Hyperkin celebrates the 20th anniversary of the Xbox Classic with a refresh of Duke

Duke, the iconic classic Xbox controller, has returned in a big way and is now compatible with the Xbox Series X|S. Duke is without a doubt one of the most recognizable video game characters, designed with American video game players in mind because of his “big hands,” and then reduced in size to appeal to Japanese audiences. … Read more

As Dreamcast turns 20, Peter Moore reflects on the iconic console’s enduring legacy

In a new interview, former Sega of America president Peter Moore reflects on the accomplishments and legacy of the Dreamcast, which turns 20 years old today. The Dreamcast launched in North America on this day twenty years ago with its “9/9/99” marketing campaign, kicking off a next-generation of gaming that would include Microsoft’s entry with … Read more

Virtual Boy Turns 20

Nintendo’s first attempt at 3D handheld gaming — the Virtual Boy — turns 20 years old today. Virtual Boy launched in Japan on July 21, 1995 and less than a month later in the United States. Virtual Boy had a number of well-documented problems including a prohibitive price for a “portable” gaming system (it retailed … Read more