by andrew | Aug 18, 2025 | News
It’s been 74 years since we last heard AYANEO talk about the Pocket DS, but we can finally reset the counter. Earlier today, AYANEO CEO Arthur Zhang, hosted a livestream providing a recap of the original announcement, a showcase of some unannounced features, the... 
by andrew | Aug 17, 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 andrew | Aug 15, 2025 | News
A little over a week ago, the MagicX Retro 45 was announced, complete with pre-production images being revealed. Now, we’re learning more about another upcoming handheld as the “final color scheme for the MagicX One 35 has been confirmed, along with an... 
by Shawn Wilkins | Aug 14, 2025 | News
Anbernic has updated the firmware for all of its Unisoc T820 devices to add dual-screen support. Over the past year and change, Anbernic has released more devices than any other manufacturer by far. The company released a new device every month throughout 2024. In... 
by Shawn Wilkins | Aug 12, 2025 | News
Exclusively on our Discord, LUNA, a XU Retro news representative, has shared that there are major changes coming to two of the upcoming handhelds. XU Retro, a company closely associated with MagicX, has been slowly drip-feeding smaller handheld devices that fit into... 
by Shawn Wilkins | Aug 12, 2025 | News
The 8BitDo Pro 3 Bluetooth controller is now available for $69.99 from Amazon and the official 8BitDo website. The 8BitDo story is one of consistent success and triumph, despite the fledgling competition always remaining vigilant in adding new features, adopting...