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Early Holiday Deals: Retroid Pocket 5, Pocket Flip 2, and Mini V2 All Discounted
A surprise Retroid sale brings major discounts to the Pocket 5, Flip 2, and Mini V2, perfect timing for early holiday shoppers.
Bubble Bobble C64 Gets Fan-Made Remaster
Fan project Bubble Bobble C64 Remastered is out! This radical enhancement of the 1987 classic features all-new arcade graphics, bug fixes, and a new intro.
Console Launcher Gets Dual-Screen Support
Console Launcher’s new beta adds dual-display support, a redesigned adaptive Grid Menu, RetroAchievements integration, and key UI and performance fixes.
Astro Climber For Master System Announced
Legendary dev @badcomputer0 is releasing Astro Climber, a new Master System platformer. Inspired by Bionic Commando, the 32-stage game launches free on Oct 20.
Mawthorne 2, A New NES Game, Is Out Now!
Mawthorne 2, a new homebrew Metroidvania, is out now for the NES. Blending modern features with 8-bit charm, the digital ROM is available on itch.io.
Retro Handhelds Weekly: LEGO Game Boy, TRDR+, iiSU DS, and Much More
Catch up on the latest handhelds, emulator updates, and community projects in this packed edition of Retro Handhelds Weekly.
Mole Mania DX: Play Miyamoto’s Puzzler in Color!
Shigeru Miyamoto’s Game Boy classic Mole Mania gets a new life! The fan-made Mole Mania DX remaster adds full color for the first time since its 1996 release.
8BitMods Unveils The VMUPro
8BitMods are taking pre-orders of their new Sega Dreamcast VMU replacement, the VMUPro. More than a memory card, the VMUPro is also a retro handheld!
TRDR+ Is the Zombie Handheld That Refuses to Stay Dead
Remember the TRDR Pocket? The TRDR+ is back with empty promises, shady launches, questionable drops, and almost certainly the same outdated 2021 hardware.
Retro Handhelds Weekly: Anbernic RG DS, Xbox Ally, Winlator 11 Beta, and Much More!
Another busy week in retro handhelds! From Anbernic’s dual-screen RG DS to ASUS ROG Ally X pre-orders, not to mention emulator and firmware updates.
The Anbernic RG DS is “Almost Ready” for Prime time
Anbernic RG DS leaks hint at a dual-screen handheld inspired by the DS Lite. Is this the real deal or an elaborate AI ruse? Here’s what we know so far.
Xiaomi Turns Camera Bump into Retro Handheld
Xiaomi’s 17 Pro pairs with a quirky case that uses its rear screen for retro gaming, creating one of the strangest phone-handheld hybrids yet.
MCON Is About to Change the Way You Game on Your Phone
The much-anticipated MCON controller is almost ready! From its Kickstarter triumph to the latest design features, here’s everything you need to know before the official release.
ASUS’ ROG Xbox Ally and Ally X Are Coming Soon: Here’s What You’ll Pay
Get ready for ASUS’ latest handhelds: the ROG Xbox Ally ($599) and Ally X ($999). Both feature 7-inch 120Hz displays, AMD Ryzen chips, and Microsoft’s all-new Xbox Mode.
MANGMI Air X Delayed to Mid-October
The MANGMI AIR X, a new $79 Android handheld, is delayed to Oct 15, 2025. To compensate, early buyers get a $5 coupon and a free carrying case.
Retro Handhelds Weekly: RG476H, AYANEO Budget Handhelds, XU Retro, and Much More!
From AYANEO’s surprise Pocket Air Mini pricing, to Microsoft’s Xbox mode being leaked, catch all the hardware, software, and emulator updates in this week’s Retro Handhelds Weekly.
GPD’s WIN 5 Is Almost Here, But It’ll Cost You
The GPD Win 5 is a new handheld with desktop power, boasting a Ryzen AI Max+ 395 APU. Its major catch: the battery is no longer built-in.
AYANEO Looks to Shake Up Retro Gaming with Pocket Air Mini Price Reveal
Much to the surprise of many people, AYANEO has announced a new device that is remarkably affordable, with Early Bird pricing starting at just $70.
Super Mario Bros Remastered Honors 40 Years of Mario
Super Mario Bros turns 40, and fans are celebrating with a faithful open-source remaster that updates the classics, adds modes, and throws in a level editor.
Retro Pixel Pocket Revision Available Now
FunnyPlaying’s revised Retro Pixel Pocket gets an RK3326 chip and a $50 price tag. It keeps the 720×720 screen, but hardware fixes remain to be seen.
Anbernic RG476H Price Announced, Save $15 For The First 3 Days
The Anbernic RG476H combines the RG406H’s power with the RG477M’s 120Hz screen. Launches Sept. 19 for $165. Perfect for retro fans up to PS2.
NeoStation Frontend Announced For October
NeoStation, a new front-end for Android/Windows, launches in October with a polished UI/UX and a free cloud save service called NeoSync for your save states.
Retro Handhelds Weekly: RG476H, Switch Emulators, GameHub, and Much More!
From Anbernic’s RG476H to Eden hitting Google Play, here’s everything new in retro handheld hardware, emulators, and firmware this week.
Everything Announced at the September Nintendo Direct
The one hour Nintendo Direct is here! What do they have in store for Mario on his 40th anniversary? And what about new releases? Let’s see what they announced!
Citron 0.7 Brings Refreshing Rewrite to Switch Emulator
Citron 0.7 arrives as a full rewrite of the Switch emulator, bringing Vulkan upgrades, bug fixes, and new features for a fresh start in emulation.
Miyoo Mini Flip Colors Revealed
New photos confirm the Miyoo Mini Flip is coming. This clamshell handheld is expected to feature the same hardware and 750×560 IPS display as the V4 model.
Acclaim Relaunch: New Mission, Classic Name
Nostalgic gamers rejoice as Acclaim Entertainment returns! The revived publisher will reveal its 2026 lineup today, focusing on empowering indie developers.
Celebrating 30 Years of PS1 and 26 Years of Dreamcast in the U.S.
Celebrating 30 years of the Sony PlayStation, a console that forged a dynasty. This date also marks the launch of Sega’s Dreamcast, a beloved but ill-fated rival.
Atari Gamestation Go Available for Pre-Order
The Atari Gamestation Go has officially launched for preorder after much anticipation, and looks to offer an insanely  comprehensive retro gaming experience in a chunky but attractive form factor. This handheld was made possible through a collaboration between Atari...
Gamehub 5.0 Launches With Steam Cloud Saves
GameSir’s GameHub 5.0 allows users to play their Steam library on Android, with many reporting major performance gains in demanding modern AAA titles.