by Shawn Wilkins | May 6, 2025 | News
Backbone has officially launched the Backbone Pro, a major step forward for mobile gaming hardware that finally brings Bluetooth connectivity to the company’s well-known controller lineup. This marks the first time Backbone has offered a controller that works without... ![[UPDATE] Tariffs Turn a $220 Retroid Pocket Flip 2 Into a $600+ Investment](https://rh-handhelds-content.nyc3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com/2025/04/Retroid-Pocket-Flip-2-Horizon-Chase-Stubbs-1080x675.jpg)
by andrew | May 5, 2025 | News
UPDATE 5/5 1:55 PM: Right after we published this piece, we were informed that Retroid is encouraging customers who live in the US and DHL is requesting a fee, to “contact Retroid CS right away, so they can handle it with DHL.” With the first deadline now... 
by andrew | May 5, 2025 | News
When it was first announced that ROCKNIX and Batocera would be available with the Retroid Pocket 5 and Pocket Mini, we were floored. Usually, the ability to dual-boot operating systems is left to either a handful of Anbernic devices or x86 handhelds. However, there... 
by andrew | May 4, 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 Shawn Wilkins | May 2, 2025 | News
The MagicX Mini Zero 28 V2 is officially available for purchase. This updated version of the beloved mini handheld brings a handful of meaningful improvements while preserving everything that made the original a favorite in the retro gaming community. The V2 Zero 28... 
by Shawn Wilkins | Apr 29, 2025 | News
The Wii Homebrew Channel is no more after claims that the developer of one of its fundamental libraries uses stolen code. The Homebrew Channel is typically one of the first applications installed by users seeking to modify their Nintendo Wii system. It serves as a...