The global chip shortage is leading to product delays and price increases for a wide range of products including automobiles, game consoles, and single board computers. And it could continue through much of 2021, and possibly into next year or beyond. There are a number of factors contributing to the shortage – rising demand for […]
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Lilbits: Game Boy’s long lost WorkBoy accessory revealed at last
The Game Boy changed the way people play video games when it was first released in 1989. It wasn’t the first handheld gaming device, but it hit a sweet spot thanks to a combination of portability, playability, and a great selection of games. But it was almost more than a game console – in the […]
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4 Comments on Nintendo Game & Watch hacking scene brings Pokémon, CHIP-8 and more to the $50 handheld
Nintendo Game & Watch hacking scene brings Pokémon, CHIP-8 and more to the $50 handheld
4 Comments on Nintendo Game & Watch hacking scene brings Pokémon, CHIP-8 and more to the $50 handheldThe Nintendo Super Mario Bros Game & Watch is a $50 handheld game console designed to run just three games. But Nintendo’s latest retro console has proven to be hackable… at least by folks with the necessary skills and hardware. Launched this fall as an homage to Nintendo handhelds from the 80s, the new Game […]
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Lilbits: Black Friday, hacking Amazon’s tablets, and distro hopping on a Linux smartphone
Comments Off on Lilbits: Black Friday, hacking Amazon’s tablets, and distro hopping on a Linux smartphoneIf you haven’t checked out Liliputing’s Black Friday 2020 Mobile Tech Deals page in a while, now’s a pretty good time to do that. We’ve added deals on w whole bunch of laptops, tablets, smartphones, storage products as well as streaming services and downloadable apps, games, and digital media. After offering its Fire HD 10 […]
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Nintendo Game & Watch: Super Mario Bros hacked on day one (Yes, it plays DOOM)
Nintendo’s latest retro game console is a handheld game system designed to run just a few games. The Super Mario Bros Game & Watch is a modern take on the original Game & Watch line of single-game handhelds that were released in Japan 40 years ago. First announced in September, the new model sells for […]