516: Celebrating the Best (and Worst) Video Game Controllers - The Retro Hour EP516
JAN 30, 2026107 MIN
516: Celebrating the Best (and Worst) Video Game Controllers - The Retro Hour EP516
JAN 30, 2026107 MIN
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<p>This week on The Retro Hour, we’re getting hands-on with the unsung heroes of gaming: video game controllers! We’re joined by Christian Wenk, author of Trigger Happy, a stunning visual celebration of over 200 iconic (and sometimes downright bizarre) controllers from gaming history. From mushy Commodore joysticks to the ergonomic oddities of the N64 and beyond, Christian shares the nostalgic stories, design quirks, and sheer passion that fuelled his epic project. </p><p>Trigger Happy: <a href="https://tinyurl.com/2s4nyfpc">https://tinyurl.com/2s4nyfpc</a></p><p>Contents:</p><p>00:00 - The Week's Retro News Stories <br>59:11 - Christian Wenk Interview </p><p>Please visit our amazing sponsors and help to support the show:</p><p>Bitmap Books - <a href="https://www.bitmapbooks.com">https://www.bitmapbooks.com</a></p><p>Go to <a href="https://surfshark.com/retrohour">https://surfshark.com/retrohour</a> or use code RETROHOUR at checkout to get 4 extra months of Surfshark VPN!</p><p>Leeds Gaming Market: <a href="https://leedsgamingmarket.com/">https://leedsgamingmarket.com/</a></p><p>Check out PCBWay at <a href="https://pcbway.com">https://pcbway.com</a> for all your PCB needs</p><p>We need your help to ensure the future of the podcast, if you'd like to help us with running costs, equipment and hosting, please consider supporting us on Patreon:</p><p><a href="https://theretrohour.com/support/">https://theretrohour.com/support/</a></p><p><a href="https://www.patreon.com/retrohour">https://www.patreon.com/retrohour</a></p><p>Join our Discord channel: <a href="https://discord.gg/GQw8qp8">https://discord.gg/GQw8qp8</a></p><p>Website: <a href="http://theretrohour.com">http://theretrohour.com</a><br>Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/theretrohour/">https://www.facebook.com/theretrohour/</a><br>X: <a href="https://twitter.com/retrohouruk">https://twitter.com/retrohouruk</a><br>Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/retrohouruk/">https://www.instagram.com/retrohouruk/</a><br>Bluesky: <a href="https://bsky.app/profile/theretrohour.com">https://bsky.app/profile/theretrohour.com</a><br>Twitch: <a href="https://www.twitch.tv/theretrohour">https://www.twitch.tv/theretrohour</a></p><p>Show notes</p><p>PS3 Mod Breaks Limits: <a href="https://tinyurl.com/339xt3ky">https://tinyurl.com/339xt3ky</a><br>Escape 2049 Hits Mega Drive: <a href="https://tinyurl.com/5n7n7npe">https://tinyurl.com/5n7n7npe</a><br>Atari ST Mini Teased: <a href="https://tinyurl.com/3af6pxhx">https://tinyurl.com/3af6pxhx</a><br>Yakuza Arcade Game Ported: <a href="https://tinyurl.com/dzx7neps">https://tinyurl.com/dzx7neps</a><br>Atari Hotel Scaled Down: <a href="https://tinyurl.com/3j9atphj">https://tinyurl.com/3j9atphj</a><br>New Saturn Console Successor: <a href="https://tinyurl.com/3nzbfn78">https://tinyurl.com/3nzbfn78</a><br>Artist Makes Wi-Fi Visible: <a href="https://youtu.be/moBCOEiqiPs">https://youtu.be/moBCOEiqiPs</a></p></div>