From the latest Anbernic releases like the RG406H to devices that have become mainstays in the community like the AYN Odin 2, it’s become clear that Android is here to stay as a preferred OS for retro handhelds. Lower-end devices largely depend on Linux to...
You cannot throw a rock in this community without hitting a post on Reddit or Discord about how “I’ve become an addict” coupled with a picture of piled emulation handhelds. It’s easy to look at this hobby from a thousand-foot view and point out...
Gaming conventions have become a weirdly regular part of my life over the last decade or more. I was first introduced to them through the mega-event that is MAGfest in Washington D.C. I quickly began seeking out other conventions across the country. When offered the...
For anyone who isn’t already familiar, LaunchBox is an emulation frontend developed by Unbroken Software. For years, I used LaunchBox as my preferred frontend for my homemade arcade cabinet running on a Windows PC. Since the handheld emulation wave that was the...
The Powkiddy RGB30 showed us all how much fun a budget 1:1 device could be. It offered up a great experience to enjoy emulation systems that serve up alternate aspect adventures. Most users agreed that while the system was undoubtedly imperfect (I’ll never know...
