by Ban | Dec 23, 2025 | Features, Reviews
X86 Handhelds have been getting expensive. The Legion Go 2 is over $1,000, the MSI Claw is pushing that price point too, and AYANEO is doing AYANEO things. Trying to see just how much money they can claw out of each of their 78 backers. Now, what I’m about to talk...
by Ban | Dec 22, 2025 | Features, Reviews
Controllers are getting pricey. At least for the full-sized options out there. I’ve covered everything from $20 to $250 and everything from bare bones to feature-packed. But the one thing I haven’t gotten into is tiny controllers. So while today, I’m taking a look at...
by Nick | Dec 21, 2025 | Features, Reviews
I don’t know what started me down this dark path of clone handhelds, but they certainly fascinate me. I love the idea that enterprising little shops are throwing their hat in the ring. Making attempts to differentiate themselves just enough to stand out from the...
by Nick | Dec 16, 2025 | Features, Reviews
I’m not sure where the current record stands for words written on the company (or more likely companies) that is/are AISLPC, but I have to at least be in the conversation at this point. Fresh off the somewhat surprising hit of the R36T – the makers are...
by Ban | Dec 13, 2025 | Features, Reviews
In the fall of 2023, AYN decided to make a comeback and rock the boat in the process. The Odin 2 was going to be one of the most powerful handhelds on the market, with a starting price of just $299. But if you wanted more storage or RAM, they still had options for...
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...