New handhelds appeared, software drama erupted, and several standout reviews dropped. If you missed anything this week in retro handhelds, this is the recap you’ll need to stay up to date.
Author: andrew
GameMT’s latest teaser shows off the EX5: an Android handheld with a 1080p screen, single thumbstick design, and a unique “kitchen timer” style performance switch.
It looks like the dream of a modern Xperia Play is finally coming true. AYANEO has unveiled the Pocket Play, a gaming-focused smartphone that tucks its controller away when you don’t need it.
From the RG406V to the RG Slide, GammaOS Next brings scoped storage, button remapping, and more to Anbernic’s lineup. See the full device list here.
With its RK3566 chip, 3.5-inch screen, and Android + Linux support, the Abxylute E1 promises flexibility. Its looks, though? Practically an upgraded RX6H.
Another wild week in the world of retro handhelds. Anbernic dropped a new RG477V teaser, AYANEO refreshed the Pocket DMG with a sleek new finish, and OneXPlayer quietly leaked Panther Lake benchmarks. On the software side, GammaOS Next landed, Lair Launcher shared its roadmap, and Anbernic finally patched the RG DS.
The Anbernic RG DS is getting a massive upgrade thanks to GammaOS Next. This build tackles everything from shader consistency and reduced latency to fixing the annoying 40Hz screen bug and improving Drastic performance.
Anbernic is back at it again with another end-of-year handheld tease. The RG477V looks like a modernized RG406V with a premium design, huge display, and likely using the same internals as the RG477M.
New handheld announcements, iiSU launcher drama, fresh firmware builds, and standout community reviews made this a wild week in retro gaming, here’s the full recap.
Cyber Monday is here, and we’ve has rounded up the absolute best deals across retro handhelds, Android handhelds, x86 powerhouses, accessories, and must-have gaming gear. Whether you’re hunting for your first pocket emulator or upgrading to something beefier, the biggest discounts of the year are all in one place.