Is the QRD Vortex F5 worth buying over the tried-and-true Powkiddy X55 in 2025? Ban breaks down specs, design, controls, and OS options in this retro handheld showdown.
Author: Ban
Ban
Despite what you may think, Ban does not kick people off the server or out of live stream chat, but he does help to make the funny little posts you see on the RH Social Media! Instagram, YouTube, and Twitter (No not X. Twitter) are all his domain to spew information, sales and goofy controller imagery. He also writes articles, reviews, helps with YouTube timestamps, guests on the RH Podcast, runs the Handheld of the Month channel in the RH discord. Additionally he collects handhelds, sets up handhelds, looks at handhelds and does a lot of music! Favorite Game: BurnOut 3 Takedown
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irst impressions of Anbernic’s RG35XX Pro: a budget H700 handheld at $44.99, sleek controls, HDMI out, and solid software, but how does it stack up?
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Discover Thumby & Thumby Color: ultra-tiny RP2040 handhelds with OLED/LCD screens, clicky microswitch buttons, and built-in games for pocket-sized nostalgia.
Tired of old chips? The Helegaly Action Pi, powered by the Allwinner A527, offers a significant upgrade over the RK3566. Explore its Batocera OS, comfortable design, and impressive emulation capabilities up to Dreamcast.
GameSir keeps pumping out controllers, seemingly on a bi-weekly cadence. So, does the Super Nova shine or get lost in the shuffle? Ban puts it to the test.
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.