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Nintendo\'s Virtual Boy returns 30 years after short-lived 1995 flop
Nintendo\'s worst-performing game console was the Virtual Boy released in 1995, not the GameCube or Wii U, and it disappeared in under a year with sales below 1 million units. The tabletop, binocular-style device used stereoscopic 3D but was uncomfortable and displayed only red graphics on a black background. Many users reported eye strain and headaches. Limited software also hurt. Nintendo has added Virtual Boy classics to Switch Online + Expansion Pack, requiring an accessory for 3D.
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Retroid to raise Pocket 5, Flip 2 base RAM to 12GB and hike prices by $10
Retroid will increase the base memory of its Pocket 5 and Flip 2 handheld Android game devices to 12GB of RAM and raise prices by $10 for new buyers. Orders for 8GB RAM and 128GB storage units that have not yet shipped will be upgraded at no extra cost. Current prices remain until July 14, after which Pocket 5 starts at $209 and Flip 2 at $219.
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Which Switch 2 controller to buy: value leader 8BitDo, budget standout Nova Lite
Third-party controllers for Nintendo’s Switch 2 are gaining ground as buyers weigh price and features, an assessment said. TechRadar named 8BitDo’s Pro 3 the best overall option, priced under $60 and offering features such as TMR sticks and 20-hour battery life. Nintendo’s official Switch 2 Pro Controller was cited as a premium benchmark at $89.99 with about 40 hours of battery life. GameSir’s Nova Lite was highlighted as a low-cost pick.