed to bring light-gun gaming back to modern displays and systems. It’s a little history, a little new technology, and a whole lot of retro gaming—all from the floor of Long Island Retro Gaming Expo 2026! If you enjoy retro games, classic hardware, gaming history, and the people keeping it all alive, be sure to subscribe for more from GenXGrownUp! #RetroGaming #LongIslandRetroGaming #TwinGalaxies #WalterDay #AudacityGames #IntecGaming #LightGun #ClassicGaming #GamingHistory #BitByBit #GenXGrownUp - SHOP http://genxgrownup.com/amazon http://GenXGrownUp.com/merch - PODCAST http://GenXGrownUp.com/pod - SUPPORT US https://patreon.com/genxgrownup - WEB & SOCIAL http://GenXGrownUp.com/discord https://twitch.tv/genxgrownup http://fb.me/GenXGrownUp https://bsky.app/profile/genxgrownup.com https://www.tiktok.com/@genxgrownup https://www.instagram.com/genxgrownup/ http://GenXGrownUp.com - CHAPTERS 00:00 - Intro 00:53 - Walter Day 08:34 - Intec Gaming 11:31 - Audacity Games