AYANEO doesn’t usually mean budget. But when it does, is it done right? The Pocket Air Mini is its first go-around. And as Ban always says. It’s SOLID.
Author: Ban
Ban
One of the main writers for the Retro Handhelds website, Ban covers just about everything he can get his hands on. From Handhelds to Mini PCs and every controller in between. Outside of that, he's become a regular on the Retro Handhelds Podcast, showing up on a weekly basis to talk his games of the week. Outside of that, it's a lot of playing on handhelds, 3D Printing, 3D Printing for handhelds, and whatever he can find in the music field. Favorite Game: Burnout 3 Takedown
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The budget market has exploded in 2025, but now Mangmi is coming from the woodwork with its Air X, a budget PSP-capable Android handheld. But is it worth it?
Handhelds cover the gamut from cheap to expensive. But what’s going to be the best for your budget? It’s time to use the community to help figure that one out.
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Looking for a cheap Android handheld? Ban gives us his take on the XU20 V32, which offers sharp visuals, solid controls, and surprising power for under $50.
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The EasySMX X05 is one of my top picks for budget controllers of 2024. Just like a lot of controllers…