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Your retro gaming community
We’re glad you made it! Retro Handhelds is a community of sites, projects, and servers dedicated to the celebration of classic gaming on the go. Whether you’re replaying old favorites or digging for hidden gems, RH is here to offer camaraderie, support, and news on the latest portable gaming developments.
The Latest
[Update: Now on PortMaster] You Haven’t Played Mario Kart 64 Like This Before
The team behind Ship of Harkinian is back with SpaghettiKart, a new Mario Kart 64 PC port, complete with widescreen, high refresh rate support, and more.
Xbox App Adds Steam and Battle.net Support, Here’s How to Try It Now
Game launcher chaos might soon be a thing of the past. Microsoft rolls out a unified Xbox app experience with support for Steam and Battle.net.
Retro Handhelds Weekly: Anbernic RG Slide, SEGA Games Delisted, and More
Stay ahead in the retro handheld scene with this week’s top stories: Anbernic RG Slide, exciting developments, emulator updates, software news, and so much more.
Retroid Pocket Mini v2: A Second Chance Done Right?
The Retroid Pocket Mini v2 may look the same, but under the hood it’s got a better screen, updated software, and a few surprises (both good and bad).
Anbernic RG Slide Review: A Weighty Proposition
The Anbernic RG Slide taps into PSP Go and Xperia Play nostalgia with a satisfying sliding screen and sturdy metal construction that’s built to last.
EXCLUSIVE: MANGMI Enters the Scene With the Air X
The upcoming MANGMI Air X aims to rival Retroid and Anbernic with Snapdragon 662, 4GB RAM, 64GB storage, ergonomic grips and a 5.5″ 1080p IPS display.
Taki Udon Announces Plans to Release the ‘Super Switch Lite’
After the SUPER5 OLED, Taki Udon’s next leap is the Super Switch Lite: 6” 1440p screen, 6000 mAh battery, hall joysticks and enhanced sound.
[UPDATE: Pre-Orders Live] TrimUI Levels Up the Brick with the All-Metal Brick Hammer
TrimUI gives its beloved handheld a premium makeover with the Brick Hammer, featuring a sleek all-metal body and bold new color options.
PXN P5 8K Review: The Next Step?
Ban’s PXN P5 8K review details how this budget controller packs 8000Hz polling and capacitive sticks and doesn’t break the bank for the sake of performance.
Xbox Reimagined as Microsoft and AMD Build the Future of Gaming
Microsoft and AMD are co-developing custom chips for the next Xbox ecosystem, powering consoles, handhelds, and the cloud with AI and cross-platform support.
AYANEO Releases the Pocket S2 and Announces a Surprise
The AYANEO Pocket S2 is officially available on Indiegogo with the Snapdragon G3 Gen3, 6.3″ 1440p screen, & improved software compatibility.
Retro Handhelds Deals of the Week
Tired of scrolling through pages and pages of websites trying to find the best deals on retro handhelds and accessories? We’ve got you covered with a few picks.
Around the Web
Retro Handhelds Youtube & Podcast
Stubbs & Zu review, mod, showcase & setup your favorite retro handhelds on camera! Also, every Monday night @ 6pm Pacific, Stubbs, Rob (The Retro Tech Dad), Ban & the RH crew get together for a live podcast where they discuss the latest handheld and emulation news, games they’ve been playing, and interview guests from around the retro scene about their latest projects.
RH Game of the Month
Join Retro Handhelds every month as we tackle a suite of retro games. This book club-style event highlights titles from Pre-’96, ‘96-’00, and the post-2000 modern era. Join our Discord to participate with others and earn points towards RH merch!


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Partners & pals

Russ (Retro Game Corps)
Smack dab in the middle of The Great Boredom of 2020, Russ picked up his first retro handheld, and immediately hated the stock experience. Shortly thereafter he launched Retro Game Corps, a YouTube channel and companion website dedicated to helping others unlock the full potential of their handhelds. Since then, he’s branched into reviews and guides for a variety of different devices and platforms, all with his trademark attention to detail (mostly thanks to his former career in the US military).
Favorite Game: Super Mario Bros 2

Rob (Retro Tech Dad)
The Retro Tech Dad is known to most as Rob, Dad to a human and some dogs, and Daddy to Stubbs. He has a passion for technology both old and new. He loves to tinker with devices of all kinds — especially the electronic ones. Check out his channel for retro and modern gaming, device retrospectives, very in-depth review videos, teardowns, and lots of emulation testing. He is always ready to help on Discord, YouTube, and anywhere else you might find him! He is also the co-host for the Retro Handhelds podcast featuring Stubbs and the rest of the Retro Handhelds crew.
Favorite Game: PepsiMan

Shem (Retro Breeze)
Hi there! How’s this: At RetroBreeze, Shem talks technology, gaming and of course, all things retro. Reviews, impressions, opinions and easy-to-follow tutorials, you’ll certainly find enjoyable content with RetroBreeze!
Favorite Game: Sonic R

Mikhailov (Team Retrogue)
Ahoyhoy! Team Retrogue is run by Mikhailov, and is a channel about games and the devices that bring them to us. Mikhailov reviews retro handhelds and gives tutorials on emulation setup as well as optimization, and writes for the RH website. Mikhailov also educates the youth of Connecticut for his day job.
Favorite Game: Chrono Trigger

The Gamma Squeeze (GammaOS)
GammaOS is a LineageOS based firmware for the Anbernic RG405M & RG505, with more support on the way. Developed by The Gamma Squeeze (not confirmed to not be DJ Khaled)
Favorite Game: Metal Gear Solid 2

Black Seraph (GarlicOS / LineageOS)
Black-Seraph is a leading developer in the handheld scene who specializes in creating custom firmware. He is the creator of GarlicOS, a multi-device custome firmware (including the Anbernic RG35XX), Clean Rom for the GPD XD+, and LineageOS for various devices.
Favorite Game: Tetris

dragoon Dorise (EmuDeck / Pegasus Installer)
dragoonDorise develops one of the most hottest pieces of software in the retro emulation scene. EmuDeck takes care of everything. Emulator installation & configuration, bezels, hotkeys, performance fixes and more!
Favorite Game: A Link to the Past

adixal (muOS)
muOS is a heavily modified RetroArch only CFW for the Anbernic RG35XX handheld. Meant for the minimalist crowd, muOS improves the RG35XX experience through easy flash install, built-in configuration system, and more. Developed by adixal (a man of many mysteries).
Favorite Game: Shining Force 2

Cebion (AmberElec / 351Elec)
AmberElec is an easy-to-use Linux operating system for a range of Anbernic handhelds (RG351P/M | RG351V | RG351MP | RG552) developed by the tireless Cebion and AmberElec team.
Favorite Game: Monkey Island

Christian Haitian (ArkOS)
Christian develops ArkOS, a feature rich Linux operating system with a focus on RetroArch for a range of devices.
Favorite Game: Paper Mario 64

Turtle (Retroid LineageOS / 351Droid / GarlicOS)
Turtle is a staple in the Android OS dev scene, and has created LineageOS builds for a range of devices, including the Retroid Pocket 2. He is also the lead developer for 351Droid, and co-developer of GarlicOS.
Favorite Game: Pokémon Yellow

notime2d8 (Odroid LineageOS / PickleOS)
notime2d8 is a veteran Android OS developer and has created LineageOS builds for a range of devices, including the RGB10 Max, he is also the lead developer of PickleOS, a custom Android firmware based on Lineage19.1 for the RGB10 Max 3 Pro!
Favorite Game: Mass Effect

Javier Arboleda (RESET Collection)
RESET Collection is an easy-to-use emulation frontend developed by Javier Arboleda. Available for $5 on Google Play (or free when you join our Patreon/Discord Premium – $5 tier and above!). Born in the year 1981, Javier is a child of the late 80’s and 90’s, which explains his furious fondness for far-out retro games. He’s a software developer by day, and by night he’s a devoted parent and husband, happily obliged to carry out his fatherly duty of utmost importance; telling dad jokes to his kids.
Favorite Game: Super Metroid

TapiocaFox (Daijishō)
Daijishō is a fully featured Android Frontend and Launcher focused on ease of use, with a wide range of functionality, including Retro Achievements integration. Best of all, this app is free! TapiocaFox stays on top of updates and keeps development active, taking user feedback seriously and is deeply supportive of the retro community. Fun fact: Daijishō is the main Home Launcher for GammaOS!
Favorite Game: Kirby’s Pinball Land

Kyle Eichlin (Console Launcher)
Console Launcher is an easy-to-use Android Launcher and Frontend developed by Kyle Eichlin, our sources have described him as a pleasant fellow who lives in Hawaii (not far from our friend Retro Games Corps!)
Favorite Game: Cave Story

Jim Gray (Our Ghosts / OnionOS)
Jim Gray is a Dad and Musician, creating many iconic tracks for the retro handheld scene, including the theme music for Retro Game Corps, RH, and more! He doesn’t readily admit to it, but he’s also a developer, and helped create OnionOS (among others). You can find Jim dancing if you type in Steely Dan into your GIF search!
Favorite Game: Tony Hawk Pro Skater 4

victoria (silverdusk / RESET Collection)
Victoria’s been producing synthwave beats and glitch art for a few years now, and breathes life into any project she’s a part of. Recently you can find her work inside RESET Collection, which adds a whole new and awesome vibe to the app. Also, be sure to check out her most recent Digital Horizons EP!
Favorite Game: Sonic 3 & Knuckles

spmfox (Spartan Project)
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Favorite Game: Tetris on Game Boy