➀ The Vectrex Mini revives the 1980s vector-graphics console with modern upgrades like a 5-inch AMOLED screen and wireless controllers;

➁ The compact design retains retro aesthetics while adding HDMI and MicroSD support, priced at €150 with early bird options starting from $99;

➂ Developed by Neo Retro under license, it aims to bridge vintage gaming culture with contemporary hardware trends.

➀ Commodore's C64 Ultimate debuted with $2 million in sales within its first week, with half allocated to production and future R&D;

➀ The company emphasizes avoiding past bankruptcy pitfalls, showcasing factory quality control and GEOS software integration;

③ Amiga-era collaborations teased, including discussions with original engineers and a roadmap for 3-4 annual releases over four years.

① Retro Games Ltd announces a full-sized A1200 Amiga remake featuring a working keyboard and a 30th-anniversary port of *The Settlers 2*.

② Detailed specifications and bundled accessories will be fully revealed in October, with the device likely running Linux-based emulators.

③ The company plans multiple retro hardware releases between 2025–2026, reigniting nostalgia for classic computing systems.

➀ YouTuber Christian 'Peri Fratic' acquires Commodore Corporation in a seven-figure deal, positioning himself as acting CEO;

➁ The revived Commodore enlists original engineers and executives to develop 'retro futurism' products, while financial backing remains uncertain;

➂ A new hardware project is teased with a countdown, hinting at future innovations under the iconic brand.

➀ Developer Jonas Eschenburg successfully ported the iconic FPS 'Doom' to the 40-year-old Atari ST, utilizing 16 colors and heavy dithering for visual output.

➁ The port retains gameplay features like palette effects (e.g., red screen flashes when taking damage) and requires original Doom files or a shareware demo to run.

➂ Compilation is limited to Linux systems due to copyright restrictions on the DOS sound library, highlighting technical and legal challenges in retro porting.

➀ CrystalMark Retro 2.0.0 has been released, extending retro benchmarking to systems from Windows 95 to Windows 11.

➁ The update started a year ago, in response to user feedback.

➂ The benchmarking tool now supports Windows 95/98/Me and offers a bonus with the official benchmark score comparison site.

➀ A software engineer named Wojciech Graj has successfully ported the classic game Doom into a standalone Microsoft Word document.

➁ The document, which is 6.6MB in size, can be run on x86 systems with modern Microsoft Office installations.

➂ Despite the successful port, there is currently no sound in the game, and users need to bypass security warnings to enable the VBA macro in the document.