Retro Handhelds Weekly dives into Odin 3 drama, surprise software updates, new device rumors, and the emulation scene’s latest wins.
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Andrew is our not-so-mysterious writer and Editor-in-Chief, who also finds you the latest deals, and can be found on the RH Podcast! He likes to cover X86 and top end Android, but you’ll also see him testing handhelds from the minis to the macros! You could say he’s kind of a big dill. Favorite Game: Call of Duty
The Odin 3’s chip story just got messier, as AYN replaces Snapdragon 8 Elite branding with Dragonwing Q8 across its official landing page.
Retroid may be phasing out the four-button Pocket Classic, leaving only the six-button models as RAM shortages keep reshaping the handheld market.
Nintendo raises Switch 2 game prices, Sony hikes PS5 costs, and AYANEO loses more handhelds in another chaotic week for gaming fans.
The handheld market keeps getting uglier, as AYANEO warns the Pocket FIT 8 Elite may soon be gone for good, with other handhelds on the chopping block.
We tracked down every PortMaster game on sale right now, covering Steam, GOG, Fanatical, and more so you can grow your library for less.
Cocoon Shell Beta 2.1 adds a built-in theme store, game jingles, session tracking, and more for dual-screen handhelds like the AYN Thor.
This week’s Retro Handhelds Weekly covers RG Vita pricing, Retroid changes, Wii RetroAchievements, emulator news, reviews, and fresh deals.
Anbernic is finally opening RG Vita and RG Vita Pro pre-orders on March 23, but early impressions suggest the Pro is the more promising pick.
Retroid just pulled the Pocket G2 and raised the Pocket Classic price, delivering another surprise twist for handheld buyers in 2026.