by andrew | Jan 5, 2026 | 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 Ban | Jan 5, 2026 | News
Do you remember the AYN Thor Lite? Seems like AYN finally does. Despite being initially listed for pre-order with the rest of the AYN Thor models, the Thor Lite had been placed as out of stock for the last few months, but that seemingly changes now as we approach the...
by Jim Gray | Jan 5, 2026 | News
Gorf is one of those arcade games that feels just sort of off, with its chunky sprites, chopped‑up speech, and a grab bag of inspirations that would probably be considered plagiarism today. It launched in 1981 as a five‑stage shooter riffing on Space Invaders and...
by kalkeg | Jan 5, 2026 | News
AYANEO has announced a release date of January 6, 2026 for their upcoming Mini PC AM03. What’s notable about this release is that AYANEO is directing consumers to order the device from their website, as opposed to their usual practice of placing devices on...
by Jim Gray | Jan 5, 2026 | News
Back when every toy, movie, and half-remembered mascot had a cart on the shelf, it is sort of surprising the massively popular Bop-It never made it to a cartridge. Maybe it was because the Bop-It was already relatively portable. Maybe it was because translating such a...
by Jim Gray | Jan 5, 2026 | News
Kex is the kind of homebrew that feels like it always should have existed on the PC Engine. It is a brand‑new, totally free marble board game for NEC’s underrated 8‑bit console, from developers Newsdee and VodSound. The pitch is simple: you and your opponent each...
