Did ModRetro Just Beat Analogue 3D? + More Retro News!
ModRetro finally pulled the curtain back on its transparent M64 N64-style console, complete with Funtastic-style shells and a trident controller, and Palmer Luckey is already talking big — calling it “better by every objective measure” than the Analogue 3D while keeping the price at $199. We’ll break down the design, controller, feature set, and whether it really has what it takes to challenge Analogue’s $249.99 4K FPGA monster. 🎮✨
That’s not all! We’re also checking out the Abxylute M4, a tiny snap-on iPhone game controller that clings to your MagSafe device, packs real sticks and triggers into a pocket-sized shell, and still comes in at an affordable price. If you’re into retro and cloud gaming on the go, this might be your new everyday carry. 📱🕹️
And to cap it off, we’re diving into Pixels to Pages, a free YouTube documentary from Game Sack and My Life in Gaming that chronicles the history of Electronic Gaming Monthly with classic editors, deep-cut stories, and a big hit of late-’80s/’90s magazine nostalgia. If you grew up flipping through EGM, you’re gonna feel this one. 📚💾
If you love retro hardware, weird new controllers, and deep-dive gaming history, hit play, drop a comment with your M64 vs Analogue 3D take, and don’t forget to like, subscribe, and share to keep Bit By Bit and GenXGrownUp buzzing! 🚀
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New VR Pinball – https://tinyurl.com/5by73yvb
Mag Safe Controller – https://tinyurl.com/y2wu6uv4
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– CHAPTERS
0:00 – ModRetro M64 News
2:29 – New VR Pinball
3:58 – Mag Safe Controller
6:27 – Dreamcast Trading Cards
8:35 – Retro Game Documentary
@katmacoconnor
December 27, 2025 at 5:15 pm
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@OldSchoolGamer86
December 27, 2025 at 5:15 pm
@GenXGrownUp did you hear yet how TOMORROW Analogue is hilariously ALREADY dropping their "FUNTASTIC" color Analogue 3Ds in EXTREMELY LIMITED QUANTITIES and for $30 more per unit making them literally $300 BEFORE SHIPPING or $340ish SHIPPED and thats WITHOUT any controller as well ofcourse.
I am myself patiently waiting for the M64 I cannot WAIT to place my order.
Its hard holding out not getting other things I want as each day passes I wont lie!
Analogue doesnt care about anyone who likes or would like to get any of their consoles. They discontinued the NES/SNES/Genesis consoles and I expect same to happen with the Pocket and Duo and this Analogue 3D as well.
They dont care about getting them to those that will use enjoy them etc and not including a controller is just bad faith to me.
Once the M64 releases its going to be ALL OVER for Analogue 3D and THEY KNOW IT!
SO, they are getting them sold asap now to scalpers mostly as they know once the M64 releases people arent gonna pay $100+ more for a console that cant do as much WITHOUT a controller to use with it making it realistically a $350-$360 purchase for the Black/white model or $380-$390 for the funtastic! 😂🤯😵💫😵
I mean come-on! 😅🙄😮💨
@DrDoomFate
December 27, 2025 at 5:15 pm
How is revealing pictures then remaining silent since black Friday beating anyone? Did I miss something? Also, where did you see modretro controllers are made by 8bitdo?
@ContraWars
December 27, 2025 at 5:15 pm
Analogue just announced funtastic versions of the 3D that match the original N64. It will go up for sale in a few days. The M64 is doing it's own thing, and I think it looks kind of gross. Hopefully they start talking about the new games they want to publish.
@louisewilliams1258
December 27, 2025 at 5:15 pm
R.I.P Martin Alessi – EGM
@mikesilva3868
December 27, 2025 at 5:15 pm
Sweet 😊
@NeoTechni
December 27, 2025 at 5:15 pm
they need to get rid of the frog feet and goofy dial
@timothynelson4724
December 27, 2025 at 5:15 pm
That one with the red shell looks cool. The red shell will be available when these come out
@ronm6585
December 27, 2025 at 5:15 pm
Thank you.
@1969cougareliminator
December 27, 2025 at 5:15 pm
I'm blown away by the news today, great stuff! I hope you do figure out a way to livestream pinball as I would really love to see that Peanut's table. That hits me hard in the nostalgia feels! 🎄🕹💜🟪🟪🟪🟪🟪
@ReptilianRichardRamirez
December 27, 2025 at 5:15 pm
I was going to get the Analogue 3D but I'm saving my money for this. It looks like the better console in my opinion and a lot more true to the original. The chromatic was a great product and it was every Palmer Luckey said it would be so I have every reason to believe him when he says the m64 will be better.
@Dorelaxen
December 27, 2025 at 5:15 pm
I watched the premier of Pixels to Pages on the Game Sack youtube channel. Several of the writers actually popped into chat and talked with us the entire time, including Dan Hsu, who I've always been a big fan of. Was a SUPER cool time.
@Sköldpadda-77
December 27, 2025 at 5:15 pm
Kinda disappointing the VR pinball isn’t Godzilla vs King Kong vs Charlie Brown and the Peanuts. I like the image of Snoopy in his Sopwith Camel strafing Godzilla or buzzing Kong atop the Empire State Building.
@tedadamgreen
December 27, 2025 at 5:15 pm
If I were to buy one of the N64 new consoles, from what I have seen I think I’d put my money on M64 regardless of the price difference. They seem to be interested in providing desired products the retro community … where as the other company seems to be into being exclusive.
Thanks George for another great episode of bringing me the news I want but can’t find in my own
👊🏻😎🕹️📺
@dwightdixon8508
December 27, 2025 at 5:15 pm
So very cool. That purple one reminds me of the N64 bundled with the atomic purple controller but I’m going with ecto slime green one
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