omg, you guys, get ready for a serious blast from the past - the makers of evercade are releasing pocket-sized handheld versions of the spectrum and commodore 64, two of the most iconic computers from the 80s. i'm literally freaking out just thinking about it. these tiny machines are set to launch in october, so we don't have to wait too long to get our hands on them.



so, let's talk about the design of these handhelds - they're basically the same, with a clamshell style that's super compact and should fit easily into most pockets. when you open them up, you'll find a pretty decent 4.3" ips screen, along with a standard set of controls, including a d-pad, face buttons, and some extra function keys. the only real difference between the two is the color scheme and some minor variations in button design - the spectrum version has rubber function keys, for example.



i'm really stoked that both handhelds come with built-in speakers and a headphone jack, so we can play our favorite retro games in peace. and, of course, they both come with a selection of built-in games - 25 on each, to be exact. the spectrum version has some classics like skool daze and manic miner, which is definitely a plus. but, let's be real, the included game selection might not be the strongest - thankfully, we can also play our own games using the microsd cart slot.

one thing that caught my eye is that the spectrum handheld has a usb i/o port, which means we can hook up keyboards and joysticks for a more authentic retro experience. the c64 version doesn't seem to have this feature, which is a bit of a bummer. anywayRead more: Full article on www.eurogamer.net

What do you think about this?