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Retro Handhelds Weekly: Nintendo’s DMCA Blitz, Win Max 3 Goes Wild, & Bazzite 44 Drops
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It’s a wild week in the handheld scene, ranging from “luxury” pricing that might make your wallet weep to Nintendo officially choosing violence.
First up, let’s talk about the price tags. GPD finally revealed the pricing for the Win Max 3, and it’s… a lot. We’re looking at a starting price of $1,750 for the base config, with the top-tier model hitting a staggering $3,499. Meanwhile, leaks suggest the Xbox 25th Anniversary edition will retail for $899—putting it right in the neighborhood of the PS5 Pro. If you’re looking for something more approachable, Genki Manta is hitting Kickstarter with a “Super Early Bird” tier starting at $189.
On the software front, Nintendo is making waves by filing DMCA notices to take down over 400 Switch emulator repositories in a coordinated strike. It’s a classic “Nintendo waking up” moment for the community. On a brighter note, Bazzite dropped its biggest update yet (Deck 44), and a playable Breath of the Wild demake for the 3DS has surfaced, proving that the homebrew scene never sleeps.
The Quick Hits:
- Bazzite Deck 44: The biggest drop in years for the SteamOS alternative.
- Hardware: New leaks suggest a 24K gold Supreme-branded Analogue Pocket is coming this fall.
- Deals: Keep an eye on the AliExpress “Back to School” sale starting August 17th for some solid discounts on Retroid and AYN gear.