Is My Arcade’s $200 Retro Go Finally Worth the Wait? + More Retro News!
My Arcade’s Gamestation Retro Go finally has a release window, price, and preorder details — but at $199.99, is this 200+ game handheld actually worth the wait?
This week on Bit By Bit, we’re also checking out the newly revealed LEGO PlayStation, Anbernic’s upgraded RG DS Plus dual-screen handheld, Hyperkin’s new ShockLine USB-C power accessories, the strange problem of Gold Plastic Syndrome threatening aging game hardware, Piko’s return of the Bleem name with Bleemcast, Stern’s new Fallout pinball machine, and three classic NES games joining Nintendo Switch Online.
From retro handhelds and classic consoles to preservation problems, pinball, and new ways to play old favorites, we’ve got eight more bits of retro gaming news to dig into.
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– LINKS
My Arcade Gamestation Retro Go – https://tinyurl.com/mv2f4675
LEGO PlayStation Official Reveal – https://tinyurl.com/54pu2vm8
Anbernic RG DS Plus – https://tinyurl.com/hpn29f3p
Hyperkin ShockLine – https://tinyurl.com/3bnck9v9
GPS Threatens Aging Game Hardware – https://tinyurl.com/5fja6ykf
Piko Bleemcast – https://tinyurl.com/2yprctdb
Stern Fallout Pinball Machine – https://tinyurl.com/5hx6zadn
NSO Adds Three NES Classics – https://tinyurl.com/mubpa9z9
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– CHAPTERS
00:00 – Intro
00:22 – My Arcade Gamestation Retro Go
02:50 – LEGO PlayStation Official Reveal
06:04 – Anbernic RG DS Plus
07:57 – Hyperkin ShockLine
10:07 – GPS Threatens Aging Game Hardware
10:59 – Piko Bleemcast
13:01 – Stern Fallout Pinball Machine
15:10 – NSO Adds Three NES Classics
@KatDoomsong
September 7, 2026 at 8:58 pm
That might be the biggest 4:3 screen on a handheld, certainly at that price, so I can see that appealing to some people. If I wanted one, I'd probably wait until it gets custom firmware like the GSG, though. As far as the RGDS Plus, I've heard that Anbernic has been teasing that it will actually be less than the original RGDS. The idea being that they went to Linux specifically so they could use less RAM by avoiding Android memory requirements which also got rid of the need for internal storage.
@JCGhost999
September 7, 2026 at 8:58 pm
All I want is a simple Atari GSG case that they displayed a year ago. How hard is that. Not to mention the Costco GSG bundle came with a case so their already there. I've mentioned before that My Arcade has basically abandoned the GSG and any of the shown accessories and I stand by that.
@Doobs77
September 7, 2026 at 8:58 pm
Thanks for another great video George! Definitely like the article on Hyperkin Shockline stuff! I don’t really need it for most of my consoles that I replaced power supplies for since I went with the triad power adapter I purchased from console5 for those that can use that power supply. This does interest me though for the GameCube and N64 consoles though! Definitely checking them out! 👍🏻🕹️
@CommodoreFan64
September 7, 2026 at 8:58 pm
Yeah no I wouldn't touch this thing if it was $20, as I've already bought, and played many of these games multiple times over the last few decades, and have other ways to play them on the go.
@squirtman1973
September 7, 2026 at 8:58 pm
Ape escape is awesome. Hope Evercade gets it
@daltonburroughs3811
September 7, 2026 at 8:58 pm
Still waiting on the gamestation mega!!!!
@slider271
September 7, 2026 at 8:58 pm
Excellent video as always George! Ape Escape was, from what I remember, the game that launched with the first DualShock for PS1, the first game on the console to use analogue controls. It’s super fun, using left stick to move and right stick to flick your net to catch apes, I’d recommend checking it out 🙂
@Bird_Dog2099
September 7, 2026 at 8:58 pm
I have a question can the newly released by New Wave toys golden tee trackball controller work with the game station Go? I just ordered a go, and I already have the trackball
@ronm6585
September 7, 2026 at 8:58 pm
Thanks George.
@Greyghostmedia76
September 7, 2026 at 8:58 pm
They are worth about $40-$50 realistically. Jaleco just released a Jaleco sports pack on ps5 for $10. It’s got like 5-6 sports games where u can play your friends online. Like Evercade stuff I wish ppl wouldn’t buy initially at all so prices come down to where they should be.
At $20-40 I’d buy this after owning there last Gamestation Go-again like Evercade their lazy ass products. So disappointing
@MSMMr1982
September 7, 2026 at 8:58 pm
This is very cool the game station retro go handheld is awesome right George and keep up the good work and you 🎸George and enjoy your day and have a good week happy labor day weekend to you George 😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊
@1969cougareliminator
September 7, 2026 at 8:58 pm
I am so tempted by the Retro Go but may have to hold out until Jon does an in-depth review. Being we are at the end of calendar Q3/start of Q4, I wonder what kind of gaming goodies coming out this year. Thanks for all you do George!
@TedAdamGreen
September 7, 2026 at 8:58 pm
Thanks for another great episode George
I wasn’t aware of GPS but I’ve got that video on my watch list now.
And I think the new My Arcade will do week at Christmas this year
Hope they can do well enough to expand the line of products as well as accessories supporting them too.
And I love my BxB shirt, yall sell high quality stuff at a very good price in the Merch Store for sure.
Have a great week buddy
👊🏻🕹️📺😎🥳👾
@GenXLizard
September 7, 2026 at 8:58 pm
Very cool, thank you for sharing
@jessragan6714
September 7, 2026 at 8:58 pm
Bleemcast? Really? I wonder what Sega's got to say about that one.
@kevgret
September 7, 2026 at 8:58 pm
it will be 100 by janauary just like all
of the last 4 years releases
@AmericanAngelWorksWHQ
September 7, 2026 at 8:58 pm
Still no direct European Shipping for the Gamestation Go. They send them from France, no local Stock in each Country.
The RG DS+ makes no sense, same RockChip. What are they thinking? Lego Devices of Hardware that can't be played with is 1st World wasted money.
@leiaorgana5491
September 7, 2026 at 8:58 pm
Excellent report!
@jrcarclay1944
September 7, 2026 at 8:58 pm
My arcade sucks, seriously needs too go away!
@Vin88-i8x
September 7, 2026 at 8:58 pm
Not sure about gett…. take my money … who am I kidding 😅