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Blaze announces the Super Pocket Activision, and there are some great retro classics on board
Blaze has announced the Super Pocket Activision Edition, a new handheld device featuring 34 classic Activision titles including Pitfall! and River Raid. The device, costing $69.99, also supports Evercade cartridges. Pre-orders are open for a September 28th, 2026 release.
The next Super Pocket is hoarding classic capers that are missing from the Atari version
Blaze announced the Super Pocket Activision Edition handheld, featuring 34 licensed '80s classics from Activision and rival Imagic, including Pitfall!, River Raid, Demon Attack, and Moonsweeper. This edition, priced at $69.99, sports a Pitfall!-inspired design and is compatible with Blaze's Evercade collection. The handheld is set to release on September 28.
These new Spectrum And Commodore64 Gaming Handhelds Come Preloaded With Games
Two classic 1980s computers, the Commodore 64 and ZX Spectrum, are being re-released as new handheld gaming devices. These devices will come preloaded with 25 games each and feature design elements inspired by their predecessors, with a microSD card slot for additional games. Preorders are open, with shipping expected to begin on October 15.
Two computer giants of the 80s - the Spectrum and C64 - are being turned into pocket-sized handhelds by the makers of Evercade
Blaze Entertainment, through its Hyper Mega Tech division, is releasing handheld versions of the classic 1980s computers ZX Spectrum and Commodore 64 in October. Both devices, named The Spectrum Handheld and The C64 Handheld, feature a 4.3-inch screen, built-in controls, and come pre-loaded with 25 games each. They are priced at £109.99, with limited edition versions available for £129.99.
The Commodore 64 and ZX Spectrum Are Getting Retro Clamshell Handheld Comebacks
HyperMegaTech!, a brand of Blaze Entertainment, has announced two new retro-inspired handheld consoles: THEC64 Mini and The Spectrum Handheld. These devices feature clamshell designs reminiscent of the Nintendo 3DS and come pre-loaded with 25 games each, with expandable storage via microSD. Both consoles are priced at $129.99 and are available for pre-order, with collector's editions limited to 2000 units each.
The C64 and ZX Spectrum are back as 3DS-style handhelds
Blaze and Retro Games Ltd are releasing new handheld consoles, THE64 Handheld and THE SPECTRUM Handheld, which resemble the Nintendo 3DS and are based on the Commodore 64 and ZX Spectrum microcomputers. These devices feature 4.3-inch screens, 25 built-in games, and micro SD card slots, with collector's editions also available. Both are set to launch in October.
Everything Evercade: All the latest cartridge releases and consoles for Blaze's modern retro platform
Blaze's Evercade platform has expanded significantly since its 2020 debut, offering a range of retro consoles from handhelds to arcade machines that utilize physical cartridges. Recent releases include Taito Arcade 3 and The Turrican Collection, with upcoming compilations like Mega Cat Studios Collection 3 and Activision Collection 2 on the horizon. The Evercade Nexus handheld is set to offer enhanced features for early 3D games, while the platform's unique emulation approach prioritizes convenience and accuracy over user customization.
