by Nick | Dec 31, 2024 | Features
We talk a great deal in this hobby about nostalgia and recapturing memories. As a child of the ’80s and ’90s, I feel like marketing has had its bullseye pointed at my generation for a minute now, and if it isn’t aimed at me, it’s selling the... 
by andrew | Dec 30, 2024 | Features, News
Welcome to the latest edition of Retro Handhelds Weekly. This week saw a bunch of news in both 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 jalanimal | Dec 30, 2024 | Features
I have enjoyed putting together our What We’re Playing series this year. The year is finally wrapping up and it has been a solid one not just for handhelds, but for games as well. I compiled a list of some of us at RH’s favorite games we played this year.... 
by Dan W | Dec 28, 2024 | Features
In 2023 I admitted I had “a problem” with purchasing too many retro handhelds. In response, I decided to spend a year going “cold turkey” and not spending any money on devices. This is an account of how my year went and what I learned. The Sickness One of my first... 
by Ban | Dec 26, 2024 | Features, Reviews
When it comes to keyboards, there’s a lot of personal preference. What size do you want? What about the switches? Do you need wireless or just something to plug in and go? As someone who has fallen down the keyboard rabbit hole a few times, I know that the endless... 
by Shawn Wilkins | Dec 25, 2024 | Features
Let’s set the scene. It’s Christmas morning, you’ve opened your gifts and one of them is a new handheld. You’re beyond excited to play some games you remember from your childhood, but you also want something new. You want something that’s familiar, but maybe...