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The best retro gaming gifts for the 2024 holidays

Here are the best retro gaming gifts you can get this year, as chosen by Engadget editors.

For those who like the original PlayStation or PS2, but aren’t crazy about Sony’s earliest gamepads, the 8BitDo Retro Receiver for PS lets a variety of modern controllers work with those consoles wirelessly. 8-Bitdo, a company known for its popular retro-focused game controllers (recommended elsewhere in this guide) has expanded into console-themed PC accessories, and the Retro Mechanical Keyboard is the perfect gift for the Mario-maniac in your life. The selection includes essentials ( Super Mario Land, Balloon Kid) and less-remembered fare ( Bubble Ghost, Jelly Boy) alike, sprinkling in both Western and Japanese covers along the way.

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