by Ban | Dec 10, 2025 | Features, Reviews
The $50-$100 market range has always been an alluring one. A segment that could offer solid value per dollar in a device that doesn’t feel broken out of the box, minus some. For a while, we stared at PS1 and Rockchip RK3326 handhelds. Those dropped in price, and then...
by Ban | Dec 4, 2025 | Features, Guide, Shopping
As we enter gift-giving season for you or a loved one, sometimes you need to make a decision. What device do I get for someone? What should I give myself? How much should I really spend to get the performance I want? With that in mind, my goal is to grab the best...
by Ban | Nov 27, 2025 | Features
2012 was the year of vibes, but also the end of the world if you believed in Aztec Calendars. Dirt Showdown, Need for Speed: Most Wanted were some of the big racing hits of the year, and Forza Motorsport was Team10’s most recent racing game release. Enter Playground...
by Ban | Nov 26, 2025 | Features, Reviews
The TrimUI Brick came out just around a year ago. Allwinner A133P, 3.2-inch 1024x768p display, and a solid build quality that made it worth its price. The extra colors certainly help as well. Nearly a year later, “XU Retro” comes around swinging with this. The XU...
by Ban | Nov 24, 2025 | Features, Reviews
2025 is truly the year of clamshell handhelds. From the Retroid Pocket Flip 2 and the RG34XX SP to the Miyoo Mini Flip, V90S, and AYANEO Pocket DS. However, I’m talking about none of those right now, and instead I’m pulling from another company, AYN. A company that’s...
