Tired of tinkering instead of playing? Learn why dedicated handhelds for specific systems might be the best way to enjoy retro gaming.
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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