Mangmi Air X Review: A Budget Banger

Mangmi Air X Review: A Budget Banger

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...
XU Retro XU20 V32 Review: Boring but Functional

XU Retro XU20 V32 Review: Boring but Functional

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...
Anbernic RG DS First Impressions

Anbernic RG DS First Impressions

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...
AYN Thor Review: Lightning in a Bottle?

AYN Thor Review: Lightning in a Bottle?

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...
Game Console R40XX Review: The Clone Wars Continue

Game Console R40XX Review: The Clone Wars Continue

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...