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.