Plaion
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| Plaion | |
| Type | Public |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1994 (Koch Media) August 4, 2022 (Plaion) |
| Headquarters | England |
| Key people | Franz Koch, founder Klemens Kundratitz, founder |
| Industry | Retro video game consoles |
| Products | Retro video game consoles |
| Number of people | Not disclosed |
| Website | https://retrogames.biz/ |
Retro Games Ltd is an English retro video game console designer.
Koch Media
Koch Media was founded in 1994 by Franz Koch and Klemens Kundratitz.
Acquisition
On February 14, 2018, Koch Media Holding was acquired by THQ Nordic.
Plaion
Koch Media was renamed to Plaion on August 4, 2022.
Video game consoles distributed by Koch Media
| Name | Designer | Released | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| THEC64 Mini | Retro Games | 2018 | Miniature dedicated console that resembles the Commodore 64, but without a functional built-in keyboard. |
| THEC64 | Retro Games | 2019 | Full-size dedicated console that resembles the Commodore 64 with a functional built-in keyboard. |
| THEVIC20 | Retro Games | 2020 | Full-size dedicated console that resembles the VIC-20 with a functional built-in keyboard. |
| THEA500 Mini | Retro Games | 2021 | Miniature dedicated console that resembles the Amiga 500, but without a functional built-in keyboard. |
Video game consoles distributed by Plaion
| Name | Designer | Released | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE400 Mini | Retro Games | 2024 | Miniature dedicated console that resembles the Atari 400, but without a functional built-in keyboard. |
| The Spectrum | Retro Games | 2024 | Full-size dedicated console that resembles the ZX Spectrum with a functional built-in keyboard. A Spain-exclusive Azpiri Limited Edition that was sold exclusively at GAME contained a website link for DLC that adds two additional games. |
| THEC64 Mini Black Edition | Retro Games | 2025 | Miniature dedicated console that resembles the Commodore 64, but without a functional built-in keyboard. The Black Edition includes twenty-five games that were created in the last twenty-five years as of its release. |
| THEA1200 | Retro Games | 2026 | A full-size dedicated console that resembles the Amiga 1200, with a functional built-in keyboard. |
| The Spectrum Collector's Edition | Retro Games | 2026 | Full-size dedicated console that resembles the ZX Spectrum with a functional built-in keyboard. The Collector's Edition includes the console, THEQUICKSHOT II joystick, THEPRINTER, a USB stick, and an issue of CRASH magazine. |