by andrew | Nov 20, 2025 | News
It’s been about a month or so since AYN Thor pre-orders began arriving on doorsteps. Since then, the community has found a bunch of annoyances and various software features that were simply broken. Announced earlier tonight, an OTA update is rolling out that is...
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by Joe White | Nov 17, 2025 | News
UPDATE 11/18: AYN clarified some aspects of the hinges design to try and dispel some worry: There’s a joint line built into the hinge at the point where everyone is experiencing separation. Joint lines happen as a result of the molding process and is normal. AYN...
by Jim Gray | Nov 17, 2025 | News
A new open-source console hardware project dubbed the GameTank, designed by Clydeware, is preparing for launch. The GameTank is a totally new platform, with its own game library and authentically restrictive hardware. Unlike most retro consoles that rely on emulation...
by andrew | Nov 16, 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 Jim Gray | Nov 16, 2025 | News
The second annual game jam hosted by Orc Face Games, Dream Disc ’25, opens at the start of next month and closes at the end of next February. This jam allows game developers, tool creators, and hardware builders to develop projects that utilize the Sega...
by Jim Gray | Nov 16, 2025 | News
Two new card decks will be released for use with the Barcode Battler, a mega-obscure handheld console released in 1990. According to an interview with Time Extension, the project is being led by industry veteran Keith Webb and longtime hardware archivist Tony Black of...
