by andrew | Aug 24, 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 | Aug 22, 2025 | News
It’s coming. In an announcement on the official Xbox blog, Microsoft and ASUS detailed their new handheld collaborations, the ROG Xbox Ally and the more powerful ROG Xbox Ally X, on October 16th, 2025. These handhelds promise a seamless, console-like Xbox...
by Shawn Wilkins | Aug 22, 2025 | News
AYANEO sub-brand KONKR has revealed the price for its upcoming Pocket Fit. The device is the first showcase from the company after announcing the new KONKR branding for more “budget-friendly” options within retro handhelds. AYANEO has steadily released consoles over...
by andrew | Aug 22, 2025 | News
Well, all of this happened rather quickly, didn’t it? After drip-feeding bits and bobs about its first clamshell handheld all week, we now know that AYN Thor pre-orders will commence on Monday, August 25, at 9:30 pm ET. AYN Thor Pre-orders If you’ve...
by Shawn Wilkins | Aug 21, 2025 | News
XU Retro has revealed the final build design of the XU35 H50 and given concrete specs for the upcoming handheld. This news follows shortly after revealing the design and final specs for its smaller 4:3 brother, the XU35 H40. XU Retro, closely associated with MagicX,...
by Jim Gray | Aug 21, 2025 | News
XU Retro has officially unveiled its next budget device, the XU35 H40. The XU35 H40 follows the announcement of three other devices, including the $42 XU20 V32. XU Retro is launching the XU35 H40 in December for $90. The XU35 H40 will ship with a 960×720 display...
