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5 Retro Games to Play on Earth Day
Happy Earth Day! Today is all about enjoying Mother Earth in all of her glory. Why not play some great retro games that fit the spirit of the holiday as well?
V90 Miyoo CFW: You’ve Got a Perfectly Good Clamshell at Home
If you've followed the news in the retro handhelds scene at all this year, you know that 2024 has been deemed "Year of the Clamshell" by many, including us. Before we dive all in on the upcoming Miyoo Flip or Anbernic RG35XX SP, we should take a moment to appreciate...
Is the PS Vita Worth it in 2024?
Sony released the PS Vita in 2011 for $249 USD. It had 2 analog sticks, an OLED screen, a great D-Pad, and a back touchpad, and the graphics for a handheld were amazing for the time of release. Sony didn’t do a great job supporting the Vita during its lifecycle....
The Best Retro Handheld Is the One You Already Have
Are you surrounded by a bunch of gaming handhelds, while wondering when the next one will arrive? It might be time to just sit back and enjoy what you have.
How to Play Games on Delta for iPhone
Are you just getting into playing retro games with the Delta game emulator for iPhone? Here’s a complete guide on how to make the most out of the best emulator.
Great Gaming Gifts for Gaming Parents
First, the pregnancy test came back positive, marking the beginning of a new journey. Then, 8 months flew by, followed by anticipation and preparations, and now you have a little one arriving anytime. As I navigate this exciting phase of life, I realize there are many...
ArkOS R3XS: A Firmware for the Frugal
Simply put, budget emulation handhelds used to suck - A lot. Just a few short years ago, e-waste ruled the space, and more capable devices came with a hefty price increase. The tech internals continue to strive forward, but sometimes it's nice to pause and realize...
The Largest Pinball Arcade in Indiana
People say there isn't a lot to do in Indiana. Even the theme park, Indiana Beach, uses the tagline "There is more in Indiana than corn!" to advertise its attractions. I'm not one of those people though. I am a Hoosier that loves this state for all of its weird...
Best Way to Play: Ocarina of Time
It’s one of the best-known games of all time. But in 2024, we have all sorts of ways to play The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time – which should you pick?
iGBA: The First Apple Retro Emulator
Earlier this month, Apple shocked the world by allowing emulators to be available through the App Store. Before this, it was tricky to get any emulation working on an iPhone or iPad and return made emulation on Android much more appealing. With that, we now have a...
OLED in a Game Boy Color? Yes Please
What are you supposed to do when you have a bunch of retro handhelds and don't really find the need to pick up a new one? Admittedly, I'm eyeing up the GKD Pixel, even though I already have a Miyoo Mini v4. But that's not the point. Instead, I set my sights on trying...
Odin 2 Gets Even Better With These Apps
There’s no denying that the Odin 2 is one of the best retro handhelds. These are the best Odin 2 apps that turn the overall experience up to 11.
8 Pico-8 Games Worth Playing
When you pick up a retro handheld, usually you’re looking to play something oldish. Maybe you’re playing F-Zero on the SNES, or maybe some licensed game that’s actually good. But regardless, something 7 years old, or older. Unless you’re emulating consoles, that are...
Upgrade Your Odin 2 With These Sticks
These community sticks are meant to be adaptable to many different player styles, sizes, and gameplay experiences. When you have a device this capable, though, sometimes you want the right tool for the job.
5 More Retro Licensed Games That are Good
Licensed games used to be a staple to many gaming homes in the earlier days of gaming. I was a huge fan of licensed games as a kid as sometimes those were the only games to get, but are any of them actually good? I have a list of 5 more licensed games to check out! If...
How to Turn Your Steam Deck into a Wii
I never had a Wii before. Sadly missing the craze of it as I switched over to the Xbox side and played NCAA Football and Call of Duty with my friends. You can read more about my gaming past here if you want. I decided to buy a Wii to mod in 2020. I played it just a...
How to Add Android Apps to ES-DE
A small, community-made app allows you to add your Android apps to EmulationStation! This article will walk you through the process.
3D Printing and Your Handhelds
There’s a seemingly endless stream of things you can do with your handhelds. You can set them up, you can swap out their buttons, add RGB LEDs, or even remove their sticks. I mean, you could also play your handhelds, but does anyone really do that? But what about...
Save Me! I Can’t Stop Playing Balatro
You would think that someone who writes for a gaming handheld website would have a diverse library of games. Unfortunately, that's not the case when it comes to my gaming habits. It's only gotten worse over the past six months, and I don't know if anything can save me...
Anbernic RG280M: My First Retro Handheld
Everyone’s journey with retro handhelds begins somewhere different. Nick takes us on a trip down memory lane with the Anbernic RG280M and how it still holds up.
GotX: Over Time April Games Announced!
March is over and it is now April. Do you know what that means? Yes, more GotM games and even a new RPGotQ game as well. The theme voted on by the Champions Lounge was Over Time April where games must show the passing of time. Here are the games you can play through...
Fisher-Price’s BEST Game Devices for Littles
AYN, Valve, Retroid, Fisher-Price. What do all of those names have in common? They all make amazing gaming devices! Maybe you are looking for something for the kids to play on or maybe you are looking for the next perfect device for yourself. Join me as I highlight...
Rabbit’s Delight: Easter Eggs in Video Games
Easter eggs in games serve as a fun way to reward players for exploration and experimentation outside the normal storyline or intended structure of the game. Let’s take a moment this Easter to look back on some fun examples that you can spend a lazy Sunday exploring on your own retro handhelds.
Growing up with the Gameboy Advance SP
It’s fun to try out and see the different handhelds that are released, but Joe gives us a retrospective look at his “most important handheld”, the Gameboy Advance SP.
A Head-to-Head Widescreen 3566 Comparison
What do the RGB30, RG353P, RK2023, and GKD Mini Plus have in common? Yeah, that’s right, they’re all 3566 devices. But you know what else they have in common? They all use smaller 3.5” or 4” displays in the case of the RGB30. Now if you want more screen, that means...
10 Great RPGs That Never Came West
One of the greatest parts of emulation and retro handhelds is playing English-patched games that never had an official translation. RPGs are my favorite genre of games and these seem to be some of the most popular English translations. There was a time when Japan...
Keep Calm and Emulate On
As an observer of emulation’s trials and triumphs, I find solace in the patterns of history.
5 Games Similar to Paper Mario
Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door remake releases on the Nintendo Switch on May 23rd. Let’s look at some other games like Paper Mario in this new series!
ARM Handhelds – Where Do We Go From Here?
ARM powers most of the handheld market right now – but in both software and hardware, it’s starting to stagnate. Where do we go from here? Let’s discuss!
Joe’s “Missed the Spring Sale” Steam Picks
Oops, overslept Prepared by Joe Wussgood fellow Half-Life 3 Copium huffers, I’m writing a better article right now but having trouble with ED (Editorial Dysfunction). I’m also buying a bunch of games on Steam for no reason. So I wrote this article in hopes I can write...