by andrew | Dec 21, 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 Nick | Dec 21, 2025 | Features, Shopping
It’s that special time of the year again. When your already stretched holiday wallet is screaming for relief, it happens. The Steam Sale is here once again to tempt us with deals to fill our already overstuffed libraries. If you’ve had your eye on a game,...
by andrew | Dec 21, 2025 | Features, Shopping
If you’re like me, then you probably thought you were finished with your holiday shopping, only to realize that you were actually waiting for a deal that never came. While you might be getting ready to go into panic mode, take a deep breath, as there’s...
by Nick | Dec 21, 2025 | Features, Reviews
I don’t know what started me down this dark path of clone handhelds, but they certainly fascinate me. I love the idea that enterprising little shops are throwing their hat in the ring. Making attempts to differentiate themselves just enough to stand out from the...
by Jim Gray | Dec 21, 2025 | Features
In 1983, right as the Japanese home console market was exploding with new hardware and new ideas, Casio decided it wanted a piece of the action. The Famicom had just launched, Sega was preparing the SG-1000, and NEC and Sharp were pushing home computers. The industry...
by Nick | Dec 20, 2025 | Features, Guide
The Mangmi Air X is a handheld that caught a lot of folks by surprise. I count myself as one of them. This is one powerful portable given that it sells for under $100 and can play games at a level of quality that eludes many other, more expensive devices. It’s...