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How to Install Android 13 on the Retroid Pocket Mini
Learn how to install Android 13 on your Retroid Pocket Mini with our detailed guide. Step-by-step instructions to upgrade your device safely!
1 Million and Counting: Your Guide to RetroAcheivements
RetroAchievements brings the thrill of achievement hunting to your favorite classic games! Learn how to unlock achievements, track your progress, and join a community of 1 million retro gamers.
Ditch the RG Launcher! How to Remap Your Anbernic R Button
Learn how to remap the R button on your Anbernic RG405V or RG406V to launch your favorite frontend like Daijisho or Emulation Station.
Retro Handhelds Holiday Gift Guide 2024
With about two weeks left before Christmas, you might be scrambling trying to figure out what to get to put under the tree or in a stocking. Especially if you know that they're into the world of retro handhelds and gaming, but you don't exactly know where to start....
Retroid Pocket 5 (and Mini) Tips and Tricks!
This is for you, Retroid enjoyers by Joe Merry Christmas to all who celebrate! This device took our writing team by storm and has been a part of my daily use since it was delivered to me a month ago. Spoiler alert: It's easily my handheld of the year (you can check...
Why Did I Buy an Atari VCS in 2024?
Releasing in 2021 as a community-funded project, the Atari VCS promised a modern take on the nostalgia you held for the 2600. The problem is, I'm not sure who is holding on to that nostalgia. As someone in my early 40s, I was around Atari consoles as a kid and played...
How to Set Up PS Remote Play on the Retroid Pocket 5
"It's shockingly convoluted" - Gandhi, GC-colored RP5 owner, and avid PlayStation user Setting up PlayStation 5 (or 4) remote play is easy and can be done before you're done reading this paragraph. Step 1: Download PS Remote Play from the Play Store. Step 2: Open it...
TrimUI Brick Setup Guide
Scored yourself a new Brick, have ya? Congrats! The TrimUI Brick has proven a hit with reviewers across the board, and now that early adopters are getting their hands on units as well, it's about time for some setup tips and tricks. If you've set up a previous TrimUI...
Anbernic RG406V and RG406H Setup Guide
The RG406H and RG406V will probably go down as two of the most solid releases this year. They're currently the only devices that spout a 4:3 720p screen, making them optimal for nearly every console released before 16:9 became the new standard. Their power gives them...
Retroid Pocket 5 Setup Guide (and Mini!)
Two of the most exciting handhelds of the year finally arrived in late 2024. The Retroid Pocket 5 and Pocket Mini were announced with much fanfare, offering some rather impressive upgrades over the Retroid Pocket 4 series. If your new handheld just landed on your...
Spruce 3.0 on the Miyoo A30: Layers of an Onion
The Spruce Dev team released a new version of spruce for the Miyoo A30, find out below why I think this release is the “Game Changer”, which will stop A30 owners from dreaming of an OnionOS port. I’m a relatively new A30 owner, I got it with the hope that, when...
Save Time with This Easy Hack to Install Batocera on Your Retroid Pocket 5!
Much like a sizable portion of the Retro Handheld community, my gateway was the Retro Game Corps channel. One thing I noticed, both on Russ’ recent video showcasing Linux on the RP Mini and in our own Team Retrogue’s written guide, is the expectations are that the...
Best Handhelds Under $50: Late 2024
Fifty Dollars; you could buy a lot with that. You could grab an 8BitDo Ultimate controller, a copy of Sonic X Shadow: Generations, or even 25 Cheesy Bean and Rice burritos from Taco Bell. Wait — didn’t I do this before? The answer is yes. In October 2023 I shared a...
RP5 and RP Mini: Batocera and ROCKNIX Linux Install 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. The Retroid Pocket Mini is here, and the Retroid Pocket 5 is on the horizon. While these Snapdragon devices run Android,...
How to Use ROM Hacks
A good portion of ROM hacks are made using tools made by other retro community members. These tools aim to simplify the process involved in editing palettes, changing text, or simply moving things around. These tools are making it easier for your average person to...
Anbernic “XX” Handheld Starter 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. I'm a fan of Anbernic's "XX" family of devices. The devices receive some amazing support from community developers and...
How to Setup Obtainium on Android
Obtainium is an app that allows users to update and track apps distributed via GitHub, official websites, and other non-Play Store locations. This is an incredibly useful tool for retro handhelds running Android since a good portion of suggested apps and emulators are...
Building a Budget Customised PSP Go ‘BigBoi’
When I first discovered Retro Handhelds, one of the first questions I ever asked was “Can I play Final Fantasy Tactics: The Lions War on a pocket-sized handheld”. Considering this was back in the days of the RG351P, the answer always came back, “Just Buy a PSP Go”. So...
TrimUI Smart Pro Setup Guide
So you've shopped around and wisely decided that the TrimUI Smart Pro is the budget device for you, now what? The Smart Pro arrived in 2022 and has maintained a loyal fan base ever since. Multiple CFW options along with some very nice hardware and design choices make...
How to Install GammaOS Core
Gamma released the beta version of GammaOS Core in early September. It supports a variety of low-powered consoles, bringing Android to devices once only able to run Linux. Table of Contents Introduction What You'll Need GammaOS Core Install Guide Step 1: Set Up Step...
Powkiddy V10 Setup Guide
The Powkiddy V10 is only one of a few devices that are made almost specifically for the GBA. With its 3:2 screen at 480 x 320 resolution, it's the perfect device for playing GBA at 2x integer scaling. However, the device is a worthwhile device for numerous other retro...
Miyoo A30 Setup Guide
The Miyoo A30 arrived as something of a stop-gap measure in handheld releases. While Anbernic has been churning out devices almost monthly throughout 2024, Miyoo has remained fairly quiet. The A30 emerged in April 2024 as a direct competitor to the Anbernic RG28XX....
How to Install AmberELEC on the SZDiiER D007
The SDZiiER D007 has been the face of "cheap emulation handhelds" for years. The product releases are sometimes deceptive at best, and its build quality leaves a lot to be desired when paired next to newer handhelds from the likes of Retroid and Anbernic. Installing...
R36S Setup Guide and Tutorial
The R36S is a clone console that you've likely purchased for its capabilities and extremely budget-friendly pricing. Here, we hope to help you navigate the various CFW options available for the system. Table of Contents Preparation Backing Up Original Firmware Using...
How to Play PICO-8 on Android Handhelds
It would appear that the market is shifting towards more devices with a 1:1 aspect ratio. While the RGB30 and RGB20SX are still running Linux firmware, the RG Cube and ZPG A1 Unicorn provide an Android-based experience. The problem with this is that there hasn't been...
How-to Fix ‘This Device Isn’t Play Protect Certified’ Message
So you just got your brand new Android handheld and you're ready to get it set up. You go through the initial setup process, open the Google Play Store, and are met with a message saying "This device isn't Play Protect certified." Well, that's strange, because it's...
How To Backup Cartridge Saves on an Analogue Pocket
One of the best-unmarketed features of the Analogue Pocket is that it can back up save files from cartridges. You don't need any additional hardware, nor do you have to do anything all too involved, it's simply a feature of the Pocket that is unmarketed, unadvertised,...
RetroArch Setup Guide for iOS Devices
Greetings friends and fellow enthusiasts! This is Mikhailov from Team Retrogue, where we like retro games and the devices that bring them to us. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EbPgbh5kRxY&t=4s RetroArch became available on iOS devices through the Apple App Store...
How to Change Boot Video on Steam Deck
Despite our primary focus being on retro handhelds from the likes of Anbernic, Miyoo, and others, there's no denying that the Steam Deck holds a special place in our hearts. This is simply because it really offers the best "all-in-one" solution for gaming on the go....
Anbernic RG40XXV First Impressions
I am going to be honest. The Anbernic fatigue has been setting in at this point of the year for me. I felt little excitement from the RG40XXH despite the 4:3 screen being enjoyable to use. When I heard the news of yet another XX device releasing, I felt like I had...