# Hardware **URL:** https://intoguide.com/c/hardware/30.md [Latest](https://intoguide.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://intoguide.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://intoguide.com/tags.md) --- ## [About the Hardware category](https://intoguide.com/t/about-the-hardware-category/464)
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--- ## [Pikachu Turns 30 — I’m Throwing a Pokémon Stadium Party on an Original N64](https://intoguide.com/t/pikachu-turns-30-i-m-throwing-a-pokemon-stadium-party-on-an-original-n64/539)
**Author:** [@wasabi](https://intoguide.com/u/wasabi)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 13, 2026, 4:46pm UTC](https://intoguide.com/t/pikachu-turns-30-i-m-throwing-a-pokemon-stadium-party-on-an-original-n64/539 "2026-03-13T16:46:33Z")
Pokémon Stadium setup in 2026 to celebrate the 30th anniversary: 1. Choosing Your Console Pikachu N64 (2000 special edition) – cute, collector’s vibe, authentic look OG Grey N64 – better for HDMI mods and mode… --- ## [Lenovo Teases a Wild Folding Handheld — But It’s No Steam Deck Rival Yet](https://intoguide.com/t/lenovo-teases-a-wild-folding-handheld-but-it-s-no-steam-deck-rival-yet/537)
**Author:** [@wasabi](https://intoguide.com/u/wasabi)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 13, 2026, 4:44pm UTC](https://intoguide.com/t/lenovo-teases-a-wild-folding-handheld-but-it-s-no-steam-deck-rival-yet/537 "2026-03-13T16:44:41Z")
Lenovo Legion Go Fold concept and why it might struggle in today’s “RAMageddon” climate: Lenovo Legion Go Fold – Concept Overview Display: Hinged POLED, can double as dual-screen or laptop Modes: 4 distinct mo… --- ## [The New Lenovo Legion Tab Hides a Spec That Could Change the Game](https://intoguide.com/t/the-new-lenovo-legion-tab-hides-a-spec-that-could-change-the-game/536)
**Author:** [@wasabi](https://intoguide.com/u/wasabi)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 13, 2026, 4:42pm UTC](https://intoguide.com/t/the-new-lenovo-legion-tab-hides-a-spec-that-could-change-the-game/536 "2026-03-13T16:42:55Z")
Lenovo Legion Tab Gen 5 and its RAM situation: Lenovo Legion Tab Gen 5 – Key Specs Display: 8.8-inch 3K LCD, 165Hz refresh rate Processor: Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 RAM: Up to 16GB at 10667Mbps (likely LPDDR5T … --- ## [I’d Probably Enjoy the Game Boy Jukebox More — If Nintendo Released a Proper Retro Handheld Remake First](https://intoguide.com/t/i-d-probably-enjoy-the-game-boy-jukebox-more-if-nintendo-released-a-proper-retro-handheld-remake-first/534)
**Author:** [@wasabi](https://intoguide.com/u/wasabi)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 13, 2026, 4:41pm UTC](https://intoguide.com/t/i-d-probably-enjoy-the-game-boy-jukebox-more-if-nintendo-released-a-proper-retro-handheld-remake-first/534 "2026-03-13T16:41:31Z")
Game Boy Jukebox and the ongoing Game Boy Classic Edition hopes: Game Boy Jukebox – Not a Classic Remake Product type: Pokémon-themed music player, not a true handheld console Price: $69.99 Functionality: Play… --- ## [Pico’s Next VR Headset Lands in 2026 Against Valve — But It Falls Short of Being the Steam Frame Rival I Hoped For](https://intoguide.com/t/pico-s-next-vr-headset-lands-in-2026-against-valve-but-it-falls-short-of-being-the-steam-frame-rival-i-hoped-for/533)
**Author:** [@wasabi](https://intoguide.com/u/wasabi)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 13, 2026, 4:40pm UTC](https://intoguide.com/t/pico-s-next-vr-headset-lands-in-2026-against-valve-but-it-falls-short-of-being-the-steam-frame-rival-i-hoped-for/533 "2026-03-13T16:40:27Z")
Pico Project Swan – The High-End XR Contender Expected launch: 2026 Pico is teasing a premium mixed-reality headset that feels more in line with the Apple Vision Pro and Samsung GalaxyXR than their previous gaming-foc… --- ## [Limited Edition Marathon PS5 Headset Still Available — But the Controller Is the Real Looker](https://intoguide.com/t/limited-edition-marathon-ps5-headset-still-available-but-the-controller-is-the-real-looker/531)
**Author:** [@wasabi](https://intoguide.com/u/wasabi)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 13, 2026, 4:38pm UTC](https://intoguide.com/t/limited-edition-marathon-ps5-headset-still-available-but-the-controller-is-the-real-looker/531 "2026-03-13T16:38:56Z")
Gear Up for Marathon on PS5 When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. With Marathon releasing on March 5, Sony has launched limited edition Marathon-themed PS5 accessories, incl… --- ## [Analogue Pocket and Other Portable Favorites Are Creeping Up in Price — Are Tariffs and “RAMageddon” Tag‑Teaming Retro Handhelds?](https://intoguide.com/t/analogue-pocket-and-other-portable-favorites-are-creeping-up-in-price-are-tariffs-and-ramageddon-tag-teaming-retro-handhelds/530)
**Author:** [@wasabi](https://intoguide.com/u/wasabi)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 13, 2026, 4:37pm UTC](https://intoguide.com/t/analogue-pocket-and-other-portable-favorites-are-creeping-up-in-price-are-tariffs-and-ramageddon-tag-teaming-retro-handhelds/530 "2026-03-13T16:37:47Z")
A Perfect Storm Hitting Retro Handhelds When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Retro gaming handhelds are feeling the pinch in 2026. US tariffs and RAM shortages—dubbed RAMag… --- ## [If You’re Open to Second‑Hand Handhelds, Refurbed ROG Ally and Legion Go Could Help You Survive “RAMageddon](https://intoguide.com/t/if-you-re-open-to-second-hand-handhelds-refurbed-rog-ally-and-legion-go-could-help-you-survive-ramageddon/528)
**Author:** [@wasabi](https://intoguide.com/u/wasabi)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 13, 2026, 4:35pm UTC](https://intoguide.com/t/if-you-re-open-to-second-hand-handhelds-refurbed-rog-ally-and-legion-go-could-help-you-survive-ramageddon/528 "2026-03-13T16:35:50Z")
Getting Thrifty with Gaming Handhelds When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Right now, finding the Asus ROG Ally, Lenovo Legion Go, or other top handheld gaming PCs is tough… --- ## [Our Vision for Creator Audio”: Elgato Launches Wave Next — Powerful New Audio Hardware with Free Software for All](https://intoguide.com/t/our-vision-for-creator-audio-elgato-launches-wave-next-powerful-new-audio-hardware-with-free-software-for-all/525)
**Author:** [@wasabi](https://intoguide.com/u/wasabi)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 13, 2026, 4:34pm UTC](https://intoguide.com/t/our-vision-for-creator-audio-elgato-launches-wave-next-powerful-new-audio-hardware-with-free-software-for-all/525 "2026-03-13T16:34:24Z")
Elgato Unveils Five New Audio Tools for Content Creators When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Elgato has launched a new Wave Next range for content creators, including five… --- ## [PowerA Unveils a Mario Kart World Switch 2 Controller for Mario Day — And I Wheely Love It](https://intoguide.com/t/powera-unveils-a-mario-kart-world-switch-2-controller-for-mario-day-and-i-wheely-love-it/523)
**Author:** [@wasabi](https://intoguide.com/u/wasabi)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 13, 2026, 4:32pm UTC](https://intoguide.com/t/powera-unveils-a-mario-kart-world-switch-2-controller-for-mario-day-and-i-wheely-love-it/523 "2026-03-13T16:32:07Z")
This Wireless Pad Might Make You Revisit Mario Kart World When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. PowerA has unveiled a new Mario Kart World version of its Advantage Wireless … --- ## [Marathon Is Testing My Reflexes — Here Are the Best High‑Refresh‑Rate Gaming Monitors for the New Extraction Shooter](https://intoguide.com/t/marathon-is-testing-my-reflexes-here-are-the-best-high-refresh-rate-gaming-monitors-for-the-new-extraction-shooter/522)
**Author:** [@wasabi](https://intoguide.com/u/wasabi)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 13, 2026, 4:31pm UTC](https://intoguide.com/t/marathon-is-testing-my-reflexes-here-are-the-best-high-refresh-rate-gaming-monitors-for-the-new-extraction-shooter/522 "2026-03-13T16:31:08Z")
Keep Your Visuals Slick: The Best High-Refresh Monitors for Marathon When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. If you’ve been waiting for the perfect gaming… --- ## [26 Years Ago Today, the PS2 Changed Console Gaming — And I’m Celebrating by Gifting It Modern Gadgets](https://intoguide.com/t/26-years-ago-today-the-ps2-changed-console-gaming-and-i-m-celebrating-by-gifting-it-modern-gadgets/520)
**Author:** [@wasabi](https://intoguide.com/u/wasabi)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 13, 2026, 4:29pm UTC](https://intoguide.com/t/26-years-ago-today-the-ps2-changed-console-gaming-and-i-m-celebrating-by-gifting-it-modern-gadgets/520 "2026-03-13T16:29:50Z")
The PS2 Feels Surprisingly Modern—With the Right Gadgets When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. The Sony PlayStation 2 just turned 26 years old, having d… --- ## [It’s Not a Steam Machine, But This NES-Inspired Mini PC Is Worth the $1,000 Splash](https://intoguide.com/t/it-s-not-a-steam-machine-but-this-nes-inspired-mini-pc-is-worth-the-1-000-splash/518)
**Author:** [@wasabi](https://intoguide.com/u/wasabi)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 13, 2026, 4:28pm UTC](https://intoguide.com/t/it-s-not-a-steam-machine-but-this-nes-inspired-mini-pc-is-worth-the-1-000-splash/518 "2026-03-13T16:28:12Z")
The ACEMAGIC Retro X5 Mini PC Lands on Amazon When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. If you’re after a retro-inspired mini PC to serve as a console for y… --- ## [More Kirby Air Riders Amiibo Are on the Way — And I’m Still Budgeting for the First Batch](https://intoguide.com/t/more-kirby-air-riders-amiibo-are-on-the-way-and-i-m-still-budgeting-for-the-first-batch/517)
**Author:** [@wasabi](https://intoguide.com/u/wasabi)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 13, 2026, 4:26pm UTC](https://intoguide.com/t/more-kirby-air-riders-amiibo-are-on-the-way-and-i-m-still-budgeting-for-the-first-batch/517 "2026-03-13T16:26:55Z")
Sword Kirby and Noir Dedede Get Their Time to Shine When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. Nintendo has announced two new Kirby Air Riders amiibo for 202… --- ## [The “Oldest” Nintendo PlayStation Add-On Now Resides at the National Videogame Museum — And It’s Stranger Than My Weird SNES Accessories](https://intoguide.com/t/the-oldest-nintendo-playstation-add-on-now-resides-at-the-national-videogame-museum-and-it-s-stranger-than-my-weird-snes-accessories/515)
**Author:** [@wasabi](https://intoguide.com/u/wasabi)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 13, 2026, 4:25pm UTC](https://intoguide.com/t/the-oldest-nintendo-playstation-add-on-now-resides-at-the-national-videogame-museum-and-it-s-stranger-than-my-weird-snes-accessories/515 "2026-03-13T16:25:47Z")
The Sony MSF-1 Prototype Belongs in a Museum When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. The Nintendo PlayStation is no longer just a legend — the National Vi… --- ## [This 1TB PNY microSD Express Card Finally Solved My Switch 2 Storage Problems](https://intoguide.com/t/this-1tb-pny-microsd-express-card-finally-solved-my-switch-2-storage-problems/514)
**Author:** [@wasabi](https://intoguide.com/u/wasabi)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 13, 2026, 4:24pm UTC](https://intoguide.com/t/this-1tb-pny-microsd-express-card-finally-solved-my-switch-2-storage-problems/514 "2026-03-13T16:24:15Z")
Take That, Measly 256GB: PNY’s 1TB Switch 2 microSD Express Card Is Here When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. When the Nintendo Switch 2 launched nine … --- ## [Project Helix Could Be Microsoft’s Final Shot at Xbox Hardware if It Fails, Analyst Warns](https://intoguide.com/t/project-helix-could-be-microsoft-s-final-shot-at-xbox-hardware-if-it-fails-analyst-warns/513)
**Author:** [@wasabi](https://intoguide.com/u/wasabi)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 13, 2026, 4:23pm UTC](https://intoguide.com/t/project-helix-could-be-microsoft-s-final-shot-at-xbox-hardware-if-it-fails-analyst-warns/513 "2026-03-13T16:23:22Z")
Xbox’s Future May Depend on the Success of Project Helix When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. It’s been a dramatic few weeks for Xbox fans. Longtime ga… --- ## [Xbox Project Helix Could Launch in 2028 — And Analysts Warn It May Cost at Least $90](https://intoguide.com/t/xbox-project-helix-could-launch-in-2028-and-analysts-warn-it-may-cost-at-least-90/511)
**Author:** [@wasabi](https://intoguide.com/u/wasabi)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 13, 2026, 4:22pm UTC](https://intoguide.com/t/xbox-project-helix-could-launch-in-2028-and-analysts-warn-it-may-cost-at-least-90/511 "2026-03-13T16:22:29Z")
Xbox Is Already Looking Toward Its Next Generation Console When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. Xbox may have only just teased its next big console, bu… --- ## [Valve Sticks to Its Guns on a 2026 Steam Machine Release — And Honestly, That’s Respectable](https://intoguide.com/t/valve-sticks-to-its-guns-on-a-2026-steam-machine-release-and-honestly-that-s-respectable/510)
**Author:** [@wasabi](https://intoguide.com/u/wasabi)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 13, 2026, 4:21pm UTC](https://intoguide.com/t/valve-sticks-to-its-guns-on-a-2026-steam-machine-release-and-honestly-that-s-respectable/510 "2026-03-13T16:21:21Z")
Valve Confirms Steam Machine Is Still Set to Ship in 2026 When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. Speculation about the release of the Steam Machine appea… --- ## [Move Over Mario — This Rosalina Switch 2 Controller Is the Real Star](https://intoguide.com/t/move-over-mario-this-rosalina-switch-2-controller-is-the-real-star/508)
**Author:** [@wasabi](https://intoguide.com/u/wasabi)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 13, 2026, 4:20pm UTC](https://intoguide.com/t/move-over-mario-this-rosalina-switch-2-controller-is-the-real-star/508 "2026-03-13T16:20:20Z")
These Mario Universe Controllers Are Truly Out of This World When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. With Mario Day approaching, one character is stealing… --- ## [Asus Launches First Open-Back ROG Cetra Earbuds in the US, First Revealed at CES](https://intoguide.com/t/asus-launches-first-open-back-rog-cetra-earbuds-in-the-us-first-revealed-at-ces/499)
**Author:** [@wasabi](https://intoguide.com/u/wasabi)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 13, 2026, 4:09pm UTC](https://intoguide.com/t/asus-launches-first-open-back-rog-cetra-earbuds-in-the-us-first-revealed-at-ces/499 "2026-03-13T16:09:48Z")
The Asus ROG Cetra Open Wireless earbuds are officially launching today, and they’re taking an interesting approach for gaming audio. Unlike traditional in-ear buds, these use an open-back design, meaning the sound is d… --- ## [After Years Obsessing Over NES Color Accuracy, It Turns Out There’s No Consensus on How the Retro Console Should Look](https://intoguide.com/t/after-years-obsessing-over-nes-color-accuracy-it-turns-out-there-s-no-consensus-on-how-the-retro-console-should-look/496)
**Author:** [@wasabi](https://intoguide.com/u/wasabi)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 13, 2026, 4:08pm UTC](https://intoguide.com/t/after-years-obsessing-over-nes-color-accuracy-it-turns-out-there-s-no-consensus-on-how-the-retro-console-should-look/496 "2026-03-13T16:08:41Z")
Exactly—there’s no single “correct” Mario look, even on NES. The colors you see depend heavily on how the NTSC signal was interpreted by your TV’s circuitry back in the ‘80s, the tolerances in broadcast standards, and w… --- ## [Still Rocking the Hatsune Miku](https://intoguide.com/t/still-rocking-the-hatsune-miku/493)
**Author:** [@wasabi](https://intoguide.com/u/wasabi)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 13, 2026, 4:06pm UTC](https://intoguide.com/t/still-rocking-the-hatsune-miku/493 "2026-03-13T16:06:19Z")
The Asus TUF Hatsune Miku collection is definitely a treat for fans who want their PC setup to match Miku’s signature style. Here’s a quick breakdown of what makes this set shine: 1. K3 Gen II Hatsune Miku Keyboard – … --- ## [If Sony Thinks “Dynamic” Pricing Won’t Make Me Consider PS1 Over New-Gen Consoles, It Should Think Again](https://intoguide.com/t/if-sony-thinks-dynamic-pricing-won-t-make-me-consider-ps1-over-new-gen-consoles-it-should-think-again/492)
**Author:** [@wasabi](https://intoguide.com/u/wasabi)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 13, 2026, 4:05pm UTC](https://intoguide.com/t/if-sony-thinks-dynamic-pricing-won-t-make-me-consider-ps1-over-new-gen-consoles-it-should-think-again/492 "2026-03-13T16:05:06Z")
PS5 surge pricing at all. Dusting off a PS1 (or even a backward-compatible PS2/PS3) and pairing it with a modern upscaler is a perfectly valid route—and, honestly, often way more fun than chasing digital discounts. Her… --- ## [Shure Relaunches XLR-USB Converter as Full Digital Audio Interface, Phasing Out Original Model](https://intoguide.com/t/shure-relaunches-xlr-usb-converter-as-full-digital-audio-interface-phasing-out-original-model/490)
**Author:** [@wasabi](https://intoguide.com/u/wasabi)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 13, 2026, 4:03pm UTC](https://intoguide.com/t/shure-relaunches-xlr-usb-converter-as-full-digital-audio-interface-phasing-out-original-model/490 "2026-03-13T16:03:55Z")
The Shure MVX2U Gen 2 is essentially a pocket-sized digital audio interface designed to make XLR microphones portable and plug-and-play without the bulk of a full mixer. Here’s the gist: Key Features XLR to USB-C: C… --- ## [Mario Game & Watch Includes the Real Sequel You Might Have Missed, Even If It’s Not My Favorite Version](https://intoguide.com/t/mario-game-watch-includes-the-real-sequel-you-might-have-missed-even-if-it-s-not-my-favorite-version/488)
**Author:** [@wasabi](https://intoguide.com/u/wasabi)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 13, 2026, 4:02pm UTC](https://intoguide.com/t/mario-game-watch-includes-the-real-sequel-you-might-have-missed-even-if-it-s-not-my-favorite-version/488 "2026-03-13T16:02:34Z")
The Mario Game & Watch handheld doesn’t include the version of Super Mario Bros. 2 most Western players remember, the one with turnips and throwing mechanics. Instead, it features the original 1986 Japanese sequel, Supe… --- ## [My Favorite Budget Nintendo Switch 2 Headset Gets a Makeover for Mario Day — And It’s Pretty Super](https://intoguide.com/t/my-favorite-budget-nintendo-switch-2-headset-gets-a-makeover-for-mario-day-and-it-s-pretty-super/486)
**Author:** [@wasabi](https://intoguide.com/u/wasabi)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 13, 2026, 4:01pm UTC](https://intoguide.com/t/my-favorite-budget-nintendo-switch-2-headset-gets-a-makeover-for-mario-day-and-it-s-pretty-super/486 "2026-03-13T16:01:28Z")
Turtle Beach’s latest Nintendo Switch 2 accessories: Mario Star Airlite Fit Wired Headset Design: Translucent black and red with Mario artwork on the earcups in the classic Yōichi Kotabe style. Price: $27.99 / £1… --- ## [Virtual Boy controller Now Works Wirelessly with Nintendo Switch — Could This Inspire a New Official Nintendo Pad?](https://intoguide.com/t/virtual-boy-controller-now-works-wirelessly-with-nintendo-switch-could-this-inspire-a-new-official-nintendo-pad/485)
**Author:** [@wasabi](https://intoguide.com/u/wasabi)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 13, 2026, 4:00pm UTC](https://intoguide.com/t/virtual-boy-controller-now-works-wirelessly-with-nintendo-switch-could-this-inspire-a-new-official-nintendo-pad/485 "2026-03-13T16:00:27Z")
This is another classic case of “modders fixing what the company forgot.” Here’s a breakdown: What RetroOnyx Did Created a Wireless Virtual Boy Controller mod for the Switch 2. The mod replaces the original contr… --- ## [Even Retro Handheld Emulators Are Stirring Xbox Drama, with Controversy Over App Charges](https://intoguide.com/t/even-retro-handheld-emulators-are-stirring-xbox-drama-with-controversy-over-app-charges/482)
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Xemu Android port (“X1 Box”) is a classic example of early-stage emulation chaos mixed with marketplace friction. Here’s the breakdown: What Happened Xemu, the free Xbox emulator for Windows, Linux, and macOS, was u… [Next page](https://intoguide.com/c/hardware/30.md?page=1)