Swiss team Substance Labs shows a Raspberry Pi Zero 2 W module that replaces the Ape Escape diorama on LEGO set 72306 and outputs HDMI, with a demo booting Crash Bandicoot. It adds 83 pieces, takes about five minutes to install with no tools or glue, and supports USB, Bluetooth and original PS1 pads. A Kickstarter is in pre-launch with no price or date yet; players must supply their own BIOS and games.
THE MONSTERS Shake A Drink Gaming Handheld, Pop Mart's first electronic handheld, lists a US release of October 23 at $49.99. Players run PIPPO's forest cafe with Labubu and friends, and it packs a built-in camera with stickers, USB-C photo export, and two-player mini-games. A pink Mokoko-inspired PEACH Secret Edition is a secret pull; age guidance is 15+.
The licensed Xbox and PC controller offers up to 8 kHz polling wired (1 kHz wireless) on PC, plus GateShift stick profiles. Preorders are open at $199.99 ahead of a Nov 12 launch.
The open, repairable PC VR headset from Japan's Walker Industries upgraded from 1600x1600 panels and a 45Wh battery to 2160x2160 and 85Wh, with no price change; earlier backers are upgraded automatically.
A viral GTC Berlin keynote clip of Nvidia's CEO with a flock of voice-controlled Microducks from Pollen Robotics pushed preorders past 20,000 in a day, per Hugging Face's Clem Delangue. Delivery is expected before Christmas, making them an early pick for hottest toy of the holiday.
Set 42238 recreates the Desmo450 MX Factory with working steering, a chain-driven engine mechanism and functioning front and rear suspension. Ages 10+, €49.99.
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