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Andrew Liszewski

Andrew Liszewski

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Andrew Liszewski is a Senior Reporter for The Verge covering consumer technology with a focus on gadgets and electronics. He's been covering tech since 2011 including previous roles at Gizmodo and The Messenger. When he's not staying on top of the latest and greatest tech, Andrew's hobbies include photography but most of his rare moments of free time are spent re-playing the classic retro games of his youth and adding to an ever-growing collection of handheld gaming systems.

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Your aging Nintendo 3DS and PS Vita deserve a case upgrade.

WaterField Designs has expanded its gaming case collection to include new “retro” options for the 3DS and the PS Vita. Two case styles are available for each handheld including one with a magnetic closure and one made with full grain leather.

They range in price from $69 to $79 but will only be available until September 22nd, 2024, as part of a limited run.


The Nintendo 3DS sitting atop a carrying case.
WaterField Designs now offers two case options for the Nintendo 3DS and PS Vita handhelds.
Image: WaterField Designs
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Charge your gear like it’s 1983.

The Trozk RetroTalk is a portable 20,000mAh charger inspired by the Motorola DynaTAC 8000X, the world’s first commercially available mobile phone. Trozk’s version offers charging speeds up to 140W over USB-C, and while it can’t make calls, it does include walkie-talkie functionality.

Early backers can pre-order it through Kickstarter for $89 with delivery expected in November, while full pricing will be over $120.


The Trozk RetroTalk connected to and charging several devices including a laptop, smartphone, and tablet.
The Trozk RetroTalk can output up to 170W of power through two USB-C ports and a single USB-A port.
Image: Trozk