The upcoming MANGMI Air X aims to rival Retroid and Anbernic with Snapdragon 662, 4GB RAM, 64GB storage, ergonomic grips and a 5.5″ 1080p IPS display.
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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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.