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An In-Depth Android Handheld Setup Guide
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 this article, we're diving into the world of Android Handhelds. There are so many great handhelds that run Android as a...
Retro Handheld Valentine’s Day Cards
Valentine's Day is coming tomorrow whether you like it or not. Do you have a gaming partner that you forgot to buy for? Well, don't you worry! We here at Retro Handhelds have you covered with some Valentine's cards that are sure to spark some true (legally backed-up)...
WTF Do I Play On This Thing: The RGB30
If you're anything like me, part of the handheld hobby addiction is receiving the new device in the mail, and not diving into playing it and enjoying games, but rather optimizing the experience from the hard work of users in the community. I love seeing updates about...
ROG Ally – Disassembly and Modding Guide
This Article was written and provided by community member Dan W. ROG Ally, Meet Sakura Retro Modding Earning My Modern Gaming Side Quest Like any good member of the RH community, I spend a large portion of my gaming time playing retro games, specifically the RH Games...
MinUI for RG35XX Plus and RG35XXH Guide
If you are like me, then when you get a new device you are instantly interested in what custom firmware is available that can make the experience even better than dealing with the stock firmware. The RG35XX Plus and RG35XX H are the newest installments from Anernic. I...
Steam Deck OLED Woes: Don’t Skip Steps
As soon as the Steam Deck was announced, I immediately jumped on the waiting list. At the time I wasn't sure whether it was really going to change how I played games, as I've primarily been a console gamer. It's done just that, and so much more. Now, I have more...
Nintendo Handhelds, But They are Subway Sandwiches And Also Pretty Unhinged- Part 1 (Apparently)
Huh. The world has been embraced in the bosom of Nintendo for over 100 years apparently (at one time…. Literally!) And more recently the past 50 years of the Nintendo we know today! That's right, 50 years. To this day. Actually probably not, and no I'm not looking it...
GotM February
It is now February, the month of love! Maybe we can find some new games for you to love in our February Game of the Month. The theme for this month was Follow Up February. Games that were up for voting had to be a direct sequel or the next game in a franchise of a...
Playnite on Windows Handhelds: Setup Guide
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 this article, I’m going to give a detailed, written tutorial on how to set up the Playnite frontend on your WIndows PC...
My First Retro Handheld: Jalanimal’s Gaming History
Our initial installment in a series that will introduce our writing team and how their love of gaming and retro handhelds blossomed into what it is today!
5 Homebrew Game Boy Games to Try Out!
Homebrew games are awesome. And having some that you can play for the classic DMG? Simply sublime. Let’s look at some of the best the scene has to offer!
TrimUI Smart Pro – An RP3 Replacement?
TrimUI went ahead and made a “pro” version of their tiny device, the Smart. Is it really professional? An RP3 competitor? Worthy of your time and cash-ola?
Anbernic Has New XX’s – A Ban’s Comparison
There are two new Anbernic devices that just came out. NO WAY! SHOCKER! Anyway, let’s break down the differences between the 35XXH and the 35XX+.
Retro Reboot: Tips for tackling your backlog of old games
We all have one, but nobody loves to admit it. That’s right, it’s time to be honest about that backlog of games. How can you conquer it? Here are some tricks!
De-make: 5 Interesting Video Game Recreations
Have you ever wanted a remake of a game but for an OLDER device than it was created for? That, my friends, is a de-make! Here are five of them to check out.
5 Non-Pokémon Romhacks
Pokemon romhacks get a lot of love, and for good reason. But there are plenty of other great romhacks out there! Let’s look at 5 unique ones to enjoy.
RH Game of the Year Awards 2023
Well, 2023 is over. Let’s look back on the Game of the Year awards and see what we can see. 2024, you have a lot to live up to!
GotX: What is It?
GotX, or Game of the Quarter, is a special section of RH that encourages participation, camaraderie, and exploration. Let’s discuss some details!
Game of the X: January 2024
Check out the Game of the Month info for January and see which titles we have on deck! Join us in playing some of these old gems as we ring in the new year.
10 PS2 Games Worth Playing in 2024
WOW the PS2 had a lot of games! Luckily, many of them were superb. Let’s take a look at ten games you should consider next time you’re wondering what to play!
Best RK3566 Handhelds of 2023: Ranked
A rundown of the best devices in 2023 that feature the RK3566 CPU. It may not be the strongest chip, but boy is it incredibly common! Join me for a Top 10.
10 SNES Games Everyone Should Play
The SNES is a special console in the hearts of many; it simply oozes nostalgia. Here are 10 games we think everyone should play on this beloved device!
RH Votes: Handheld of the Year 2023
2030 is coming to a close, and that means we simply MUST decide which retro handhelds ruled the year. Join us as we hand out fake awards to inanimate objects!
First Impressions with the 35XX Plus
So it looks like Anbernic wants to get in on the whole console refresh game. After all, the mainstream consoles have been doing it for ages. The Switch had a refresh, the Steam Deck just had a refresh, the Miyoo Mini got a refresh for its chipset but in a whole new...
Cyber Monday – RH Black Friday Part 3
Well, here we are my handheld family. The turkey leftovers are now sandwiches to take to work, the long weekend is past, and Black Friday is behind us. Or is it? Do you remember when Black Friday and Cyber Monday were two separate things? Like one was where you went...
Black Friday with RH – The Real Deal
Alrighty folks, dress rehearsal is over, time for the big day! Black Friday has arrived. If you missed Part 1 featuring pre-Black Friday sales check that out here where you can likely expect many of these items to remain on sale for proper Black Friday. With that...
Handful of Gratitude: Retro Handheld Love
A reminder to be thankful for the wonderful handhelds we have access to and to never forget your gaming roots. We are fortunate to have so many retro handhelds!
Pre-Black Friday with RH
Hello there my Retro Family, welcome on in to our home, we've got turkeys and mash, apple and pumpkin pies, and a whole table of Powkiddy V90s, help yourselves. That's right, it's late November, the time for family togetherness, unreasonable gluttony, and rampant...
Ocarina of Time Android Port: An Unhinged Tutorial
A team called the Ship of Harkinian has been hard at work de-compiling the code for Ocarina of Time, so you ungrateful peasants can play it natively on Android.
The RGB30: Who Is It For?
Quick insight into the RGB30 and what its niche is. Which systems thrive on it? Who is it for? Can it play Doom? Dive in an find out!