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Building a Bazzite Streambox with the Blackview MP60
Nick tests the new Blackview MP60 Mini-PC with Intel N150 processor as a networked game streamer for handhelds. Is this your new Bazzite solution?
Powkiddy V20 Review: Familiar, Flawed, and Forgettable
The Powkiddy V20 is a $60 handheld that struggles to justify its place in 2025’s crowded retro gaming market. Is it worth your money? Let’s find out.
Retroid Pocket Flip 2 First Impressions: This One Sparks Joy
The Retroid Pocket Flip 2 is here! Stubbs breaks down design, ergonomics, display, and software in a detailed first look at the clamshell handheld.
Retro Handhelds Weekly: Nintendo Switch 2, Cheap Handhelds, Mods Galore, and Much More
Explore the latest retro handheld hardware, updates, and reviews. This week, Nintendo announced the Switch 2, tariffs might ruin cheap handhelds, and so much more.
Miyoo Flip Setup Guide
The Miyoo Flip hasn’t been the runaway success that we thought it would be, but it’s still a surprisingly capable clamshell retro handheld. And if you picked one up for yoursef, here’s a setup guide to help get you started.
Retroidspectives: The Retroid Pocket 1
Five years later, we look back at the Retroid Pocket 1 — its quirks, missed potential, and whether it’s still worth owning in the retro handheld world.
GotX: GotX Goes Into Space with Astro April
April’s GotX lineup is here: classic space adventures, strategic puzzles, and retro RPGs — handpicked by the Retro Handhelds community for all kinds of players.
Powkiddy RGB30 Setup Guide
Whether you’ve just picked one up or are looking for the best ways to optimize your device, check out our guide for the Powkiddy RGB30 and get your 1:1 game on.
Playing Disney’s Toontown in 2025: Does It Hold Up?
Disney made a masterclass MMORPG called Toontown. I played it so much as a child and now I am playing it on a handheld in 2025. Let’s see how this holds up.
Retro Handhelds Weekly: AYANEO, Abxylute, MagicX, Emulator Updates, and Much More
Explore the latest retro handheld hardware, updates, and reviews. There are a whole bunch of 4.5-inch handhelds on the way and even more emulator updates.
Fantech Shooter III Review: Retro Remade
Need a versatile controller for Switch, Android, or PC on a budget? The $25 Fantech Shooter III offers hall effect sticks, gyro, USB-C, and a cool retro design.
Powkiddy X35H First Impressions: A Resounding ‘Eh’
Powkiddy’s X35H is here — loud buttons, no Wi-Fi, and just enough charm to keep us curious. Is this $50 handheld worth your time?
Game Console RX6H Hands On: We All Have Our Limits
Nick test drives the new Game Console RX6H. Is this horizontal option a new budget-friendly champ, or an all-around disappointment?
What a New Retroid Pocket Mini Screen Means
A new screen is coming ot the Retroid Pocket Mini…but it’s the same screen? What does this all mean? Find out in this number-filled explainer.
SummerCart64: Is This the Perfect Flashcart?
The N64 Summer Cart makes playing your favorite N64 games, romhacks, and homebrew a possibility! Is it worth the $50 price tag though? Let’s find out.
Retro Handhelds Weekly: Retroid Pre-orders, Powkiddy RGB50, Azahar Finally Arrives, and Much More!
Explore the latest retro handheld hardware, software updates, and reviews. This week is jam-packed with Retroid, but a few other noteworthy things happened.
Five More Video Game Demakes You Need to Play
Demakes breathe new life into modern games. They are a project of love from creators and they are so fun to experience. Here’s a list of five to try out!
My History With the Home Console Controller
Gaming accessibility, fighting game tournaments, and the search for the perfect controller — follow Mista Claw’s quest to conquer the FGC with unmatched determination.
Nyxi Striker Review: Homerun or Swing and a Miss?
Nyxi’s Striker keyboard blends retro GameCube aesthetics with modern wireless features. But is it worth your money? We put it to the test!
Best Ways To Play: Sega Game Gear
The Sega Game Gear is perhaps the classic console that best represents why I love emulation and the retro handheld hobby. I had a Game Gear as a kid. It was the only console where my parents ever finally gave in and made one magically appear under the tree. To say...
Kinhank K36 Setup Guide
Get the best experience with your Kinhank K36 by updating the firmware and unlocking new performance possibilities. Check out our setup guide to get started.
Retro Handhelds Weekly: Retroid Pre-orders, MyMini Outie, Emulators Galore, and Much More
Explore the latest retro handheld hardware, software updates, and reviews. This week is jam-packed with Retroid, but a few other noteworthy things happened.
How to Downgrade Retroid Pocket Mini to Android 10
So, you updated your Retroid Pocket Mini to Android 13 and now you have regrets. Well, you’re in luck, as you can downgrade back to Android 10. Follow this guide to find out how.
Powkiddy V20 First Impressions: If It Ain’t Broke
The Powkiddy V20 is an affordable handheld with a solid build for its price. But does it manage to hold up to our expectations? Here are our first impressions.
BatleXP G350 Setup Guide and Tutorial
Upgrade your new BatleXP G350 to the best it can be with a how-to on all the available custom firmware and community fixes for the brand-new emulation handheld.
Retro Handhelds Weekly: A Whole Lot of Retroid
Explore the latest retro handheld hardware, software updates, and reviews. This week is mostly all about Retroid, but a few other noteworthy things happened.
R33S Setup Guide and Tutorial
The R33S might have been overshadowed by the R36S, but with the right tweaks and firmware, it stands as a solid handheld gaming option. Learn how to set yours up for peak performance.
R36S vs. BatleXP G350: A Budget Beatdown?
Is the R36S still the best budget handheld, or has the BatleXP G350 taken the crown? Find out in our detailed head-to-head comparison.
The Best Ways to Play: NES
Sometimes it's important to take stock of what actually matters to you in a hobby. Sure, the latest and greatest are amazing, but how much more do you really need? The fact that we've hit the point in time where we're getting into PS3 emulation on handhelds is...
5 Classic Video Game Franchises That Deserve a Second Chance
There are some video game series that have kind of disappeared from the Earth. But here are five video game franchises that need to be revived.