The clamshell C64 and ZX Spectrum handhelds have been delayed by six months because of production quality
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Blaze Entertainment has pushed back the ZX Spectrum and Commodore 64 clamshell handhelds, developed in partnership with Retro Games Ltd, by six months due to manufacturing concerns. The company stated the devices were failing to meet its quality expectations, prompting the delay to ensure a finished product that aligns with its standards. Both machines, marketed under the THEC64 Handheld branding, remain in development.
- Blaze and Retro Games Ltd's clamshell C64 and ZX Spectrum handhelds face a six-month production delay.
- Quality control issues drove the decision; Blaze cited the devices not meeting internal manufacturing standards.
- The partnership remains on track, with both systems still planned for eventual release.
A six-month delay signals manufacturing complexity for these nostalgia-driven devices, tempering expectations for classic gaming fans awaiting authentic hardware experiences.
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The clamshell C64 and ZX Spectrum handhelds have been delayed by six months because of production quality
Blaze Entertainment says the handhelds were "not meeting our high standards"