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? It’s Pac-Man’s 45th birthday, and My Arcade is celebrating with two new officially licensed devices: the Pac-Man 45th Anniversary Mighty Player and the Pac-Man 45th Anniversary Pocket Player Max. Both units pack classics like PAC-MAN (Classic), PAC-MAN (Speed-Up), PAC-LAND, SUPER PAC-MAN, and PAC & PAL, along with rechargeable batteries and that bold anniversary graffiti-style artwork. ?? In this episode of Bit By Bit, we dig into what you actually get for the asking price, how these new devices stack up against other Pac-Man and mini-arcade releases, and whether they’re worth it for collectors or just hardcore maze-chasers. ? We’re also talking Nintendo Switch Online’s November 2025 update, which adds more NES and Game Boy greats like Ninja Gaiden II, Battletoads, Kid Icarus: Of Myths and Monsters, and Bionic Commando to the ever-growing retro library for subscribers. ? And to round things out, we look at a stunning LEGO ZX Spectrum fan design on LEGO Ideas — a 2,130-piece tribute to Sir Clive Sinclair’s legendary 8-bit micro that helped bring gaming into homes in the 1980s. If you love retro hardware, clever tributes, and staying on top of the latest classic gaming news, you’re in the right place. Hit that ?, subscribe, and share with a fellow retro fan! Hashtags: #PacMan #MyArcade #RetroGaming #NintendoSwitchOnline #ZXSpectrum #LEGO #BitByBit #GenXGrownUp #RetroNews #GamingNews - LINKS My Arcade Pac Man 45th - https://tinyurl.com/yw86b8y9 Neon Inferno - https://tinyurl.com/5dxs3edb NSO New Games - https://tinyurl.com/448vs2xm Viewpoint 2064 - https://tinyurl.com/3xtaau4b Lego ZX Spectrum - https://tinyurl.com/4u47fnz4 - 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 Keys of Fury » https://keysoffury.com King of Nerds » http://kingofnerds.tv Order of Cosmic Champions » http://www.orderofcosmicchampions.com - CHAPTERS 0:00 - My Arcade Pac Man 45th 3:41 - Neon Inferno 4:59 - NSO New Games 6:20 - Viewpoint 2064 7:41 - Lego ZX Spectrum

Retro gaming fans have been let down by Nintendo Switch Online, as its retro library struggles to live up to expectations. In this episode of Bit By Bit, we dive into why Switch Online’s approach to classic games is frustrating retro enthusiasts. From its limited selection to the drip-feed release schedule, is Nintendo doing enough […]

All the thrills and spills of the arcade game in a cardboard format in the Pole Position board game! Released in 1983 by Parker Brothers, players use various movement cards (move 5, move 4, move rookie/move 2, move 2/shift track) in an attempt to be the first car around the track. Adapted from the popular […]

Google's Gemini AI just tapped out before facing off against an ancient Atari 2600 chess game—seriously?! In this episode, we break down why Google's AI admitted it would "struggle immensely" against a 1.19 MHz machine. Plus, big moves are happening in the retro gaming world: Digital Eclipse and Nightdive Studios are joining forces for more awesome preservation projects—what dream collabs could be next? And the MagicX Zero 40 handheld surprise-dropped early, with retro fans already impressed by its early performance and emulation chops. From classic pixels to modern preservation, we’ve got the retro news that matters. Tap play and stay ahead of the 8-bit curve! ? Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for weekly retro gaming updates! ? Hashtags: #RetroGaming #Atari #GoogleGemini #AIvsRetro #DigitalEclipse #NightdiveStudios #MagicXZero40 #Emulation #GamingNews #BitByBit - LINKS Digital Eclipse & Nightdive Studios - https://tinyurl.com/y8ppzd3x 3D N64 - https://tinyurl.com/5ec2afsn Atari vs AI Round 3 - https://tinyurl.com/fumezxjb BBC Misstep - https://tinyurl.com/3ju8fc6v MagicX Zero 40 - https://tinyurl.com/5n8xeyma - 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 King of Nerds » http://kingofnerds.tv Order of Cosmic Champions » http://www.orderofcosmicchampions.com - CHAPTERS 0:00 - Digital Eclipse & Nightdive Studios 1:09 - 3D N64 3:02 - Atari vs AI Round 3 4:48 - BBC Misstep 6:16 - MagicX Zero 40

Frankenstein's Monster is a platform game developed for the Atari 2600 video game console, based on Mary Shelley's 1818 novel Frankenstein; or, The Modern Prometheus. It was released by Data Age in 1983. The player character has to "make his way through the ghoulish castle of Dr. Frankenstein," where he "must prevent him from completing his creation." The player must "gather stones from the dungeon and bring them to the tower where [he] must build a barricade around Frankenstein's monster before he has accumulated enough energy to come alive," which he does using the so-called "Power Probe," a device absorbing energy from an electrical storm. #atari #retrogaming #frankenstein #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 King of Nerds » http://kingofnerds.tv Order of Cosmic Champions » http://www.orderofcosmicchampions.com

If you watch regularly, then you'll remember my buddy, Paul, who does 3D design and runs an Etsy store full of cool enhancements for our gaming gadgets. On the heels of his NES refurbishment kit, he recently got a customer request to provide the same for the classic Sega Master System controller. And of course, Paul came through! #sega #retrogaming #genxgrownup - LINKS Paul's Store » https://www.etsy.com/shop/Innovative3DShop?ref=shop_sugg_market SMS Refurb » https://www.etsy.com/listing/4301275792/sega-master-system-modernizer-and SMS Grip » https://www.etsy.com/listing/4300616125/sega-master-system-grip-attachment-for-a NES Refurb » https://www.etsy.com/listing/4300832858/classic-nes-modernizer-and-refurbishment NES Grip » https://www.etsy.com/listing/4300612359/classic-nes-grip-attachment-for-a Screw-In Sticks » https://www.etsy.com/listing/1824490859/joystick-accessory-set-for-the-atari CX-78 Button Relocator » https://www.etsy.com/listing/1841885528/button-1-relocator-only-for-your VCS Classic Joystick Balls » https://www.etsy.com/listing/1864893304/two-atari-vcs-ball-toppers-with-stand Pocket Player Grip » https://www.etsy.com/listing/1853515207/my-arcade-grip-accessory-for-pocket CX-40 Ball-Topper » https://www.etsy.com/listing/1851266999/two-atari-375mm-ball-toppers-for-cx-40 Arcade Stands & Toppers » https://www.etsy.com/listing/1837176894/dual-arcade-style-5130mm-tall-40mm-ball Bat-L-Zone Rig » https://www.etsy.com/listing/1837188962/bat-l-zone-tank-command-station-for GSP Ball Topper » https://www.etsy.com/listing/1851313515/two-gsp-40mm-ball-toppers-for-my-arcade Pole Position Wheel Expander » https://www.etsy.com/listing/1835583747/rubberized-2-steering-wheelcolor GR78+ Grip » https://www.etsy.com/listing/1828401057/gr78-grip-accessory-for-the-atari-cx78 CX78+ Joystick Kit » https://www.etsy.com/listing/1824490859/joystick-accessory-set-for-the-atari GSP Paddle v1 » https://www.etsy.com/listing/1761657381/atari-46mm-game-station-pro-easy-slip GSP Paddle v2 » https://www.etsy.com/listing/1776757816/atari-gsp-37mm-1-716-easy-slip-onoff - 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 Sega Master System 01:33 SMS Controller 02:01 The Refurb Kit 02:42 Dismantle & Clean 04:41 Options 05:35 Rebuilding 07:54 SMS Grip 08:41 Summary