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Atari is back with a bang, unveiling its innovative new handheld console that comes equipped with a built-in trackball, paddle, and numpad! In this episode of Bit By Bit, we dive into the details of this retro-inspired yet modern device that promises to revolutionize portable gaming. But the news doesn’t stop there! We also explore […]

Take your beloved 8-bit and 16-bit cartridges to the cloud! In today’s episode we break down RetroArch’s new Netplay overhaul—peer-to-peer connections, a public lobby browser, and even spectator mode mean you can finally square off in Mario Kart, Streets of Rage, or Street Fighter II with friends around the globe as if you were sharing the same couch. retroarch.com But what does this tech leap say about the bigger picture? A fresh GameSpace report argues the industry is on the verge of ditching dedicated hardware altogether as cloud and cross-platform services outpace traditional consoles in convenience and reach. We weigh the pros, the lag concerns, and why exclusives still keep that dusty SNES (or a shiny PS6) relevant—for now. gamespace.com Finally, CBR has ranked the 10 greatest video-game cameos in movie history—from Mel Brooks’ Silent Movie literally “playing” with a character’s life, to Airplane! sinking a hoops shot, and The Princess Bride going full HardBall. We’ll run through the list and add a few retro favorites of our own. cbr.com Hit play, share your Netplay triumphs in the comments, and don’t forget to subscribe for your weekly blast of Bit By Bit nostalgia! Hashtags #RetroGaming #RetroArch #Netplay #OnlineMultiplayer #CloudGaming #VideoGameMovies #ConsoleVsCloud #BitByBit #RetroNews - LINKS RetroArch's Netplay - https://tinyurl.com/ycma2aaz Console To Online Gaming - https://tinyurl.com/7n6j2zkz FPGA History - https://tinyurl.com/42jfpna3 10 Best Video Games Movie Appearances - https://tinyurl.com/ykxfm8xv - 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 - RetroArch's Netplay 1:42 - Console To Online Gaming 3:33 - FPGA History 5:41 - 10 Best Video Games Movie Appearances

Atari on a Game Boy… in 2025? Yep. ModRetro’s new Atari ’90s Rewind Collection drops three classics—Asteroids, Centipede, and Super Breakout—remastered in full color with fresh soundtracks on the Chromatic cartridge system, priced at $99.99. It’s designed for Chromatic but also works on original GB/GBC and Analogue Pocket, giving handheld retro a legit glow-up. Plus: Saturn fans—there’s a new SAROO firmware with slick features (cheats, media players, Photo CD support, config editing), but early reports say proceed with caution due to caveats and instability. We’ll unpack what’s great and what to skip—at least for now. And to cap it off, the Indie Horror Showcase 2025 returns Oct 23 at 10am PT / 1pm ET, co-hosted by John Wolfe and BigGaming64, with fresh reveals from horror publishers. We’ll preview what to watch. If you dig retro news with real talk, hit like & subscribe, and drop your take: colorized Atari on GB—genius or gimmick? Hashtags #Atari #GameBoy #ModRetro #Chromatic #AnaloguePocket #RetroGaming #SegaSaturn #SAROO #IndieHorror #HorrorGames #GenXGrownUp #BitByBit - LINKS Atari Modretro Carts - https://tinyurl.com/5n7aj3ut Sega Saturn Saroo - https://tinyurl.com/557j6tm9 Horror Game Showcase With Atari - https://tinyurl.com/ya2e57b9 Sega Fighting News - https://tinyurl.com/5n69avu5 Best Console Games Of All Time - https://tinyurl.com/53y5daf9 - 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 Modretro Carts 3:42 - Sega Saturn Saroo 6:54 - Horror Game Showcase With Atari 9:20 - Sega Fighting News 10:53 - Best Console Games Of All Time

This week on Bit By Bit, we’re looking at two unexpected portable retro systems: THEC64 Handheld and The Spectrum Handheld. Classic computer nostalgia is going portable, but are these must-have handhelds or just another retro curiosity? Plus, we’ve got more retro gaming news, including the LEGO SEGA Genesis set, Super ZSNES, Neo Geo AES+ preorder updates, Commodore’s new C64C lineup, Mortal Kombat krossplay, Pixel FX’s Morph 2K upscaler, and new Evercade collections. ?? #BitByBit #RetroGaming #C64 #TheSpectrum #RetroHandhelds #SEGA #NeoGeo #Evercade - LINKS C64/Spectrum Handhelds - https://tinyurl.com/mrx8f2th Lego Sega - https://tinyurl.com/586kf5ac Super ZSNES - https://tinyurl.com/3rfvax9b Plaion Neo Geo Order Issues - https://tinyurl.com/27b7nz9v GXG Neo Geo Store - https://a.co/d/0bbwxEml New C64 Old Molds - https://tinyurl.com/6847hv6s MK Legacy Kollection Update - https://tinyurl.com/zz27hzma New 2K Upscaler - https://tinyurl.com/5237nvhw 2 New Evercade Cart Collections - https://tinyurl.com/mu8zd7ur - 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 0:22 - C64/Spectrum Handhelds 5:40 - Lego Sega 7:20 - Super ZSNES 8:14 - Plaion Neo Geo Order Issues 9:55 - GXG Neo Geo Store 11:08 - New C64 Old Molds 12:52 - MK Legacy Kollection Update 14:40 - New 2K Upscaler 17:09 - 2 New Evercade Cart Collections

The golden age of arcades is coming back—Atari just dropped a brand-new Missile Command Recharged arcade cabinet, and it’s dripping with retro energy! But while we’re celebrating Atari’s comeback, Nintendo fans just hit a wall—Switch 2 distribution in the U.S. is now delayed thanks to the latest round of presidential tariffs. What does this mean for American gamers? PLUS: Donkey Kong is back in 3D with a brand-new adventure dropping this July! We break down the biggest retro gaming headlines of the week and what they mean for fans who grew up with pixels and power-ups. ?? Whether you're Team Atari, Nintendo die-hard, or just love a good DK barrel blast—we’ve got you covered. ? Hit that like, subscribe, and drop your thoughts in the comments! #RetroGaming #NintendoSwitch2 #AtariArcade #DonkeyKongReturns #MissileCommandRecharged #RetroNews #GamingNews #GenXGrownUp #ClassicGames #ArcadeRevival - LINKS Switch 2 Launch Info - https://tinyurl.com/mwzeryef Switch 2 Tariffs - https://tinyurl.com/5futxxcx DK Bananza - https://tinyurl.com/mw6vh4ku Atari Salmon Run - https://tinyurl.com/2htm5bry Atari Missile Command Arcade - https://tinyurl.com/mvms6xf8 - 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 - Switch 2 Launch Info 3:28 - Switch 2 Tariffs 4:54 - DK Bananza 6:31 - Atari Salmon Run 7:34 - Atari Missile Command Arcade

Mortal Kombat is back in a big way with the Legacy Kollection, but is this retro revival everything fans hoped for—or just another cash-in? We go hands-on with the EVO 2025 demo and break down the full game list, missing features, and what fans are still demanding. Plus, we dive into BioShock's behind-the-scenes shakeup at 2K as the long-awaited remake and BioShock 4 hit major turbulence. And if that’s not enough, Atari’s surprising $51 million bid to acquire Thunderful Group could mean huge changes ahead for the retro gaming world. ?? Retro fans, you won't want to miss this one! ? SUBSCRIBE for weekly retro gaming news, reviews & throwbacks — all in one place! ? Hashtags #MortalKombat #LegacyKollection #RetroGaming #BioShock #Atari #EVO2025 #BitByBit #GamingNews #MKTrilogy #ThunderfulGroup - LINKS Mortal Kombat Legacy News 1 - "https://tinyurl.com/5n7yxxsb Mortal Kombat Legacy News 2 - https://tinyurl.com/mnr4j5xj Mortal Kombat Legacy News 3 - https://tinyurl.com/2hr4hwpf" Bad Bio Shock News - https://tinyurl.com/yc87kzzf SF II Dev Rankings - https://tinyurl.com/4ah42wpv Atari Thunderful - https://tinyurl.com/4tjbscvn - 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 - Mortal Kombat Legacy News 3:49 - Bad Bio Shock News 5:25 - SF II Dev Rankings 6:43 - Atari Thunderful