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Your complete retro handheld gaming source
We’re glad you made it! Retro Handhelds is a news, reviews and guides website, youtube channel, discord and facebook community 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
muOS Releases “Golden Goose” Update
muOS Golden Goose is here! The final “Goose” release brings carousel themes, a new hotkey builder, and bug fixes, paving the way for the next big update.
RetroAssembly Updated to Version 3
RetroAssembly v3 is out! The browser-based “Plex for games” adds 10 new platforms, FBNeo arcade support, library search, and custom BIOS uploads.
You’ll Soon Be Able to Turn Your LEGO Game Boy Into a Working One
Bring your LEGO Game Boy to life with Build A Boy or BrickBoy. These clever kits make it a real, working handheld gaming device.
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.
Game Over: The “Nintendo” DS ML
An AliExpress oddity reborn: the Nintendo DS ML shows how China’s aftermarket gave the classic handheld a bootleg second life.
Flydigi Dunefox Review: Great Idea, Bad Execution
Budget controllers are an ever-growing market, and Flydigi is just one amongst them with the Dunefox. But is it worth your money?
Luigi’s Mansion is Coming to Switch Online Next Week!
Luigi’s Mansion is hitting Nintendo Switch Online soon! Let’s talk about the worst Mario game, yet best Luigi game and what to expect a week from now!
AYN Odin 3 Pre-orders Move to Official Site, First Gameplay Footage Revealed
AYN Odin 3 pre-orders shift from Indiegogo to AYN’s site. Existing orders honored, Early Bird pricing stays, and shipping begins late November.
The Flips and Dings of Pinball Expo 2025
From Stern’s Star Wars table to homebrew Cuphead and Pokémon builds, Pinball Expo 2025 is a love letter to arcade history, and Nick shows us what we missed.
Abxylute 3D One Brings 3D Without Glasses to PC Handhelds
The abxylute 3D ONE combines a massive 11″ display, Lunar Lake power, and glasses-free 3D tech and the Kickstarter campaign is coming soon.
Radical Retrospective: Skate Story
The Skate Story demo is a “breathtaking” experience. It’s an artistic new skate game lauded for its buttery-smooth controls and atmospheric soundtrack.
The Simpsons: Hit & Run Gets a Futurama Facelift
ModBakery released a demo for their total conversion mod of the classic game The Simpsons: Hit & Run, titled Futurama: Hit & Run.
MagicX Announces Additional Details for the One Retro45
MagicX announces a new handheld in production, the MagicX One Retro45, with a clear nod to the Nintendo 64 controller.
Retroid Teases New Handheld Reveal for October 27
Retroid is back and teasing new hardware set to be revealed on 10/27. Could this finally be the RP6 powered by Snapdragon G2 Gen 2?
Retro Handhelds Weekly: Miyoo Mini Flip, Anbernic RG DS, Playdate Emulators, and Much More!
Get the latest retro handheld news! This week: the Miyoo Mini Flip launch, the Anbernic RG DS playing 3DS, a new sub-$100 Snapdragon handheld, and a lost Ratchet & Clank game unearthed after 20 years.
MCON Available For Pre-order From Ohsnap
After a long, public, and exciting road through development, the MCON controller has finally been made available for pre-order for $149.99.
First-Person Horror Pinball Game Now Available In English
One of the weirdest games for the PlayStation is Screaming Mad George’s Paranoiascape, which now has an English translation thanks to fan group Aeon Genesis.
The Definitive Book of SNES RPGs Vol. 1 Pre-Order is Live
BitMap Books has opened pre-orders for their newest book, The Definitive Book of SNES RPGs Vol. 1., which offers a visual guide into the world of SNES RPGs.
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Retro Handhelds Youtube & Podcast
Stubbs & Zu review, mod, showcase & setup your favorite retro handhelds on camera! Also, every Monday night @ 6pm Pacific Time, Stubbs, Rob (The Retro Tech Dad), Ban & Andrew 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!