Gear
Two N64 clones are on sale this holiday, and they're about $40 apart
If you have real N64 cartridges and a 4K TV, one of these is worth it; the M64 is cheaper, while reviewers have so far given the Analogue 3D the edge on polish.
Gear
Evercade Nexus still lands Oct. 30, but the C64 and Spectrum handhelds slip to 2027
The Nexus is a reasonable gift pick for a cartridge collector; if you pre-ordered a C64 or Spectrum handheld, plan on waiting until spring.
Gear
Retro handheld or your phone? How to pick without wasting money
If you'll actually play a few times a week, a dedicated handheld with real buttons is worth it; if you're curious but busy, start with your phone and a clip-on controller.
Gear
RetroTINK's new $230 scaler brings 1440p to your old consoles
If your real consoles run through cheap HDMI adapters today, this is a serious upgrade at a fraction of high-end scaler money, as long as you don't need HDMI input.
