Coin-operated gaming handheld concept puts a curious twist to retro designs
Handheld devices have taken the gaming market by storm, ranging from the hulking Steam Decks to retro consoles that relive the glory days of the…
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Nintendo, Watch Out! Samsung Debuts The World’s First Foldable Gaming Console At MWC 2025
Every year, I look forward to tech expos like MWC because it’s the one place where I’ll get to peek under the hood of my…
These Magnetic Dice Roll Like a Mini Roulette Wheel—And It’s Changing TTRPG Games Forever
Rolling dice is a lie. Think about it—most dice are meant to be thrown, tossed, chucked with reckless abandon across the table. But the ForgeMaster…
Screen-less Steam Deck concept gives e-waste handhelds a second lease on life
Handheld gaming PCs like the Steam Deck have truly made the portable gaming dream come true. Gaming laptops are, of course, portable to some extent…
Dual-screen AYANEO Flip handheld gaming PC canceled after successful crowdfunding
The handheld gaming PC market is becoming a little more exciting with the involvement of top PC vendors. The Lenovo Legion Go, for example, introduced…
Nintendo Switch 2 Second Screen is a wonderful concept that will never happen
Back when it first came out, the Nintendo Switch was both a wonder and a frustrating mystery. It basically had the guts of what could…
RedMagic 10 Pro Golden Saga Limited Edition: Mobile Gaming Never Looked This Luxurious
Although it’s still a small segment, gaming smartphones had quite an impact on the smartphone segment for two particular reasons. One is, of course, the…
Raspberry Pi 5 Case is more than just a cute homage to the Nintendo 64
There is no shortage of “retro mini” consoles today that try to relive the glorious past of gaming. But while it’s definitely fun to walk…
Ink Console is an e-book reader + gaming handheld hybrid that plays interactive text-based titles
In the late 80s and 90s, gaming was dominated by an array of pixels limited in a 2D world. The gameplay was also minuscule by…
Game Boy-inspired keyboard is a 3D enclosure around a Logitech keyboard
The retro design wave isn’t just about reselling old products or making them fit for modern use. It has also sparked the spirit of designers…
Fractal Design Mood gaming PC is a beautiful designer product in disguise
Although it is still the predominant aesthetic, there is a growing counter-culture that challenges the stereotype of gamer-centric designs. Traditional gaming desktops, laptops, and accessories,…
Nokia N97 slider phone returns as an Android gaming handheld
The recently opened Nokia Design Archive revealed the depth of the brand’s design culture. It showcased not only the various thought experiments they did, some…