Game Center CX to Stream Wii & PS3 Retro Debate on Aug 23

Japanese variety program Game Center CX announced a YouTube live broadcast scheduled for 15:00‑17:00 on 23 August 2026. The stream, titled “Wii & PS3 解禁！？生配信”, will feature host Shinya Ari no (known as “Arino‑Kachō”) and the show’s staff debating whether Nintendo’s Wii and Sony’s PlayStation 3 meet the program’s retro‑game definition, which requires hardware to be at least 20 years old.

The discussion follows the show’s long‑standing rule that games released on consoles older than two decades qualify as retro titles for its “challenge” segments. A decision to unlock Wii and PS3 titles could lead to future episodes where the hosts attempt those games. Game Center CX airs on Fuji TV ONE and has been running since 2003, making this a notable moment in its 25th‑season lineup.