Dear retrogaming enthusiasts, the Recalbox team wishes you wonderful end-of-year holidays! May these moments be filled with joy, togetherness, and… pixels, of course.

Christmas is just around the corner, bringing with it those precious moments spent with family and friends, gathered around a good meal or an intense video game session. Enjoy these moments of rest, the stars in children’s eyes, and these well-deserved holidays to step away from everyday life and treat yourself. We hope Santa has a few retrogaming or gaming gifts in store for you.

We also want to think of everyone who is working during the holidays: healthcare workers, security staff, shopkeepers, and all those whose jobs never take a break. Thank you for your commitment. We hope you’ll still be able to find a few moments to catch your breath and maybe launch a quick gaming session between shifts.

A special thought as well for those who will be spending the holidays alone. Please remember that the retrogaming community is here—always active, always welcoming. Don’t hesitate to join us on Discord or Twitch, to share your gaming sessions and discoveries. We are never truly alone when we share the same passion.

A packed Recalbox year

2025 has been an intense year for Recalbox. Version 10 is nearing the end of development after months of hard work, bringing its share of new features and major improvements. The RGB Dual 2 was released to offer you the best possible CRT experience. The Card Reader also joined the family, as a nod to our younger days spent blowing into cartridges.

But above all, what truly marked this year is you. Your support, your feedback, your active participation in the project’s evolution. Our Patrons tirelessly testing new features, our always-present Discord community helping one another, and everyone who shares their passion on a daily basis. Recalbox is, above all, a collective adventure.

2026 looks promising

We can’t wait to share everything that awaits us next year: the final V10 release, new hardware projects, new surprises… but all in good time. For now, it’s time for celebrations, loved ones, and the memories we create together.

So get comfortable, launch your favorite game, share a moment with those you love, and make those pixels shine the way they deserve.

Happy holidays to everyone!
May these celebrations be filled with great gaming sessions, exciting discoveries, and wonderful retrogaming moments!

The Recalbox Team