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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!
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Mangmi Air X First Impressions: The New Budget War Has Begun
The new Mangmi Air X lays down the hammer when it comes to price to performance. At only $90, Nick gives his first impressions on what could be the new budget king for under 100 bucks.
The Deal With the AYN Thor’s Ergonomics
The AYN Thor feels like a modern 3DS with stronger specs, smoother controls, and some baffling ergonomic choices that can shift from comfy to painful fast.
Red Dead Redemption is Coming to More Consoles!
Grab your hat and saddle up. Red Dead Redemption arrives on mobile and consoles with big upgrades and free updates for returning players.
Retro Pixel Pocket V2: Better than Before?
The Retro Pixel Pocket 2025 aims to be the ultimate Pico-8 machine with a crisp 720×720 screen, AmberElec, Wi-Fi, and plenty of charm for $50.
INNOCN GA27T1M: MiniLED Mouthful of a Name
A brighter MiniLED screen, 320Hz refresh rate, and sleek white design make the INNOCN GA27T1M tempting. Find out if it earns its higher price tag.
Valve Drops Three New Devices for 2026: Steam Machine, Steam Controller, Steam Frame
A new era of Steam hardware is coming. Valve introduces the Steam Machine desktop box, a revamped controller, and a wireless VR headset.
AYANEO’s KONKR Pocket FIT Begins Shipping
The upcoming KONKR Pocket FIT has started shipping and has shared a link to its shipping list and updates on shipping times and expectations for the device.
Analogue 3D Has a Shipping Date
Analogue has finally released a shipping date for the Analogue 3D, a device that has often been delayed and is highly anticipated.
Retroid Pocket G2 First Impressions: Serious Firepower
Nick gets his hands on the brand new Retroid Pocket G2 and shares his initial thoughts after 24 hours with the Snapdragon G2 Gen 2-chipped device.
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[UPDATE] TrimUI Smart Pro S Promises Better Performance and Faster Gameplay
The TrimUI Smart Pro S could be the handheld to watch with a faster processor, built-in cooling fan, and big performance gains across classic platforms.
Game Over: The Mega Duck (aka Cougar Boy)
Mega Duck: a 1990s handheld with endless aliases—Cougar Boy, Super Junior, Game Duck—each more ridiculous than the last. Pure 8-bit identity crisis.
Radical Retrospective: John Doe’s Pro Sporting
Activision turned the Tony Hawk engine into a playground for every sport imaginable. From BMX to surfing, these spin-offs deserve another look.
Installing ArkOS4Clones on the XF35H and XF40H
Bring your XF35H or XF40H to life with ArkOS4Clones. This step-by-step guide walks you through setup, fixes, and tweaks for perfect retro gaming.
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.
Retro Handhelds Weekly: AYANEO, OneXFly Apex, ES-DE Update, and Much More!
Catch up on the biggest handheld news of the week, including two new AYANEO handhelds, OneXFly Apex, ES-DE, a new emulation frontend, and much more.
A Fistful Of Sequels: Three Brawlers Time Forgot
From arcades to 8-bit dojos to early PlayStation duels, these sequels evolved their legends only to be lost in gaming’s changing landscape.
AYANEO Unveils the Next 2
AYANEO reveals the Next 2, a flagship Windows handheld powered by AMD’s Ryzen AI Max+ 395 and packed with premium controls and cooling.
Satisfye ZenGrip 2 For Switch 2 Review
The long-awaited Satisfye ZenGrip 2 has arrived! Is this the one to get? Does it stack up against its cheaper competition? Will it make the Switch 2 TOO big?
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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!