by Shawn Wilkins | Oct 23, 2024 | Features, Guide
Obtainium is an app that allows users to update and track apps distributed via GitHub, official websites, and other non-Play Store locations. This is an incredibly useful tool for retro handhelds running Android since a good portion of suggested apps and emulators are... 
by Dan W | Oct 22, 2024 | Features, Guide
When I first discovered Retro Handhelds, one of the first questions I ever asked was “Can I play Final Fantasy Tactics: The Lions War on a pocket-sized handheld”. Considering this was back in the days of the RG351P, the answer always came back, “Just Buy a PSP Go”. So... 
by Nick | Oct 15, 2024 | Features, Guide
So you’ve shopped around and wisely decided that the TrimUI Smart Pro is the budget device for you, now what? The Smart Pro arrived in 2022 and has maintained a loyal fan base ever since. Multiple CFW options along with some very nice hardware and design choices... 
by Shawn Wilkins | Oct 12, 2024 | Features, Guide
Gamma released the beta version of GammaOS Core in early September. It supports a variety of low-powered consoles, bringing Android to devices once only able to run Linux. Table of Contents Introduction What You’ll Need GammaOS Core Install Guide Step 1: Set Up... 
by Shawn Wilkins | Oct 10, 2024 | Features, Guide
The Powkiddy V10 is only one of a few devices that are made almost specifically for the GBA. With its 3:2 screen at 480 x 320 resolution, it’s the perfect device for playing GBA at 2x integer scaling. However, the device is a worthwhile device for numerous other... 
by Nick | Oct 8, 2024 | Features, Guide
The Miyoo A30 arrived as something of a stop-gap measure in handheld releases. While Anbernic has been churning out devices almost monthly throughout 2024, Miyoo has remained fairly quiet. The A30 emerged in April 2024 as a direct competitor to the Anbernic RG28XX....