Here are the top stories you need to know about this week.

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1. The Wait is Over: Analogue 3D Finally Ships

After a series of delays, the highly anticipated Analogue 3D is finally shipping to customers. This high-end, FPGA-based console is designed to play original Nintendo 64 cartridges in stunning 4K resolution. Analogue has built a reputation for its “reference quality” recreations of classic hardware, and the Analogue 3D is set to be the new gold standard for playing the N64 on modern televisions. Expect to see the first in-depth reviews from lucky owners very soon.

2. Relive the Arcade: G’AIM’E ‘Time Crisis’ Light Gun Released

In a wonderful nod to arcade history, the G’AIM’E Plug and Play Time Crisis Gun has hit store shelves. This new peripheral brings the iconic light-gun experience home in a simple, easy-to-set-up package. Time Crisis was a staple of 1990s arcades, and this new device aims to capture that magic for a new generation, as well as for those of us who spent a fortune in quarters trying to beat the clock.

3. Nintendo Locks Down: Switch 2 Update Reportedly Blocks Third-Party Docks

A new controversy is brewing for early adopters of the Nintendo Switch 2. A recent system update (Version 21.0.0) has reportedly removed the console’s compatibility with most third-party docks and video adapters. It’s believed Nintendo has implemented a new encryption scheme to prevent unauthorized accessories, likely to avoid the “bricking” issues that plagued the original Switch. While this is a clear move to protect the hardware, it’s a significant blow to consumer choice and the many popular third-party accessory makers.

4. Classic Franchises Land on Switch 2

It’s a big week for classic series arriving on Nintendo’s new hardware. Sega is bringing two of its most beloved remakes to the console with the Yakuza Kiwami & Yakuza Kiwami 2 Bundle, giving players a chance to experience the start of Kazuma Kiryu’s story. In other news, the classic GameCube racer Kirby Air Riders is officially making its return, with a new version set to launch on the Switch 2 on November 20.

5. A Pair of PC Classics Get Remastered

Two beloved, and very different, PC games from the 2000s have just been re-released for modern hardware.

• Syberia: Remastered: The iconic 2002 point-and-click adventure game has been given a full 3D redesign, an updated interface, and numerous quality-of-life upgrades to make Kate Walker’s classic journey feel new again.
• Sacred 2 Remaster: The 2008 open-world action-RPG Sacred 2: Fallen Angel has also received a surprise remaster, bringing its massive, content-rich world of Ancaria to a new audience with updated visuals and mechanics.