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The Nintendo DSi: An Appreciation Post
I am a child of the early 2010s, and as pretty much anybody alive at that time would know, everybody owned a DS. Your kids begged you for one, your classmates would sneak in a couple of minutes of Pokemon during class, and your teachers picked them off those...
Retro Gaming’s Hidden Headache: The Frustration of Organizing ROMs
So you just unboxed and set up a brand-new handheld. Probably something like the RG35XX+ or maybe you're waiting for the Anbernic RG556 to show up. Once you've finished arranging everything to your liking, you're ready to transfer ROMs to a microSD card. It seems like...
Practicality of Pocketable Portables
Retro Handhelds are great. One of the biggest selling points is how portable they are. I am always intrigued by that as a person who never takes them anywhere. I just play on the couch while watching tv. Sure, I have taken my Steam Deck to a hotel once or twice and...
Nintendo Handhelds As Subway Subs Pt. 2
by joe Salutations fellow New Nintendo 3DS XL Majora’s Mask Limited Edition Console enjoyers! Thank you to the 1 person who asked for part 2 of this... Thing, for without it Stubbs wouldn’t have thrown me another 100mbs of internet. Instead of using it to ask for...
Celeste 64: A Challenging New Perspective
Celeste is a great game. It was even a joke for a while that anytime someone asked for a hidden gem, it was always Celeste being suggested. Jokes aside, it is because it is one of the best indie games ever released. If you haven’t played it before, I highly suggest...
The Hot Dog Experience: Hyperkin Pixel Art LE Controller
The licensing partnership between pixel art and childhood convenience foods might be a bit of a stretch, but hey, who’s to argue what works.
(Un)Hinged: The Annoyingly Interesting and Dense World of “New” 3DS Screens
Therapy Time. By Joe Preface “So when did this all start?” February 15th, 2015. The North American release date of the Nintendo New 3DS. In The Beginning The New 3DS for me was Nintendo's most welcome and unnecessary upgrade to one of the greatest Handhelds of all...
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!