New ZX Spectrum and Commodore 64 Handhelds Announced - The Lairds Lowdown

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The Lairds Lowdown covers the newly announced Spectrum and C64 handhelds.

New ZX Spectrum and Commodore 64 Handhelds Announced - The Lairds Lowdown

The Laird's Lowdown episode examines two handheld consoles that were announced this week. The devices, named TheSpectrum and TheC64, are being developed by Blaze in partnership with Retro Games Limited. Both aim to bring classic ZX Spectrum and Commodore 64 experiences to a portable format.

The video outlines the specifications and design goals of each handheld, noting their focus on authenticity to the original systems. Viewers are directed to channel perks via a link provided in the description.

The discussion highlights the potential appeal for retro gaming enthusiasts seeking on-the-go access to classic titles. It also mentions that further details may be released as development progresses.

Watch the full Lowdown to see what the new Spectrum and C64 handhelds offer:

Comment highlights:

"Just as I predicted the Retro Games A1200 has been delayed again and won't be out until December 4th now." - @thelairdslair

"I was excited for the C64, however, the choice to go 16:9 instead of 4:3 makes it a hard pass." - @nikharron9928

"If want both better off buying a Thor lite for about £180 plus shipping ... Oled screens much better performance and the bottom screen can be a keyboard" - @reaper378