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Game Center CX retro game definition debate

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The Japanese variety program Game Center CX ~~announced a live broadcast for August 23, 2026,~~ has officially decided to ~~debate whether the Nintendo~~ lift its restrictions on Wii and ~~Sony~~ PlayStation 3 ~~should be included in the show’s retro-game challenges.~~ hardware. The program traditionally defines retro hardware as being at least 20 years old. During ~~the~~ a live ~~stream,~~ broadcast on August 23, 2026, host Shinya Arino and staff deliberated on the decision. Arino ultimately ~~decided to “unlock” the consoles,~~ approved these systems for upcoming challenges, noting a goal to attract a younger ~~audience in their 20s~~ demographic and ~~generate online~~ expand the show’s reach through digital news coverage. ~~This decision marks a shift in the program’s hardware scope, though specific upcoming titles have not yet been announced.~~

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