The EasySMX M20 mobile controller features rotating ABXY face buttons, letting players swap between Xbox and Nintendo layouts on the fly.
Author: Jim Gray
Jim Gray
Jim is a dad from Massachusetts by way of the Northeast Kingdom (IYKYK). He makes music as Our Ghosts, and with his band, Tiger Fire Company No. 1. He also takes terrible photos, writes decent science fiction and plays almost exclusively skateboarding games. He cannot, however, grow a beard. Favorite Game: Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater
The DSpico, the world’s first open-source Nintendo DS flash cart, is now available pre-assembled from two retailers starting at $20.
Developer @toruzz reveals GB Bridge, an emulator that ports original Game Boy games to the GBA with expanded color and resolution.
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This ROM hack roundup covers Marvel-themed brawlers, Mega Man deep cuts, Segagaga in English, and new life for overlooked retro gems.