by andrew | Feb 16, 2025 | 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 Shawn Wilkins | Feb 14, 2025 | Features
Playing games with a loved one can be a challenging, but fun way to spend time together. Introducing your partner to games you love, or simply enjoying each other’s company while working towards a shared goal can create an invaluable bond. Even the frustration that... 
by Dan W | Feb 14, 2025 | Features
Just under a year ago, my RH colleague Ban wrote a handheld showdown article comparing the 3 devices that were, at the time, the pinnacle of micro handhelds: the Miyoo Mini, the Miyoo A30, and the Anbernic RG28XX. But that was then. Between the start of December 2024... 
by Ban | Feb 13, 2025 | Features, Reviews
2024 saw a surge in the amount of mini handhelds we were seeing on the scene. From the RG28XX to the Miyoo A30, and even something smaller like the GKD Pixel, if you were looking for a small handheld it seemed you had options. But one of my favorite options, despite... 
by Shawn Wilkins | Feb 12, 2025 | Features
MagicX has been a leading force in what some may call transparency, but what some others may call a string of bad luck. Today, the company is positioned to change that with a string of announcements made exclusively over in our Discord. MagicX had a turbulent 2024, to... 
by Nick | Feb 11, 2025 | Features
In the initial write-up for the CB408 back in October 2024, I concluded that the device felt good, and had a good deal of potential, but the stock OS was a disaster. Due to being a bit of a niche item in a very crowded landscape, the CB408 lacked immediate support....