Gamescom 2026

[TeDaDeS]

Gamescom is starting again soon and @EvilDragon will (probably) be there again to in the retro-section (hall 10 top floor, retro-section).

Photo's and updates will be done tomorrow™ (August 26th).

Hallplan: https://www.gamescom.global/en/info/hall-plan

You can read previous post of past events here:
2025: https://pyra-handheld.com/boards/threads/gamescom-2025.100166/
2024: https://pyra-handheld.com/boards/threads/gamescom-2024.100037/
2023: https://pyra-handheld.com/boards/threads/gamescom-2023.99899/
2022: https://pyra-handheld.com/boards/threads/gamescom-2022.99744/
2021: https://pyra-handheld.com/boards/threads/gamescom-2021-digital-only.99545/
2020: https://pyra-handheld.com/boards/threads/gamescom-2020-digital-only.99170/
2019: https://pyra-handheld.com/boards/threads/gamescom-2019.83759/
2018: https://pyra-handheld.com/boards/threads/gamescom-2018.83322/
2017: https://pyra-handheld.com/boards/threads/gamescom-2017.81255/

 

[bodies26]

I will be there on Saturday after 4 PM, since day passes were already sold out. Will the stand be open until 8 PM?

 

[TeDaDeS]

I will be there on Saturday after 4 PM, since day passes were already sold out. Will the stand be open until 8 PM?

Probably, but I wouldn't wait until exactly 8pm to visit as people have to leave at 8pm so they'll wrap-up before that.

 

[TeDaDeS]

Welcome to Gamescom 2026!



The Dragonbox shop is there. Sadly I didn't spot ED there, but @Askarus was there.


Best handhelds are to be found at the DragonBox shop:

 

[PowerGod]

So, the Pyra is not advertised anymore ?

 

[TeDaDeS]

So, the Pyra is not advertised anymore ?

The Pyra is on the poster in the middle but I didn't spot it myself on the table. But I might have missed it as a person was sitting at the table, so I didn't take a picture.

 

[hns]

What about the Retrode?

 

[TeDaDeS]

What about the Retrode?

I'm unsure, I did spot this which looks like it has the same function but not sure if it's a retrode. @ED probably knows.

At the Microsoft Xbox booth they featured miniature living rooms with a screen and an Xbox in it. That looked pretty detailed and the working screens are a nice touch.

 

[Xcl4m4t10n]

What a joke of a project. At least he didn't get robbed there. I feel sorry for everyone who believed in this project. Professionals should have been hired, and a Kickstarter campaign should have been run, but “mUh PrOjEcT, mUh CoMmUnItY” was apparently more important than actually having a finished, usable (and real) product out there.

 

[jedi23]

The product is as real as the offer for a Gratis Drachentasse!

 

[TeDaDeS]

Well you can get stuff at the shop:

DragonBox Shop Mug – Dragon Design, Green

Official DragonBox Shop mug with iconic dragon motif – white outside, green inside. Ceramic, dishwasher safe, 320 ml. Discover it now in the DragonBox Shop!

dragonbox.de

If you buy something at the Gamescom 2026 for €50+ you get a voucher/code to get a free mug. You can see the mug in the picture with the Retrode-like device.

Retrode3 – Cartridge Reader for SNES, MegaDrive & NES

The Retrode3 dumps SNES, MegaDrive & NES cartridges – plug & play over USB, with Wi-Fi and open Linux software. Sign up now to be notified at launch!

dragonbox.de

Pyra-Mug - Official DragonBox Ceramic Gaming Mug

Premium black ceramic mug featuring the iconic Pyra logo. 250ml capacity, durable construction. Perfect for gaming sessions. Official DragonBox merchandise!

dragonbox.de

Just in case anyone is playing the Gamescom Epix, which I don't so I don't know if these are useful, here's some of the QR codes:

https://www.gamescom.global/en/discover-epix

 

[Linux-SWAT]

Won't be there this year :-(

 

[elvissteinjr]

The Pyra is on the poster in the middle but I didn't spot it myself on the table. But I might have missed it as a person was sitting at the table, so I didn't take a picture.

I pulled mine out of the bag when someone asked for it. Happened like 4 times I think. Products you can't order aren't exactly being advertised.

What about the Retrode?

We had the prototype on the table and it had a full page dedicated to it in the catalog.

 

[TeDaDeS]

I pulled mine out of the bag when someone asked for it. Happened like 4 times I think. Products you can't order aren't exactly being advertised.

But it's a nice opportunity for a visitor to see a Pyra in person, but apparently they'll ask to see one.
I didn't bring mine as it's not reasonable to demo the Moonlight port without a PC/laptop and a wifi connection.


ModRetro is not only providing a Gameboy, they also re-release physical Gameboy games
Gameboy: https://modretro.com/products/chromatic-tetris-bundle
Games: https://modretro.com/collections/chromatic-games
(apparently these games use FRAM, nice)

Apparently they also sell physical N64 games: https://modretro.com/collections/m64-games

At Gamescom there are also very large animals at the ceiling.

 

[spud42]

at this stage what is the point of seeing a pyra? its not like you can get one.there are around 500 to 600 pre-orders not filled.
If ED id there someone need to ask him some questions and find out what plans he has for the Pyra if any.

 

[TeDaDeS]

ZDF at Gamescom:

At the DragonBox shop with the organizer of the Gamescom.

Some 'Pyra' promotion by showing the Pyra shirt.

At 24min mark: https://www.zdf.de/play/magazine/zdf-mittagsmagazin-104/zdf-mittagsmagazin-vom-26-august-2026-100

 

[matzesu]

Didnd saw the ZDF Report yet, but i remember a few years ago, the Private TV Broadcast RTL made a quite mean reportage on the Gamescom back then, and did insult Gamers as stinky (the summer back then was quite hot in Cologne) .. , im saldy still not comes to the Gamescom this Year, also because too many peaple..