by Nick | Nov 29, 2024 | Features, Reviews
If there were ever handhelds that could be considered the gateway drug to the handheld emulation hobby, it would likely be either the Miyoo Mini+ or the Anbernic RG35XX. These small form-factor Game Boy clones have remained popular since their releases in the early... 
by Nick | Nov 26, 2024 | Features, Reviews
As someone who was around when most of these games we’re emulating were originally released, I find myself drawn more to the devices that are doing more-with-less than I am to the next technological behemoth. When I first tried the Game Console R36S, I was blown... 
by Nick | Nov 19, 2024 | Features
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... 
by Nick | Nov 12, 2024 | Features
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... 
by Nick | Nov 5, 2024 | Features
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...