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If your childhood involved cartridges, AA batteries, and Pokémon Red, this handheld retro gaming console is going to hit you right in the nostalgia. The Retropian Color looks like a Game Boy Color, but it’s secretly a modern emulator powerhouse that supports games from over 20 classic consoles, including PS1, SNES, Genesis, and more. And right now it’s just $79.99 with free shipping (Reg. $129).
The Retropian Color is a Linux-based open-source emulator system that plays over 10,000 retro games so that you might rediscover classics like Sonic the Hedgehog, Metal Slug, or Mario. If you want to load additional emulators or your games (ROM files), just pop in a microSD card and boot up decades of gaming history.
While the design screams Game Boy Color, the experience is far more modern. The 3.5-inch IPS display is sharper and brighter than anything from the ’90s, with a 640×480 resolution that does justice to your favorite pixel art. You also get six hours of gameplay per charge—no AA batteries required.
The Retropian Color is available now through StackSocial in multiple colors for just $79.99 with free shipping (Reg. $129).
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