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8BitDo’s NES40 drop is here—and that $499 Retro 68 Keyboard is the lightning rod. We break down what you actually get (aluminum build, Ice Cream Pro Max switches, 300-hour battery), plus the rest of the NES40 set: the limited-run Ultimate 2 N40 controller and the $49.99 Retro Cube 2 speaker. Launch windows, pricing, and the 1,985-unit cap inside. Also in the show: the Friday the 13th devs are back with Halloween: The Game—asymmetrical slasher mayhem with Michael Myers stalking Haddonfield, targeting a 2026 release. What’s new vs F13, and will rights issues stay clear this time? And we check in with Ron Gilbert (Monkey Island): he “never stops thinking about adventure games,” but won’t make another point-and-click just for nostalgia as his roguelike Death By Scrolling nears release—what that means for classic adventure fans. Hashtags #8BitDo #NES40 #RetroGaming #MechanicalKeyboard #GamingNews #HalloweenTheGame #MichaelMyers #RonGilbert #MonkeyIsland #DeathByScrolling #GenXGrownUp #BitByBit - LINKS 8BitDo NES 40th Collection - https://tinyurl.com/yc59nuc7 Halloween - https://tinyurl.com/4zwkjcva Obscure Games Saved - https://tinyurl.com/y4de93wm Dreamcast Top 20 - https://tinyurl.com/yp4uj3x3 Ron Gilbert Interview - https://tinyurl.com/5hbmjrew - 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 - 8BitDo NES 40th Collection 3:02 - Halloween 5:04 - Obscure Games Saved 6:26 - Dreamcast Top 20 7:53 - Ron Gilbert Interview

Atari is bringing the heat with a massive Switch sale, offering discounts on 30 retro classics! Don't miss your chance to grab some legendary titles at a steal. Plus, we dive into the newly announced Super MADNES: 80s Arcade Defenders of the City album and an epic hack that upgrades Gauntlet with high-res dungeon displays! Get your retro fix right here! + More Retro News! #RetroGaming #Atari #NintendoSwitch #ArcadeGames #Gauntlet #SuperMADNES #GamingNews #VideoGames #BitByBit - LINKS Atari Studios Publisher Sale - https://tinyurl.com/4shrddw5 Renting Video Game Consoles - https://tinyurl.com/5n76xwc6 Atari Gauntlet Hack - https://tinyurl.com/4yaw535y Windows 3.1 Game Boy Cart - https://tinyurl.com/5n7bwmfk Super MadNES New Album - https://tinyurl.com/ycye78cb - 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 - Atari Studios Publisher Sale 2:26 - Renting Video Game Consoles 4:04 - Atari Gauntlet Hack 5:45 - Windows 3.1 Game Boy Cart 6:55 - Super MadNES New Album

Is Arcade1Up actually changing hands… or is this just another rumor gone wild? ? This week on Bit By Bit, we dig into the “shutdown” chatter swirling around Arcade1Up, then break down what Basic Fun’s acquisition of select Arcade1Up assets could mean for future cabinets, current owners, support, and the home arcade scene. ??? Plus: if you’ve got one of those slick little retro handhelds, we’ll talk smart (and safe) ways to actually get games running on it — and we’ll hit the surprise return of a classic D&D PC RPG, The Temple of Elemental Evil, popping up on Steam for retro CRPG fans. ??? ? Like, ? subscribe, and drop a comment: Are you worried… or hopeful? Hashtags #Arcade1Up #BasicFun #HomeArcade #RetroGaming #ArcadeCabinet #GamingNews #RetroGames #RetroHandheld #HandheldGaming #Steam #CRPG #DnD #BitByBit #GenXGrownUp - LINKS Arcade1Up Shutting Down - https://tinyurl.com/2c8nd7y9 Arcade1Up Acquired - https://tinyurl.com/4j8527fw Retro Gaming Handeld How To - https://tinyurl.com/35aefcjk 3DS Dock - https://tinyurl.com/mu44nhbr D&D PC Game - https://tinyurl.com/2upztmmr - 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 G'AIM'E Time Crisis » http://genxgrownup.com/gaime King of Nerds » http://kingofnerds.tv Order of Cosmic Champions » http://www.orderofcosmicchampions.com - CHAPTERS 0:00 - Arcade1Up Shutting Down 2:27 - Arcade1Up Acquired 5:27 - Retro Gaming Handeld How To 6:55 - 3DS Dock 8:11 - D&D PC Game

SEGA’s legendary ninja is back! A new Shinobi demo is making waves in the retro scene with pixel-perfect visuals and fast-paced gameplay that honor the franchise’s roots. If you're a fan of classic arcade action, you’ll want to see what this reboot delivers. But that’s not all — retro culture is thriving across the board! ? Synthwave band Gunship just dropped “Tech Noir 2,” a wild claymation music video packed with references to 80s and 90s gaming nostalgia. ?? Plus, Atari is teaming up with AirConsole to bring classic multiplayer fun to smart TVs with zero downloads — just connect your phone and play! Whether you're slashing through enemies or vibing to synthwave beats, this week is stacked with retro greatness. Don’t miss it! ? Like, ? Subscribe & ?? Drop your favorite Shinobi memory in the comments! ? Hashtags #Shinobi #SEGA #RetroGaming #Synthwave #Gunship #Claymation #Atari #AirConsole #ClassicGames #BitByBit - LINKS Shinobi: Art of Vengeance - https://tinyurl.com/2n4jftwj Tech Noir 2 - https://tinyurl.com/hcd5usmm Atari and AirConsole - https://tinyurl.com/bp8y624v DOS Gaming - https://tinyurl.com/2vnkewyy Open World List - https://tinyurl.com/2s3j5bt3 - 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 - Shinobi: Art of Vengeance 1:16 - Tech Noir 2 2:54 - Atari and AirConsole 4:15 - DOS Gaming 7:10 - Open World List

Suit up, true believers! ??? This week on Bit By Bit, we’re digging into the newly announced MARVEL MaXimum Collection—a nostalgia-packed compilation bringing a stack of classic Marvel games back to modern platforms, including the legendary X-Men Arcade (with online play!) plus plenty of 16-bit chaos to relive. But that’s not all! ? We’re also checking out Fear the Flesh, a bite-sized, The Thing-inspired survival horror set in an Antarctic research station—and it’s free to play (perfect for a quick nightmare snack). And finally, Game Pass fans—Microsoft quietly dropped five more Retro Classics into the lineup, including a couple of Zork gems and some Atari 2600 throwbacks. Retro just keeps winning. ?? What are YOU most excited to revisit—Marvel brawlers, icy horror, or vintage Game Pass surprises? #BitByBit #RetroGaming #MarvelGames #XMenArcade #NintendoSwitch #PS5 #XboxSeriesX #PCGaming #LimitedRunGames #Konami #GamePass #RetroClassics #Zork #Atari2600 #IndieHorror #HorrorGames - LINKS Marvel Maximum Collection - https://tinyurl.com/4pxhm8tv The Last Ninja Collection - https://tinyurl.com/2u87z9jz Vintage OS Systems - https://tinyurl.com/2bpc3crj 1st Computer Search Warrant - https://tinyurl.com/ymxepnf6 Fear The Flesh - https://tinyurl.com/2ss4fw9z N64 Controller Upgrade - https://tinyurl.com/29azh9ej Pong RetroSpective - https://tinyurl.com/5as5dfer BYO NES - https://tinyurl.com/mrhztdpx Xbox Game Pass Stealth Drops - https://tinyurl.com/w98wu99r - 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 Numskull Facebook Group » https://genxgrownup.com/fbqa G'AIM'E Time Crisis » http://genxgrownup.com/gaime King of Nerds » http://kingofnerds.tv Order of Cosmic Champions » http://www.orderofcosmicchampions.com - CHAPTERS 0:34 - Marvel Maximum Collection 2:14 - The Last Ninja Collection 4:45 - Vintage OS Systems 5:22 - 1st Computer Search Warrant 6:00 - Fear The Flesh 7:40 - N64 Controller Upgrade 8:23 - Pong RetroSpective 9:15 - BYO NES 10:36 - Xbox Game Pass Stealth Drops

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 […]