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GameMT E6 Plus First Look: The Good, Bad, & Ugly
Greetings friends and fellow enthusiasts! This is Mikhailov from Team Retrogue, where we like retro games and the devices that bring them to us. In the last article, we looked at the Ayaneo Flip DS, aka the "Hand Warmer." This week, it's time to take a first look at...
Steam Summer Sale MADNESS
It will be a sad day indeed when Santa Gaben closes the doors of Steam for good, reaching deep into our souls and grabbing our heartstrings until we cry out “I WILL NEVER SURRENDER TO GOG” until finally succumbing to the dark reality that you are now over 40 years old...
Anbernic RG Cube Review: Is This the 1(by 1)?
Coming into the second half of the year, I’d say the release schedule of Anbernic has been; high-paced and H700-based. Continuing their pattern of “one handheld a month or so” we’ve seen 5 H700 handhelds, and 1 using the T820. At least until now. For the next 3 weeks,...
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Nearly-complete Anbernic RG40XX Leaks [UPDATED]
A new unannounced upcoming Anbernic device has leaked via the Shanghai-based video-sharing website, BiliBili, and shared via Reddit. From the video shared, the device will sport the same H700 as the similarly named RG35XX. Following Anbernic’s typical naming scheme,...
Controller Showdown 2: Switch Bootlegoo
Welcome to the second week of Cheap Controller Showdown. In this continuing series, I attempt to find and go through all the various cheap controllers that have made their way into my home over the years. Some are great and some are garbage, but hopefully, we can...
TV Sitcom Games: Are They Good?
In the past I have written about whether licensed games are good (here and here), but what about TV sitcoms? Are there any good TV sitcom video games? I decided to look into the subject and didn't find too many, but I did get a wide variety of genres. Home...
Retro Handhelds Weekly: Anbernic RG40XX, muOS Beans, and Much More
Welcome to the first installment of Retro Handhelds Weekly! This is our first edition as we're trying out different ways to keep everyone informed when it comes to the world of retro handhelds. Each week, we'll take you through stories that made it to the front page...
muOS Setup Guide for Anbernic Handhelds
While it's definitely possible to buy a new handheld, load up some games, and start playing, you might run into a few issues here and there. Some companies seem to be committed to introduce new features and updates for the custom firmware, but there are still dragons...
From the Abyss: Ban’s Bins 1
I have a problem. I’ve said it before I’ll say it again; I buy too many handhelds. Unfortunately, this isn’t something I can through into a Space Saver bag and suck all the air out to save space. So I have a lot of space taken up by these. There’s another problem. I...
Animal Well: Better Than Well; It’s Great
Animal Well is the first game published by Video Game Dunkey's company, Bigmode. It is advertised as being a mix between Halo 2 and Halo 3 by Dunkey himself. The game is developed by just one genius, Billy Basso. I heard the hype of Animal Well and it sounded...
Cassia Development Canned
The Android emulation scene has had a rough year. With Switch emulation on the back-burner and Vita emulation making steady but slow progress, the last truly exciting frontier is Windows emulation - but that, too, has taken a blow. Last night, the head developer...
This Mod Saved My Powkiddy RGB20SX
This post has been a long time coming. I pre-ordered the RGB20SX back when it was first announced and managed to spend a little bit of time with it. Since then, there's been an onslaught of new devices that have held me back from talking about it more. Before you run...
HOTM June: Clamshell Month!
Last month, the Odin 2 was our Handheld of the Month winner, but with the summer incoming, we couldn’t let just one handheld win for June. That’s why we’ve brought the beach party to the handheld scene, and June Handheld of the Month winners are the clamshells! From...
Cheap Controller Showdown Part 1: The Dregs
In this continuing series, I hope to give you a brief overview of my experiences with various 3rd party controller options to allow you the reader to decide what options, if any, might be a fit for you.
Unique Ways to Enjoy Your Ayaneo Flip DS
Greetings friends and fellow enthusiasts! This is Mikhailov from Team Retrogue, where we like retro games and the devices that bring them to us. Last article, we looked at a tablet called the Lenovo Legion Y700. This time, with Retro Handhelds celebrating Clamshell...
Anbernic RG Cube: First Impressions
We have hardly had any time to process the release of the Anbernic RG35XX SP and they are already back with a new release, the RG Cube. At first, I was very skeptical of this release, but as the release got closer and closer, I got more excited. Will it live up to my...
Steam Deck OLED: Fix Your Stick Drift
“God, I love Magnets!” - Jesse Pinkman Prepared by Joe What’s good gamers? I bet you're currently spamming “ASUS? more like A-SUS” on ASUS Ally X reviews or reasoning with the demons in your head over whether or not to buy the RG Cube. But if you’re like me, I play...
ModRetro Chromatic: A New FPGA Game Boy
Palmer Luckey is only 31 years old. He was a co-founder of Oculus and then transitioned to making drones for the US with his new company, Anduril Industries. What is the next logical career move? Making the most perfect Game Boy clone of course. Meet the ModRetro...
MSI’s Next Gaming Handheld Is Coming Soon
It's been just about three months since the MSI Claw A1M made its way to the masses. However, that's not stopping MSI from announcing its successor, dubbed the MSI Claw 8 AI+. This upcoming Windows handheld made its debut during Computex 2024, as it's the first to be...
The Form Factor For Me: Game Boy Advance
Form factors for your handhelds are an incredibly important thing. Do you want it to be micro, do you want it to be big chunky, and heavy, or do you just want it to be that candy bar comfy shape? If you’re only going to have one or two handhelds, this is an important...
Anbernic Making Moves with the RG Cube
Anbernic is on a hot seat now and releasing products faster than our wallet can handle. Coming off the heels of their popular GBA SP clone, the RG35XX SP, they are back with the RG Cube. Will it be something worth picking up? Let's break down the official promo video...
Forgotten 90s Summer Movie Blockbuster Tie-Ins
You may have read in the news recently how 2024 has had a slow start for the traditional summer blockbuster movie season. The studio can no longer guarantee its usual summer returns on marketable faces. There are a whole host of reasons for this shift in the...
Retro Handhelds: Form Factor Matters
I like it when retro handhelds have a fun form factor and that usually involves them cloning a preexisting controller or console. The countless handheld PCs and handhelds that look like a Nintendo Switch can get boring, so I always praise when there is something new...
The ASUS ROG Ally X Checks All The Boxes
The ASUS ROG Ally X has officially been unveiled, as it debuted in a livestream during Computex in Taipei. It’s been almost a month since the Ally X was first teased in an effort to get people excited. While ASUS accomplished that goal, it also opened the floodgates...
GotM: Do Your Job June Games Announced!
Summer is getting ready to start and it is time to start your summer job as well! The theme for GotM this month is Do Your Job June. The games nominated have to have the character doing a job. If you want to know more about our GotX program and how to participate,...
R40S First Impressions: Uhh What?
First of all, I'd like to say that I blame Ban for what you're about to read. If it weren't for him, I would've never tried to be amongst the first to get the Game Console R40S, and you'll quickly understand why. It wasn't until after I had already bought the R40S...
How to Play Majora’s Mask on Android, Steam Deck, and Windows
There are some games that immediately invoke a sense of nostalgia as soon as you hear the name. The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time is one, as is Majora's Mask, two incredible games from the Nintendo 64. While it's easy to play either of these with an emulator,...
RG28XX, Miyoo A30, vs. Mini V4: A 2.8-inch Shootout
When it comes to looking for a portable handheld you’ve really had a couple of category options. The ever-popular 3.5” scene, with your 350Ms or your RGB20 or if you’re really feeling it your Retroid Pocket 2+. Outside of that, it was always really small devices....
RG35XX SP Shell Shock: Modding Guide
The new Anbernic RG35XXSP has finally arrived. The year of the clamshell emulator is upon us and this first release is a doozy. A love letter to the GBA SP expertly recreated with a whole host of quality-of-life improvements over the hardware that inspired its...
Knulli on TrimUI Smart Pro: Setup Guide
When it launched, the TrimUI Smart Pro was an intriguing device, offering a bit of competition to Retroid's Pocket 3. However, the biggest difference is that the Smart Pro runs on a custom Linux interface as opposed to Android. Unfortunately, the "stock" interface...