Aolion’s K20 controller upgrades the K10 with hall-effect sticks, swappable D-pad, enhanced grips, trigger stops, and a charging dock, all for under $40.
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Discover Thumby & Thumby Color: ultra-tiny RP2040 handhelds with OLED/LCD screens, clicky microswitch buttons, and built-in games for pocket-sized nostalgia.
Tired of old chips? The Helegaly Action Pi, powered by the Allwinner A527, offers a significant upgrade over the RK3566. Explore its Batocera OS, comfortable design, and impressive emulation capabilities up to Dreamcast.
GameSir keeps pumping out controllers, seemingly on a bi-weekly cadence. So, does the Super Nova shine or get lost in the shuffle? Ban puts it to the test.
We put the EasySMX D05 to the test! Affordable, comfortable, and packed with features. Read our deep dive to find out if it’s your next go-to controller.
The RG557 nails comfort and screen quality, but with lackluster software and awkward stick choices, Anbernic’s latest handheld feels caught in the middle.
Game Console MyMini review: Specs, design, performance, and modding options for this budget handheld console. Is it the RK3326 handheld to beat in 2025?
Small, powerful, but flawed? We review the GKD Pixel 2 to see if this vertical handheld earns its keep in the world of mini consoles.
Five years later, we look back at the Retroid Pocket 1 — its quirks, missed potential, and whether it’s still worth owning in the retro handheld world.
Need a versatile controller for Switch, Android, or PC on a budget? The $25 Fantech Shooter III offers hall effect sticks, gyro, USB-C, and a cool retro design.