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Andrew LiszewskiJun 30, 2025

Maxell releases its own modernized cassette player.

In the ‘80s, Maxell was a brand synonymous with audio and cassette tapes thanks to an iconic ad. With the popularity of cassette tapes on the rise, Maxell is once again making cassette players but with upgraded features including Bluetooth connectivity, USB-C charging, and a rechargeable battery. But it still includes a headphone jack for the full retro experience.

The MXCP-P100 is only available in Japan right now for ¥13,000, or around $90.

<em>Battery life on a full charge is up to nine hours, and the cassette player includes a belt clip on the back.</em>

<em>The MXCP-P100 is available in black or white color options.</em>

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Battery life on a full charge is up to nine hours, and the cassette player includes a belt clip on the back.

Image: Maxell

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Andrew LiszewskiJun 30, 2025

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Andrew LiszewskiJun 27, 2025

8BitDo’s customization software now supports more controllers on Macs.

The company has released an update to its Ultimate Software V2 that expands the number of devices you can customize using the macOS version, bringing it more in line with the Windows version, it announced on X.

Support on macOS has been expanded to now include the 8BitDo Ultimate 2C Wireless, Wired, and Bluetooth controllers, the Ultimate Mobile Gaming Controller, the Retro Receivers for the Saturn and Nintendo GameCube, and the Retro R8 Mouse N Edition.

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An Apple computer on a wooden desk running 8BitDo’s Ultimate Software V2.

An update for the macOS version of 8BitDo’s Ultimate Software V2 is now available for download.

Image: 8BitDo

Andrew LiszewskiJun 26, 2025

This fun mod turned a Fisher-Price Game Boy into a functional emulator.

Like the Fisher-Price Game & Learn Controller, the Laugh & Learn Lil’ Gamer, which looks like a chunky colorful Game Boy, plays a series of Super Mario Bros. sound effects when you enter the Konami Code.

Not satisfied with just that retro Easter egg, modder Mark Ghirardi upgraded the guts of the Lil’ Gamer and gave it a proper LCD screen turning it into a functional handheld emulator complete with small shoulder buttons on the back and USB-C charging.

Two images of a Fisher-Price Game Boy playing actual retro games.

A set of sliding Tetris blocks on the side of the toy now move to reveal a hidden volume dial.

Screenshot: Instagram

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Andrew LiszewskiJun 26, 2025

The GoPro Hero 13 Black is now easier to lose in a forest.

GoPro has released another limited edition color option of its Hero 13 Black action camera, following the polar white version that debuted last March. It’s now available in forest green but otherwise functionally the same as the standard model.

The Hero 13 Black launched at $399.99 last September, its price has since increased to $429.99, which is also what the new forest green option will cost you.