by Ban | Nov 26, 2025 | Features, Reviews
The TrimUI Brick came out just around a year ago. Allwinner A133P, 3.2-inch 1024x768p display, and a solid build quality that made it worth its price. The extra colors certainly help as well. Nearly a year later, “XU Retro” comes around swinging with this. The XU...
by Jim Gray | Nov 25, 2025 | Features, Reviews
You had one job, Anbernic: Modern Nintendo DS emulator. I expect a flaw or two from the RG DS; it is an Anbernic handheld after all. But to fail at its core function is exasperating. There was concern before launch, with most people understandably concerned about the...
by Ban | Nov 24, 2025 | Features, Reviews
2025 is truly the year of clamshell handhelds. From the Retroid Pocket Flip 2 and the RG34XX SP to the Miyoo Mini Flip, V90S, and AYANEO Pocket DS. However, I’m talking about none of those right now, and instead I’m pulling from another company, AYN. A company that’s...
by Nick | Nov 21, 2025 | Features, Reviews
Never one to be able to resist the call of a new Game Console starter handheld, the new R40XX was pretty much destined to make its way across my desk. This latest entry from everyone’s (me) favorite clone maker(s) comes with a larger 4″ screen and some...
by Ban | Nov 20, 2025 | Features, Reviews
When you think of a NAS, usually you’re thinking of a larger box running anywhere from two to, I don’t know, eight hard drives, sitting off on a shelf nearby. However, in recent years, there seems to be a push to change that mantra. With the addition of larger and...
by Ban | Nov 19, 2025 | Features, Reviews
The EasySMX X05 is one of my top picks for budget controllers of 2024. Just like a lot of controllers on that list, EasySMX joins the list of “improving the old for the new year” with the X05 Pro. The Pro model changes up a few, adds a few new features, and makes for...
