Retro Handhelds

GameS of the month

One of the best parts about owning a new retro handheld is diving into the process of setting it up with an endless array of games. It’s when my favorite game, aptly named “Choice Paralysis” kicks in. Fortunately, RH has an incredible program called GotX, led by its intrepid leader Rapid99. It’s our community book club equivalent…for video games!

Retro games on different handhelds
What Is Game of the X

GAMES OF THE MONTH: WHAT IS IT?

Essentially, Games of the Month, or GotX, offers a way to play your way through games that you might not have ever thought of. In addition to the themed monthly games, Games of the Month has expanded to include “Role Playing Game of the Quarter”, or RPGotQ, and Game of the Week, also known as, Retro Bits. Hit the button below to learn more about how you can join in on the fun!

Current Games of the Month

ANY 3 Past Winning GotM (or GotQ) Games

For January, Retro Handhelds is doing something a little different for its GotX program. While this is technically the second year in a row that we’ve done this, we are doing a callback theme; you can play any three past winning Games of the Month or Games of the Quarter for your standard three completions. You do not have to follow the usual early, mid, and late date ranges, and can instead play any set of three previous winners you wish from any time period.

Learning Old Lessons - January 2026

Previous Games of the Month

Game of the X: March 2024

Game of the X: March 2024

Even though it was a leap year, February went extremely quickly! A new month for GotM is now upon us. The theme this month was Multiple Ending March. The games nominated had to have multiple endings available during your playthrough. The competition was very close and...

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GotM February

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...

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GotX: What is It?

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!

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5 Pokémon ROM Hacks Worth Your Time

5 Pokémon ROM Hacks Worth Your Time

Its Pokémon fever in the Retro Handhelds Discord right now, thanks to Pokémon Conquest winning the April Game of the Month club nomination, and Pokémon Black and White becoming the new RPG of the Quarter.  Plenty of talk about everyone’s favorite Pokémon, generations,...

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