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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
Manba One Review: An Odd One
Most controllers follow the same formula, however the Manba One does things differently. With a 2-Inch screen, and heavy customization, there’s a lot to love.
GAMEMT E3 Vigor Pre-Orders Open, Starting at Just $45
Almost three months later, the GAMEMT E3 Vigor is now available for pre-order. It’s just the latest 1:1 handheld to arrive, but priced affordably.
JarPlay Brings J2ME Emulation to the iPhone and iPad
JarPlay brings J2ME emulation to iOS, letting users run lost early-2000s mobile games via .jar files, marking another small but real win for game preservation.
AYANEO Releases Screen Details and a Kickstarter Page for the Pocket Play
AYANEO shares additional details concerning the screen that is being used in the upcoming Pocket Play, along with a landing page for the Kickstarter campaign.
Lost NES RPG Resurfaces In Seven Minute Video
Gameplay footage of a near-complete 1993 Japanese NES RPG thought lost has surfaced, alongside plans for a book of unreleased materials with dev approval.
Dolphin Release 2512 Brings Latency Improvements, Better Frame Pacing, and More
Dolphin Emu has one last trick up their sleeve just before the holiday season comes to a close! And we have improved input latency, frame stability, and more!
OneXSugar Wallet is First Android Handheld with a Foldable Screen
OneXSugar, makers of the quirky Sugar1, have released details on its upcoming OneXSugar Wallet, a clamshell device with a single, foldable screen.
Game Over: Mattel’s Hyperscan “Console”
Mere weeks before the launches of the PlayStation 3 and Nintendo Wii, Mattel stormed confidently back into the console wars with a truly terrible idea.
Retro Handhelds Weekly: Retroid Pocket 6, KTR2, Xbox FSE on Legion Go 2, and Much More
Catch up on the week’s biggest retro handheld headlines: KTR2 shakeup, Pocket Vert details, Pocket 6 photos, plus fresh emulator and software updates.
![[UPDATE: Pre-Sales Open] KTR2 Could Shake Up the $100 to $200 Handheld Market](https://rh-handhelds-content.nyc3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com/2025/12/KTR1-S-Real-Image-400x250.jpeg)
[UPDATE: Pre-Sales Open] KTR2 Could Shake Up the $100 to $200 Handheld Market
KTR2 enters the hot $100–$200 bracket with aggressive pricing and higher-end materials. Can KT Pocket carve out space against Retroid, MANGMI, and AYANEO?
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.
![[UPDATE] AYANEO Unveils Details on the Pocket Vert](https://rh-handhelds-content.nyc3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com/2025/12/AYANEO-Pocket-Vert-Feature-400x250.jpeg)
[UPDATE] AYANEO Unveils Details on the Pocket Vert
AYANEO unveils the full specifications and details for their upcoming Pocket Vert, along with a campaign landing page on IndieGoGo.
Retroid Pocket 6: Real Pics Arrive as First Batch Nears Shipping
New Pocket 6 photos give the best look yet at Retroid’s upcoming flagship, including a peek at the Light Purple colorway and a surprisingly tempting Orange.
ASUS ROG Xbox Ally Beginners Guide: Windows, Armoury Crate, and Emulation
Got an ASUS ROG Xbox Ally for Christmas? Here’s the ultimate Beginner’s Guide, including everything from Windows updates, to Armoury Crate firmware, and emulation setup.
Odin 3 First Impressions: Alright, This Is What I’ve Been Wanting
We share our first impressions with AYN’s newest handheld on the market, the AYN Odin 3. Spoilers: it’s pretty darn good.
AYANEO Pocket Ace Review: Not Quite One & Done
Is 3:2 the ideal retro handheld aspect ratio? The AYANEO Pocket Ace delivers peak GBA vibes, but compromises elsewhere hold it back.
ASUS ROG Xbox Ally Review: The New Steam Deck?
With Steam Deck levels of performance, is the ASUS ROG Xbox Ally the budget x86 to get in 2025? With the LCD Steam Deck now discontinued, this might just be it.
MANGMI’s Pocket Max is Powered by a Rather Familiar Processor
MANGMI confirms Snapdragon 865 for the Pocket Max, signaling strong performance while RAM, storage, and pricing details remain uncertain ahead of launch.
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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!