by Dan W | Jul 1, 2025 | Features, Game of the Month
“Everything is becoming Science Fiction,” JG Ballard once wrote. “Time is an illusion, and Lunchtime Doubly so,” Douglas Adams added. Proving them both right is GotX, which is back with a new collection of games this month, following a Sci-Fi theme. What is GotX GotX... 
by Nick | Jul 1, 2025 | Features
The squared aspect handheld is no longer an outlier. Everyone on the emulation block has thrown their hat in the ring, and for better or worse, I’ve managed to accrue a number of them along the way. Before starting, let it be known that I like playing these... 
by jalanimal | Jun 30, 2025 | Features, Reviews
When I saw the trailer for Ruffy and the Riverside, I was instantly intrigued. I love Paper Mario graphics, and combine that with the style of a N64 collectathon? I was sold. With the new Death Stranding and a ton of summer sales going on, let’s see if this indie game... 
by andrew | Jun 29, 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 Dan W | Jun 28, 2025 | Features, Guide
I recently bought a Retroid Pocket Mini v2. One of the main reasons behind my purchase was the availability of a Linux custom firmware, and that the custom firmware in question, ROCKNIX, had the best Xbox emulation available outside x86 devices. However, the path to... 
by jalanimal | Jun 27, 2025 | Features
In a world of increasingly powerful and expensive retro handhelds, MagicX is making a bold move in the opposite direction. The MagicX Zero 40 is an Android handheld priced at just $75, aiming to be the ideal budget device for DS emulation and shmups. Stubbs recently...