Classic Game Enthusiast's DREAM?

The video covers three upcoming retro gaming projects showcased at CES 2018 by Hyperkin. The centerpiece is the Ultra GB, an all-aluminum Game Boy variant that emphasizes premium build quality and nostalgic aesthetics while adding modern touches such as USB-C charging, a color-changing RGB backlight, and an integrated audio amplifier for stereo sound. The host highlights the OG dot matrix display and notes the device’s potential to run LSDJ, a chiptune software, while acknowledging uncertainty about certain features. Price expectations are discussed, with the team aiming for a target around $100, and the emphasis is on delivering a faithful yet upgraded handheld experience for fans of classic gaming. Next, the Atari 2600 is revisited through the RetroN 77, a modern console with HDMI output, 1080p capability, and flexible aspect ratios (16:9 or 4:3). The device retains authentic Atari-era controls, adds savestates, and uses Stella Emulation, with open-source firmware possibilities and official Hyperkin updates alongside optional user firmware. Finally, the Mega RetroN HD for Genesis and Mega Drive is presented as hardware-based with 100 percent compatibility and modern output options, including 720p HDMI, aspect switching, and NTSC/PAL compatibility, plus a bundled controller. Throughout, the host reiterates that these products bridge retro gaming nostalgia with contemporary convenience, and thanks the sponsor DBrand for CES-related skin products, providing links to their CES 2018 range. The video closes with an invitation to fans to share their preferences between Sega, Atari, or Nintendo leanings and to subscribe for more CES content and updates.

Topics · Science & Technology · Retro Gaming · Consumer Electronics · Entertainment