The latest spruceOS update brings offline RetroAchievements, three newly stable handhelds, expanded Bluetooth support, USB storage mode, and much more.
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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
From Halo CE ports and EmuDeck on Armada to missing Pocket Novas and Spooktober, it was another packed week in the handheld gaming scene.
Halo CE is now playable in a browser with multiplayer, while new community ports are bringing Combat Evolved to the RG35XXH and other handhelds.
Retroid buyers are reporting empty Pocket Nova boxes, resealed packaging, and water-damaged orders as shipping concerns continue to mount.
The KONKR Pocket Block launch is already facing supply concerns, with AYANEO quietly warning of limited production caused by the ongoing RAM shortage.
SteamOS ARM for Handhelds keeps evolving with native ARM frame generation, AYANEO Pocket S2 support, an easier installer, and no more reflashing.
SteamOS is coming to more Android handhelds, Qualcomm is working on its own drivers, and the Game Boy Museum puts preservation on a cartridge.
SteamOS ARM is moving quickly beyond the Steam Frame as developers begin adapting Valve’s release to popular Android gaming handhelds.
Early testing of the Pocket Duo Lite reveals sluggish performance and multitasking issues that may stem from how its processor handles dual displays.
The Retroid Pocket 5 and Flip 2 may have received one last hardware upgrade, with newer units reportedly featuring hidden 120Hz display support.