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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.
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.
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.
Atari To Revive The Mattel Intellivision
Atari has announced that it is reviving its former rival, and releasing the Intellivision Sprint, celebrating Mattel’s forgotten system.
Miyoo Mini Flip Launches Tonight!
The next device from Miyoo is finally official, with Miyoo announcing that the Mini Flip will arrive on October 19th at 8:00 PM PT.
GameMT E3 Vigor Officially Teased With 1:1 Aspect Ratio
GAMEMT is set to release the E3 Vigor, a new 1:1 screen device coming to the retro handheld market. Few details are currently known about the device.
Anbernic RG DS Gets Shown Off Playing 3DS Games In New Video
Anbernic has revealed new footage of its upcoming RG DS clamshell, showing the device in action for the first time, handily playing DS games.
AYANEO Pocket Air Mini Pre-orders go LIVE starting at $69.99
Much to the surprise of many people, AYANEO has announced a new device that is remarkably affordable, with Early Bird pricing starting at just $70.
MANGMI Air X Is Finally Here: Snapdragon Power, Sub-$100 Price
MANGMI Air X launches with Snapdragon power, Android 14, and ready-to-ship units. A sub-$100 gaming handheld with real punch, and it comes at the right time.
Lost Shmup And Bomberman Games Unearthed
Thanks to preservationists, two lost Japanese mobile games, “Dodon Pachi DoJ DX” and “Bomberman 3D,” have been recovered and made playable once more.
PortMaster Roundup: October 1st-15th
This PortMaster Roundup includes everything from RTS to shmups to spooky re-imaginings of classics like PONG and Pac-Man.
Play Ten New Dreamcast Games For Free!
Get 10 free Dreamcast games on one disc! The Dream Disc ’24 features the best fan-made games from a recent competition, available for just the cost of shipping.
Playdate GB Emulator CrankBoy Updated To 1.1.0
CrankBoy v1.1.0 for Playdate is out! Adds better game compatibility, stereo audio, & an in-app patch downloader. Use the crank to fish in Link’s Awakening!
Lost Ratchet & Clank Game Found After 20 Years
After 19 years, lost mobile game Ratchet & Clank: Clone Home has been found. Dedicated fans recovered the 2006 title, preserving a piece of gaming history.
MagicX One35 Finally Available For Pre-Order
The MagicX One35, a budget Android handheld with dual D-pads, is now available. Get it at a limited-time pre-order discount, starting at just $55.
Retro Handhelds Weekly: Anbernic RG DS, GameHub ‘Lite’, and Much More!
Weekly retro gaming digest: Anbernic’s RG DS pricing, early holiday deals from Retroid, AYANEO shipping updates, custom firmware releases, and more.
Excuse Me?!? Anbernic RG DS Will Cost Under $100!
The Anbernic RG DS is coming: dual screens, under $100, and touchscreen support. Anbernic might have a holiday best-seller on its hands.
Early Holiday Deals: Retroid Pocket 5, Pocket Flip 2, and Mini V2 All Discounted
A surprise Retroid sale brings major discounts to the Pocket 5, Flip 2, and Mini V2, perfect timing for early holiday shoppers.
Bubble Bobble C64 Gets Fan-Made Remaster
Fan project Bubble Bobble C64 Remastered is out! This radical enhancement of the 1987 classic features all-new arcade graphics, bug fixes, and a new intro.
Console Launcher Gets Dual-Screen Support
Console Launcher’s new beta adds dual-display support, a redesigned adaptive Grid Menu, RetroAchievements integration, and key UI and performance fixes.
Astro Climber For Master System Announced
Legendary dev @badcomputer0 is releasing Astro Climber, a new Master System platformer. Inspired by Bionic Commando, the 32-stage game launches free on Oct 20.
Mawthorne 2, A New NES Game, Is Out Now!
Mawthorne 2, a new homebrew Metroidvania, is out now for the NES. Blending modern features with 8-bit charm, the digital ROM is available on itch.io.
Retro Handhelds Weekly: LEGO Game Boy, TRDR+, iiSU DS, and Much More
Catch up on the latest handhelds, emulator updates, and community projects in this packed edition of Retro Handhelds Weekly.