Commodore 64 and ZX Spectrum receive clamshell makeover — iconic 8-bit legends join the handheld gaming wars
Retro Games Ltd and Blaze Entertainment have partnered to release the C64 Handheld and Spectrum Handheld, portable clamshell devices inspired by the 1980s Commodore 64 and ZX Spectrum computers. Each device features a 4.3-inch screen, quad-core processor, and comes pre-loaded with 25 retro games, with expandable storage via microSD. The handhelds, priced at $129.99, emphasize nostalgia, portability, and compatibility with legally obtained ROMs.
- ▪The C64 Handheld and Spectrum Handheld are $129.99 portable gaming devices inspired by 1980s home computers.
- ▪Both devices feature a 4.3-inch IPS screen with 840 x 480 resolution, a quad-core 1.2 GHz processor, and 256 MB DDR memory.
- ▪Each handheld comes with 25 pre-installed games and supports additional ROMs through a microSD card slot.
- ▪The devices include a USB Type-C port, USB Type-A port, 3.5mm headphone jack, and stereo speakers.
- ▪The C64 Handheld uses a plastic button layout while the Spectrum Handheld features rubber buttons, and they differ in color design.
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Video Games Retro Gaming Commodore 64 and ZX Spectrum receive clamshell makeover — iconic 8-bit legends join the handheld gaming wars News By Zhiye Liu published 1 May 2026 Retro revival awakens the '80s child in everyone. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. (Image credit: Blaze Entertainment Ltd) Copy link Facebook X Whatsapp Reddit Pinterest Flipboard Email Share this article 0 Join the conversation Follow us Add us as a preferred source on Google Newsletter Subscribe to our newsletter Two new hanadheld gaming devices inspired by legendary '80s home computers are on the way.
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