by Ban | Dec 10, 2025 | Features, Reviews
The $50-$100 market range has always been an alluring one. A segment that could offer solid value per dollar in a device that doesn’t feel broken out of the box, minus some. For a while, we stared at PS1 and Rockchip RK3326 handhelds. Those dropped in price, and then...
by Nick | Dec 9, 2025 | Features, Reviews
Fresh off my review of the Game Console 40XXV, another clone has appeared in the mailbox. The constant flow of copycat clone devices flooding the emulation scene makes for troublesome writing. How much more can I possibly say about the RK3326 chipset at this point? Is...
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...