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Radical Retrospective: Sega’s Lost Tony Hawk Precursor
Sega’s 1997 arcade game ‘Top Skater’ revived skateboarding games by focusing on tricks over racing, directly inspiring classics like Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater.
Retro Handhelds Weekly: MagicX, XU Retro, KNULLI, EmuReady, and Much More!
MagicX upgrades, KNULLI II firmware, and big emulator news, discover what’s shaking in retro handhelds this week, plus reviews and the best deals.
RH Picks: The Best Retro Handhelds So Far in 2025
The RH team discusses their picks for the best retro handhelds of 2025 so far. Find out what made the cut, and what didn’t, across an array of categories.
Sharge Disk Review: Building a Portable Retro Library
Moving game files can be a tedious part of retro gaming, so I wanted to build a portable retro game library using an external SSD enclosure.
Still Playing the Wii in 2025? Here’s How to Make It Look Amazing
Unlock the best picture quality from your Nintendo Wii. This guide covers easy, no-mod solutions and advanced homebrew tweaks to get a sharp 480p image on modern TVs.
Retroidspectives: Retroid Pocket 2 and Pocket 2 Plus
In 2021 we were seeing the first wave of 3326 handhelds, but Retroid chose to go for Android instead. The RP2 was great for the time, but what about now?
Radical Retrospective: 720º & The Dawn of Skateboarding Games
In the first “Radical Retrospective”, we talk Atari’s groundbreaking 1986 arcade hit ‘720º’, the first skateboarding game.
Retro Handhelds Weekly: Retroid, Odin 2 Refurbs, XU Retro, Dual-Screen Android and Much More
Stay up to date with the latest retro handheld news, firmware updates, emulator releases, deals, and in-depth reviews from the Retro Handhelds team.
Anbernic RG477M First Impressions: A Chonky Beast
The Anbernic RG477M impresses with a beautiful display, solid performance, and a surprisingly comfortable design. Here are our first impressions of this new handheld.
Game Store Rentals: N64 Edition
Video store rentals were a fun way to play games growing up, and the N64 had a lot of B-List offerings that still offered up a great amount of fun.
GameCube Image Quality: Getting The Best From Native Hardware
Joe shares how to transform your Nintendo GameCube’s outdated analog signal into crisp 480p with GCVideo, HDMI mods, component cables, and the MClassic upscaler.
Guide: How to Install Elder Scrolls III: Morrowind with PortMaster
Morrowind is now available on PortMaster! We’ll walk you through the simple setup process to get this classic RPG running on your compatible handheld device.
Fantech Revolver III Review: Hitting the Mark?
Discover if the $25 Fantech Revolver III controller is the right budget pick for PlayStation fans, with hall-effect sticks, broad compatibility, and thoughtful extras, but a few drawbacks.
I Got Burned by Retroid, Then They Made My Favorite Handheld
Nick covers his own history with Retroid and talks about why the Pocket Flip 2 brought him back to the Retroid fold for the first time since the original Pocket 3.
Microsoft Surface Duo: Still a Dual-Screen Dream
Even with the impending release of the Retroid Dual Screen Add-on, the Microsoft Surface Duo is still a great dual-screen gaming device for Nintendo DS and 3DS.
Retro Handhelds Weekly: Anbernic RG477M, AYANEO, Retroid, and Much More
Stay ahead in the retro handheld scene with this week’s top stories: Anbernic RG477M, AYANEO’s Roadmap, Retroid Problems, emulator updates, software news, and so much more.
GotX Gets a Little Weird with Abnormal August
Retro Handhelds’ GotX mixes retro gaming, community voting, and real-life rewards. But with Abnormal August upon us, it’s getting weird.
Figuring Out Ozzy’s Game Addiction
Heavy metal legend Ozzy Osbourne may not have been a gamer, but a 2009 quote reveals a hilarious mystery about his favorite game. We may have finally solved it.
INNOCN 25G2S Gaming Monitor Review: Good, Cheap, Worth It?
Is the INNOCN 25G2S Gaming Monitor worth it? We review its 24.5-inch 1440p IPS panel, 240Hz, and gaming features to see if it’s the ultimate budget monitor.
Game Console R36T Review
Nick reviews the new Game Console R36T. Is this ode to the console CRTs of forgotten living rooms enough to stand out from the rest of the clone pack?
Five Classic Arcade Brawlers You Might Have Missed
Beat ’em ups are still kicking (and punching), and here are five lesser-known but delightful games that are well suited to retro handhelds.
Retro Handhelds Weekly: Anbernic RG477M, AYANEO Pocket DS, Eden for Switch, GameFusion, and Much More
Stay ahead in the retro handheld scene with this week’s top stories: RG477M, AYANEO Pocket DS, Eden for Switch, GameFusion, emulator updates, software news, and so much more.
Five Android Games Worth Playing (July 26)
From roguelikes to chill story games, here are 5 Android games worth playing in 2025, including AK-Xolotl, Wreckfest, Donut County, and more.
An Un(hinged) Review the Miyoo Flip V2 After 5 Months
Is the Miyoo Flip V2 as bad as the internet says? Joe gives us his take after 5 months, exploring its hinge issues, stock OS, and why it might just be the clamshell you’ll love.
GameSir Nova Lite 2 Review: Cheaper but Better?
GameSir Nova Lite 2 review: Is this $30 budget controller the best in 2025? We cover its Hall effect sticks, build quality, and value.
OneXSugar Officially Launches, and It Sure is Something
Flex, flip & play: the OneXSugar dual‑screen Android 14 handheld packs Snapdragon G3 Gen3, 16GB RAM, 512GB storage & Wi‑Fi 7.
LineageOS Brings Android to the R36S and R36H
LineageOS is now running on the Game Console R36 lineup, bringing Android to these budget-friendly handhelds. Find out what works, what doesn’t, and why this early build is exciting for the community.
Retroid Pocket Flip 2: A Few Months Later
I have had the Retroid Pocket Flip 2 for a bit now and decided that I like it enough to keep and write my thoughts about it. Here’s what I think about it after a few months.
Retro Handhelds Weekly: Anbernic RG477M, OneXSugar 1, RomM 4.0, and Much More!
Stay ahead in the retro handheld scene with this week’s top stories: Anbernic, OneXSugar, ES-DE, emulator updates, software news, and so much more.
MagicX Zero 40 First Impressions: Weird but Good
The MagicX Zero 40 is a unique handheld with a vertical screen built for DS and TATE mode. Read Ban’s impressions on its ergonomics, display quality, and overall value at $75.