{"id":113408,"date":"2026-05-01T11:46:09","date_gmt":"2026-05-01T11:46:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/christiancorner.us\/index.php\/2026\/05\/01\/retro-gamers-have-a-new-way-to-play-commodore-64-and-spectrum-games\/"},"modified":"2026-05-01T11:47:09","modified_gmt":"2026-05-01T11:47:09","slug":"retro-gamers-have-a-new-way-to-play-commodore-64-and-spectrum-games","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/christiancorner.us\/index.php\/2026\/05\/01\/retro-gamers-have-a-new-way-to-play-commodore-64-and-spectrum-games\/","title":{"rendered":"Retro gamers have a new way to play Commodore 64 and Spectrum games"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>\n<\/p>\n<div data-content-wrapper=\"true\">\n<div class=\"e_f\">\n<div class=\"e_Jt\" style=\"max-width:1200px\"><picture class=\"e_Jg\" style=\"padding-top:56.25%;aspect-ratio:1200 \/ 675\"><source sizes=\"(min-width: 64rem) 51.25rem, 80vw\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.androidauthority.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Hyper-Mega-Tech-C64-and-Spectrum-handheld-consoles.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/www.androidauthority.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Hyper-Mega-Tech-C64-and-Spectrum-handheld-consoles-64w-36h.jpg.webp 64w, https:\/\/www.androidauthority.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Hyper-Mega-Tech-C64-and-Spectrum-handheld-consoles-1000w-563h.jpg.webp 1000w, https:\/\/www.androidauthority.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Hyper-Mega-Tech-C64-and-Spectrum-handheld-consoles-675w-380h.jpg.webp 675w, https:\/\/www.androidauthority.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Hyper-Mega-Tech-C64-and-Spectrum-handheld-consoles-300w-170h.jpg.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.androidauthority.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Hyper-Mega-Tech-C64-and-Spectrum-handheld-consoles-840w-472h.jpg.webp 840w\" type=\"image\/webp\"\/><\/picture><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div data-container-type=\"content\" class=\"e_Ui e_e e_L\">\n<p>TL;DR<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Hyper Mega Tech has announced two new clamshell handhelds inspired by the Commodore 64 and ZX Spectrum.<\/li>\n<li>Each device features a 4.3-inch IPS display, 25 built-in games, and a microSD slot for external ROM.<\/li>\n<li>Each handheld is priced at $130 and is scheduled to begin shipping on October 15, 2026.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"e_e e_L\">\n<p>Retro handheld gamers are spoiled for choice these days (at least if you ignore the RAM crisis). If you need even more retro handheld options to spend your money on, Evercade&#8217;s sister brand, Hyper Mega Tech has it <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hypermegatech.com\/home-computer-handhelds\/\">Revealed two new handhelds<\/a> Inspired by the Commodore 64 and ZX Spectrum.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"e_e e_L\">\n<p>Hyper Mega Tech&#8217;s C64 and Spectrum handhelds feature a clamshell design that pays homage to the era&#8217;s palmtops (h\/t) <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/retrododo.com\/the-c64-zx-spectrum-are-getting-official-handheld-versions\/\"><em>retrododo<\/em><\/a>). These new handhelds feature a 4.3-inch IPS LCD with a resolution of 840 x 480. There&#8217;s a quad-core 1.2GHz CPU on board, coupled with 256MB of RAM. Both handhelds come with 25 built-in games and thankfully also have a microSD card slot, so you can play your legally sourced game ROMs.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"e_e e_pk e_ok\" data-container-type=\"content\">\n<div class=\"e_e e_L\">\n<p><strong>Don&#8217;t want to miss the best of <em>Android Authority<\/em>?<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"e_e e_em\"><picture class=\"e_im e_jm e_Jg\" style=\"padding-top:31.51%;aspect-ratio:676 \/ 213\"><source sizes=\"9.375rem\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.androidauthority.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/google_preferred_source_badge_light@2x.png.webp 676w, https:\/\/www.androidauthority.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/google_preferred_source_badge_light@2x-64w-20h.png.webp 64w\" type=\"image\/webp\"\/><img class=\"e_Kg\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" sizes=\"9.375rem\" title=\"Google Preferred Source Badge Lite@2x\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.androidauthority.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/google_preferred_source_badge_light@2x.png 676w, https:\/\/www.androidauthority.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/google_preferred_source_badge_light@2x-64w-20h.png 64w\" alt=\"Google Preferred Source Badge Lite@2x\" src=\"https:\/\/www.androidauthority.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/google_preferred_source_badge_light@2x.png\"\/><\/picture><picture class=\"e_im e_Jg\" style=\"padding-top:31.51%;aspect-ratio:676 \/ 213\"><source sizes=\"9.375rem\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.androidauthority.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/google_preferred_source_badge_dark@2x.png.webp 676w, https:\/\/www.androidauthority.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/google_preferred_source_badge_dark@2x-64w-20h.png.webp 64w\" type=\"image\/webp\"\/><img class=\"e_Kg\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" sizes=\"9.375rem\" title=\"Google Preferred Source Badge Dark@2x\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.androidauthority.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/google_preferred_source_badge_dark@2x.png 676w, https:\/\/www.androidauthority.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/google_preferred_source_badge_dark@2x-64w-20h.png 64w\" alt=\"Google Preferred Source Badge Dark@2x\" src=\"https:\/\/www.androidauthority.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/google_preferred_source_badge_dark@2x.png\"\/><\/picture><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"e_e e_L\">\n<p>The C64 handheld supports C64 PAL\/NTSC, C64C PAL\/NTSC, C64SX PAL\/NTSC, PET64 PAL\/NTSC and C64 GS formats. On the other hand, the Spectrum Handheld supports Spectrum 48K, Spectrum 48K (NTSC), Spectrum 128K, Spectrum +2, Spectrum +2A, Spectrum +3, Spectrum +3e, and Spectrum 16K formats. It also supports Spectrum Cup underclocking and overclocking.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"e_f\">\n<div class=\"e_Jt\" style=\"max-width:839px\"><picture class=\"e_Jg\" style=\"padding-top:94.99%;aspect-ratio:839 \/ 797\"><source sizes=\"(min-width: 64rem) 51.25rem, 80vw\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.androidauthority.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Hyper-Mega-Tech-C64-handheld-consoles.jpg.webp 839w, https:\/\/www.androidauthority.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Hyper-Mega-Tech-C64-handheld-consoles-64w-61h.jpg.webp 64w, https:\/\/www.androidauthority.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Hyper-Mega-Tech-C64-handheld-consoles-400w-380h.jpg.webp 400w, https:\/\/www.androidauthority.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Hyper-Mega-Tech-C64-handheld-consoles-675w-641h.jpg.webp 675w\" type=\"image\/webp\"\/><img class=\"e_Kg\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" sizes=\"(min-width: 64rem) 51.25rem, 80vw\" title=\"Hyper Mega Tech C64 Handheld Console\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.androidauthority.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Hyper-Mega-Tech-C64-handheld-consoles.jpg 839w, https:\/\/www.androidauthority.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Hyper-Mega-Tech-C64-handheld-consoles-64w-61h.jpg 64w, https:\/\/www.androidauthority.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Hyper-Mega-Tech-C64-handheld-consoles-400w-380h.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.androidauthority.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Hyper-Mega-Tech-C64-handheld-consoles-675w-641h.jpg 675w\" alt=\"Hyper Mega Tech C64 Handheld Console\" src=\"https:\/\/www.androidauthority.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Hyper-Mega-Tech-C64-handheld-consoles.jpg\"\/><\/picture>\n<p>Hyper Mega Tech C64 Handheld Console<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"e_e e_L\">\n<p>Both handhelds come with a 2,000mAh battery that promises more than three hours of gameplay. You can charge them via USB-C, and there&#8217;s also a USB-A port for connecting an external keyboard or joystick. There is also a 3.5mm headphone jack on board.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"e_f\">\n<div class=\"e_Jt\" style=\"max-width:839px\"><picture class=\"e_Jg\" style=\"padding-top:94.99%;aspect-ratio:839 \/ 797\"><source sizes=\"(min-width: 64rem) 51.25rem, 80vw\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.androidauthority.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Hyper-Mega-Tech-Spectrum-handheld-consoles.jpg.webp 839w, https:\/\/www.androidauthority.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Hyper-Mega-Tech-Spectrum-handheld-consoles-64w-61h.jpg.webp 64w, https:\/\/www.androidauthority.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Hyper-Mega-Tech-Spectrum-handheld-consoles-400w-380h.jpg.webp 400w, https:\/\/www.androidauthority.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Hyper-Mega-Tech-Spectrum-handheld-consoles-675w-641h.jpg.webp 675w\" type=\"image\/webp\"\/><img class=\"e_Kg\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" sizes=\"(min-width: 64rem) 51.25rem, 80vw\" title=\"Hyper Mega Tech Spectrum Handheld Console\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.androidauthority.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Hyper-Mega-Tech-Spectrum-handheld-consoles.jpg 839w, https:\/\/www.androidauthority.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Hyper-Mega-Tech-Spectrum-handheld-consoles-64w-61h.jpg 64w, https:\/\/www.androidauthority.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Hyper-Mega-Tech-Spectrum-handheld-consoles-400w-380h.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.androidauthority.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Hyper-Mega-Tech-Spectrum-handheld-consoles-675w-641h.jpg 675w\" alt=\"Hyper Mega Tech Spectrum Handheld Console\" src=\"https:\/\/www.androidauthority.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Hyper-Mega-Tech-Spectrum-handheld-consoles.jpg\"\/><\/picture>\n<p>Hyper Mega Tech Spectrum Handheld Console<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"e_e e_L\">\n<p>Hyper Mega Tech&#8217;s C64 handheld is available in retro beige, while the Spectrum handheld is available in classic black. You can pre-order each for $130, and the handhelds will begin shipping on October 15, 2026.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div data-container-type=\"content\">\n<div class=\"e_Cc e_L\">\n<p>Thank you for being a part of our community. Please read our comment policy before posting.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>TL;DR Hyper Mega Tech has announced two new clamshell handhelds inspired by the Commodore 64 and ZX Spectrum. Each device features a 4.3-inch IPS display, 25 built-in games, and a microSD slot for external ROM. Each handheld is priced at $130 and is scheduled to begin shipping on October 15, 2026. Retro handheld gamers are<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":113409,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[58],"tags":[27472,2413,1189,1188,11983,27473],"class_list":{"0":"post-113408","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-devotionals","8":"tag-commodore","9":"tag-gamers","10":"tag-games","11":"tag-play","12":"tag-retro","13":"tag-spectrum"},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/christiancorner.us\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/113408","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/christiancorner.us\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/christiancorner.us\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/christiancorner.us\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/christiancorner.us\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=113408"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/christiancorner.us\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/113408\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":113410,"href":"https:\/\/christiancorner.us\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/113408\/revisions\/113410"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/christiancorner.us\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/113409"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/christiancorner.us\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=113408"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/christiancorner.us\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=113408"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/christiancorner.us\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=113408"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}