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GammaOS Core Releases First Beta for RK3566 Handhelds
GammaOS, an Android custom firmware for retro handhelds, has released its first beta for devices using the RK3566. This includes the following devices: Powkiddy RGB30 Powkiddy RGB20SX Powkiddy RGB10Max 3 Anbernic RG503 Anbernic RG353M Anbernic RG Arc-D Anbernic RG...
Using a Game Boy DMG in 2024
I love the Game Boy. I grew up with the Game Boy Color and I have so much nostalgia for those games. Those sprites from that era just do something for me. I just missed the cutoff for having the good ole' DMG though. I decided this year that if I saw a beaten-up one,...
TrimUI Announces the TrimUI Brick
The company behind the TrimUI Smart Pro has revealed its next handheld, the TrimUI Brick. The Brick visually looks to borrow a lot of its design and influence from the Analogue Pocket but with some noticeable contrasts. Where the Analogue Pocket would be left empty,...
Anbernic RG40XXV Review: So Much to Love
While I agree with many who feel a bit fatigued with the number of handhelds being released, I have to commend Anbernic. Despite being the source of much of that fatigue, the company is doing something completely different, as evidenced by the RG40XXV. Instead of...
RH Games: What We’re Playing This Week
Welcome back to another What We're Playing This Week. This is another jam-packed article with a ton of games and handhelds! If you want to be featured in an article in the future, fill out this form here. Jalanimal: Tinykin Played on: Steam Deck OLED I love RPGs and I...
How To Backup Cartridge Saves on an Analogue Pocket
One of the best-unmarketed features of the Analogue Pocket is that it can back up save files from cartridges. You don't need any additional hardware, nor do you have to do anything all too involved, it's simply a feature of the Pocket that is unmarketed, unadvertised,...
Retro Handhelds Deals of the Week
Are you tired of searching for the best deals on retro handhelds? Well, you've come to the right place. We'll be rounding up a few of our favorite deals every week, and today, we hope your wallets are ready. AliExpress Fall Savings Event The only thing that...
ZPG A1 Unicorn: An Unhinged Take
“The more I learn about Retro Handhelds, the less I know about myself” - Lao Tzu, probably What's good fellow Sonic Adventure 2: Battle!: Chao Garden enjoyers? Our supreme leader Stubbs has granted me much-needed internet access to the locked room in his basement. And...
OBSBot Meet 2: A Quick Look
When the world moved into a “work from home” style of life, a lot of people needed something to help fulfill their constant meetings throughout the day. You know. Those where half the time they aren’t even listening and are just scrolling their phones because the...
Retro Revival: Analogue Pocket GBC Colors Edition Announced
There is no shortage of dye at the Analogue offices. The company has announced yet another limited edition set of colors for the Analogue Pocket and update 2.3 of their Analogue OS. Since its release, Analogue has been pushing updates for the Pocket every few months...
It’s Real! Sony Finally Reveals the PS5 Pro
Today, about an hour ago, PlayStation lead hardware wizard Mark Cerny finally divulged to the public Sony's worst-kept secret of this generation (so far), stretching back before even the release of the PlayStation 5: The enigmatic Playstation 5 Pro. It boasts...
CRKD Neo S Review: Hitting the Mark
Hot off their success with the Nitro Deck, CRKD is back with a new collection of controller offerings. The Neo S POPeArt series was released in April 2024 and hopes to stand out from the pack with their unique design in the modern space, and a variety of art designs...
Retro Handhelds Weekly: Retroid Pocket 5, Cemu for Android, and Much More!
Welcome to the latest edition of Retro Handhelds Weekly. This week saw a bunch of news in both 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,...
Using the ROG Ally X as a PC
I have never had a PC in my adult age. We had one when I was a kid that I would play Putt-Putt on, but I never got into it much beyond that. I had a Macbook in college and gaming in 2010 on that was not really an option. When I got the Steam Deck, that was the closest...
ZPG A1 Unicorn Review: So Clicky, So Good
Ever since the RGB30 hit the scene, there's been a random smattering of 1:1 handhelds arriving. The latest of which is the ZPG A1 Unicorn, a retro handheld that we first saw late last year. However, after the Unicorn landed earlier this year, it might have just become...
RetroArch Setup Guide for iOS Devices
Greetings friends and fellow enthusiasts! This is Mikhailov from Team Retrogue, where we like retro games and the devices that bring them to us. RetroArch became available on iOS devices through the Apple App Store in May of this year, making emulation without...
Helegaly K56 & K560 Revealed With Familiar Design
Helegaly, makers of the K36, have revealed the K560. And it may bear heavy similarities to a device once rumored to be in production by an entirely different company. Earlier this year, an image leaked of what was rumored to be the Powkiddy K56. Helegaly has shared...
8BitDo Retro Mechanical Keyboard Review: This is the One
Normally when we go into retro gaming we think of our handhelds, maybe our Sega Genesis or the Nintendo 64 controller everyone loved to use. But unless you’re a MS-DOS nerd you might not have thought about the keyboard you use for retro gaming. When 8Bitdo released...
Acer Enters the Handheld Market With the Nitro Blaze 7
One of the big questions surrounding x86 handhelds was whether other big players would join the mix. Valve kicked things off with the Steam Deck, with ASUS and Lenovo following suit. Then, MSI joined the fray with the Claw, and now Acer is getting involved as the...
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Anbernic RG406V: A Worthy Successor to the RG405V? [UPDATE]
Well, it looks like Anbernic is getting back to a crazy release schedule, as the RG40XXV was just released and another handheld is on the way. Now, the Anbernic RG406V has been revealed, bringing about the long-anticipated successor to the RG405V....
Another Surprise! Retroid Pocket 5 Wants To ‘Broaden Your Horizons’ (UPDATE)
After being pretty quiet for the majority of the year, Retroid is turning up the heat as August comes to a close. A week after teasing and announcing the Pocket Mini, the Retroid Pocket 5 is now being shown off. Across social media, the official Retroid accounts...
Surprise! The Retroid Pocket Mini Was Just Shown Off (UPDATE!)
We weren't sure if the rumors were real, but it turns out that Retroid did have something new to announce. A couple of days after Bilibili screenshots surfaced suggesting a teaser was on the way, it's officially arrived as the Retroid Pocket Mini makes its debut on...
Retro Handhelds Weekly: Retroid Pocket 5, MagicX Processor Saga, and Much More!
Welcome to the latest edition of Retro Handhelds Weekly. This week saw a bunch of news in both 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,...
Get Ready! The Powkiddy RGB10X is Just Around the Corner!
As the year has rolled on, we've seen the retro handheld space explode with a bunch of great options. However, Powkiddy has opted for a unique approach, releasing devices at what feels like a snail's pace. It's been a couple of months since the V10 was announced, and...
5 Games With Jobs to Play on Labor Day
Labor Day is a holiday in the USA that celebrates the economic achievements of workers. I thought it could be fun to discuss some retro games that have gameplay of you doing jobs in it. There are so many great options, so join me while I highlight 5 of my favorites....
GotX: Serene September Games Announced!
Greetings friends and fellow enthusiasts! This is Mikhailov from Team Retrogue. With the dawn of a new month comes new games for GotX. This month, the pleasure of delivering the news of this month's games falls to me. The theme is Serene September. The weather is...
MagicX XU Mini M Isn’t Using the RK3562 After All
For the better part of the past month, many of us have been infatuated with a retro handheld that offered a new experience. Now, the MagicX XU Mini M is making headlines for a completely different reason, and it's not a good one. Recently, sleuths on the Retro...
Pokemon Unbound: The Very Best ROM hack
Pokémon Unbound is regarded as one of the best ROM hacks currently available for the entire Pokemon franchise. It has a new original story, new region, custom assets, redesigned UX, and a ton of other quality-of-life features that set it apart from all of its peers....
How to Change Boot Video on Steam Deck
Despite our primary focus being on retro handhelds from the likes of Anbernic, Miyoo, and others, there's no denying that the Steam Deck holds a special place in our hearts. This is simply because it really offers the best "all-in-one" solution for gaming on the go....
Mikhailov & Nefarious Go to Retro World Expo
Greetings friends and fellow enthusiasts! This is Mikhailov from Team Retrogue, where we like retro games and the devices that bring them to us. This past weekend, my friend Nefarious Ways and I put down our emulation devices and went for the real deal. We embraced...