Commodore 64- and ZX Spectrum handhelds have been delayed until April 2027
, by Thibaut
The handheld consoles featuring the Commodore 64 and ZX Spectrum game libraries were announced last April and originally scheduled to launch on October 15. Unfortunately, a significant delay has been officially confirmed.
Blaze Entertainment and Retro Games have confirmed that these two devices will not be available until April 22, 2027. The manufacturer was not satisfied with the production quality of the devices and has therefore decided to make some changes.
"After careful consideration, we have made the decision to move the release date from 15th October 2026 to 22nd April 2027. This date change applies to both standard and collector’s editions.
During production, we identified areas where the product construction was not meeting our high standards. While we could address some issues quickly and release the products in 2026, we believe taking this additional time is the right decision to give you the best experience possible.
We know this news will be disappointing, and we’d like to thank you for your patience and continued support. We cannot wait for you to get your hands on TheC64 and The Spectrum Handhelds when they launch on 22nd April 2027."
Both devices will cost $129.99 each.
Source: videogameschronicle.com