The long-running Japanese comedy program GameCenter CX—widely known to international fans as Retro Game Master—is putting the Nintendo Wii and Sony PlayStation 3 up for retro consideration later this month.
Quick Facts
- Show: GameCenter CX (Retro Game Master)
- New Platforms Under Consideration: Nintendo Wii and Sony PlayStation 3
- Debate Broadcast Date: August 23, 2026
- Show History: Running since 2003 with nearly 400 episodes
What Changes for the Show
Since its debut in 2003, host Shinya Arino has challenged vintage video games through completion, historically focusing on classic Famicom titles such as Ghosts ‘n Goblins, Ninja Gaiden, and Super Mario Bros.: The Lost Levels, alongside coverage spanning the Sega Master System through the PlayStation 2.
The upcoming August 23 broadcast will feature a debate on whether to take on games from the Nintendo Wii and PlayStation 3 eras. Both systems debuted 20 years ago, leading the program to celebrate their joint anniversaries by potentially canonizing them as retro. If approved, it will mark the first time the television program tackles hardware younger than the show itself.