by Nick | Apr 21, 2025 | Features
The long Anbernic dry spell of 2025 is at an end. Up until a kindly delivery driver rang my doorbell this morning, it had been all quiet from the handhelds company that managed to release 12 individual SKUs in 2024. Now, the much hyped RG557 is finally here. Will this... 
by andrew | Apr 20, 2025 | Features, News
Welcome to the latest edition of Retro Handhelds Weekly. This week, we saw a bunch of news in the world of hardware and software. Our writing team continues to be on an absolute tear, and there’s even a surprise or two sprinkled in! So sit back, grab a cup of coffee,... 
by Shawn Wilkins | Apr 19, 2025 | Features, Guide
The Powkiddy V20 is one of the first releases offering the new Allwinner A133P standard for budget handhelds. Over the past few years, the R36S and its many imitations have been a solid starting point for those looking to get into retro handhelds. With capable... 
by Nick | Apr 18, 2025 | Features, Reviews
Throughout the relatively short history of the emulation handheld hobby, I’ve written at length about my love for the Game Console R36S. The little budget beast that won over my heart from the first time I got my hands on its budget plastic. Sure, there were... 
by Ban | Apr 17, 2025 | Features, Reviews
When it comes to handhelds, I seem to be enamored by the small ones. For the longest time, the Miyoo Mini was my favorite device. The MagicX XU Mini M was my favorite small handheld of 2024. As a fan of the Playdate and the GKD Pixel, small devices seemed to be what I... 
by Dan W | Apr 16, 2025 | Features, Guide
I’ve been part of the RH scene for 4 years now, and in that time, I’ve held probably close to 50 different handhelds (it sounds like a lot, but many more have held many more). One of the single most comfortable handhelds to use is the RG556, a device that also has a...