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Love retro games? Don’t miss this new handheld console
TL;DR: Bring your favorite classic games anywhere with the Retropian Color Handheld Console, now just $79.99. Gaming used to be more mobile. Sure, the Switch is portable, but it’s bulky, and who wants to risk something that expensive by carrying it around? That’s why third-party handhelds like the Retropian are making a comeback. The Retropian Color looks like a classic Game Boy but comes packed with over 10,000 retro games. You’ll get hits from NES, SNES, Sega Genesis, PlayStation 1, and more, all running smoothly on its open-source Linux system. The 3.5-inch IPS screen shows off games in sharp, colorful detail, and if you want more, you can load extra games using a microSD card. Battery life is impressive, with up to six hours of play on a single charge. It recharges quickly with USB-C, so you won’t be stuck waiting. And thanks to Bluetooth and Wi-Fi, you can even jump into multiplayer sessions with friends. At just 0.55 pounds, the Retropian is easy to toss in your bag without weighing you down. The familiar D-pad, ABXY buttons, and analog sticks make it feel like old-school gaming in the best way. Bring your favorite games anywhere. Get the Retropian Color while it’s on sale for $79.99 (reg. $129). Retropian Color Retro Handheld Gaming ConsoleSee Deal StackSocial prices subject to change.

Green & Cummins return for Test Championship final
Cameron Green and Pat Cummins are in Australia's 15-man squad for next month's World Test Championship final against South Africa at Lord's.

'Terrible grief' descends on Irish town after death of two teenagers
Emmanuel Familola and Matt Sibanda died after getting into difficulty in the water near Buncrana, County Donegal.

Why the mighty Himalayas are getting harder and harder to see
Severe air pollution is obscuring visibility of the highest mountain peaks on Earth, hitting tourism hard.

UK jobs market continues to weaken
The number of workers on payrolls fell in the first three months of the year, official figures show.

Inland Revenue taking tougher line on student loan debtors
Inland Revenue has collected $207 million from overseas borrowers since July.

'We need to go right now': Cricketer opens up on 'terrifying' India exit
Sitting in darkness, the group of family and support staff was unaware that missiles had struck just 60km away from the ground.

Adoption of AI in Manufacturing: A look into trends, strategies and challenges
AI adoption is transforming manufacturing with 80% of firms investing in automation to boost efficiency, meet demand, and enhance supply chain resilience.

Waitangi Tribunal already doing exactly what it was originally intended to do, Treaty law experts say
A government review announced last week the Tribunal will be refocused back to its 'original intent', but Treaty law experts say it's already doing that.

Measles case returned to New Zealand from Asia on 29 April - Health NZ confirms
Measles symptoms usually started within 10 to 14 days of being exposed to the virus.

Man City's 'humble' rising star who still shops with his mum
Nico O'Reilly has established himself in the Manchester City first team this season, but a disappointing campaign can end on a high in Saturday's FA Cup final.

'I was on my last chance' - cricketer's anorexia battle
Former Somerset all-rounder Arul Suppiah tells BBC Sport about his battle with anorexia.

Gold-winning Paralympic equestrian star dies aged 76
Anne Dunham was determined not to give up on her sport when she was diagnosed with MS aged 27.

MSPs to vote on assisted dying in Scotland
The proposed legislation would allow terminally-ill Scots to seek medical help to end their lives.

The Philippines has voted - now the game of thrones begins again
The mid-term results will shape the bitter feud between President Bongbong Marcos and his Vice-President Sara Duterte.

Gaza parents desperate as children face starvation under Israeli blockade
The BBC's Fergal Keane reports on the rise of malnutrition in Gaza's children.