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The Return of The Forgotten: This Man Is Buying Commodore
A deep dive into the fall and potential rise of Commodore. Read about the brand’s historical importance, its recent struggles, and the passionate effort by a fan to steer its future, backed by original team members.
![[Update: Delayed] Helegaly Action Pi Officially Launches July 5th](https://rh-handhelds-content.nyc3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com/2025/05/Helegaly-Vs-The-Competition-1080x675.jpg)
[Update: Delayed] Helegaly Action Pi Officially Launches July 5th
Is the Helegaly Action Pi the new king of budget retro handhelds? With a 4.02″ IPS display, Hall effect sticks, and a user-friendly OS, it just might be. See our full breakdown before its July 5th launch.
MSI Open Pre-Orders for the Z2E Powered Claw A8 BZ2EM – at least in Asia
MSI Claw A8 BZ2EM pre-orders go live with AMD Z2 Extreme, 120Hz screen, and 80Whr battery. Now available in Taiwan and Cambodia.
GamesCare Revives the Canceled Sega Neptune with FPGA Console
The long-canceled Sega Neptune is finally coming to life as an FPGA console, launching this December with support for Genesis and 32X cartridges.
GammaOS Next Lands on KT-R1, ZPG Unicorn A1, and GameMT E6 MAX
Retro handhelds level up: GammaOS Next adds KT-R1, ZPG Unicorn A1 and GameMT E6 MAX support. Better battery life and smooth gameplay await.
Retro Handhelds Weekly: MagicX Zero 40, Odin 2, PCSX2 on Android, and More!
Stay ahead in the retro handheld scene with this week’s top stories: MagicX Zero 40, OrangePi Neo, emulator updates, software news, and so much more.
AYN Odin 2 Goes Out of Stock; Is the Odin 3 Around the Corner?
The disappearance of the Odin 2 (Base) has us wondering what an Odin 3 might offer. Could a new chip and an OLED screen be in our future?
AliExpress Summer Sale Extended Until Monday!
Summer Sale on AliExpress now runs through June 30, and you can save up to $100 off orders. Don’t miss deep discounts on Anbernic, Miyoo, Retroid & more.
MagicX Zero40 Now On Sale — A Handheld Built for DS Emulation
The MagicX Zero 40 is finally here, and its wider, longer screen makes it great for DS emulation, fitting both screens with one sitting on top of the other.
![[Update: Now on PortMaster] You Haven’t Played Mario Kart 64 Like This Before](https://rh-handhelds-content.nyc3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com/2025/06/SpaghettiKart-Mario-Kart-64-on-Lenovo-Legion-Go-S-16x9-1-1080x675.jpg)
[Update: Now on PortMaster] You Haven’t Played Mario Kart 64 Like This Before
The team behind Ship of Harkinian is back with SpaghettiKart, a new Mario Kart 64 PC port, complete with widescreen, high refresh rate support, and more.
Xbox App Adds Steam and Battle.net Support, Here’s How to Try It Now
Game launcher chaos might soon be a thing of the past. Microsoft rolls out a unified Xbox app experience with support for Steam and Battle.net.
Retro Handhelds Weekly: Anbernic RG Slide, SEGA Games Delisted, and More
Stay ahead in the retro handheld scene with this week’s top stories: Anbernic RG Slide, exciting developments, emulator updates, software news, and so much more.
EXCLUSIVE: MANGMI Enters the Scene With the Air X
The upcoming MANGMI Air X aims to rival Retroid and Anbernic with Snapdragon 662, 4GB RAM, 64GB storage, ergonomic grips and a 5.5″ 1080p IPS display.
Taki Udon Announces Plans to Release the ‘Super Switch Lite’
After the SUPER5 OLED, Taki Udon’s next leap is the Super Switch Lite: 6” 1440p screen, 6000 mAh battery, hall joysticks and enhanced sound.
![[UPDATE: Pre-Orders Live] TrimUI Levels Up the Brick with the All-Metal Brick Hammer](https://rh-handhelds-content.nyc3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com/2025/06/TrimUI-Brick-Hammer-1080-1080x675.png)
[UPDATE: Pre-Orders Live] TrimUI Levels Up the Brick with the All-Metal Brick Hammer
TrimUI gives its beloved handheld a premium makeover with the Brick Hammer, featuring a sleek all-metal body and bold new color options.
Xbox Reimagined as Microsoft and AMD Build the Future of Gaming
Microsoft and AMD are co-developing custom chips for the next Xbox ecosystem, powering consoles, handhelds, and the cloud with AI and cross-platform support.
AYANEO Releases the Pocket S2 and Announces a Surprise
The AYANEO Pocket S2 is officially available on Indiegogo with the Snapdragon G3 Gen3, 6.3″ 1440p screen, & improved software compatibility.
SEGA Offers Free Mobile Versions of 9 Retro Games Before Delisting
SEGA is offering 9 classic retro games for free before removing them from the App Store and Google Play, giving fans one last chance to grab them.
MIG Flash Triggers Nintendo Banwave on Switch 2
Switch 2 users are getting banned for using MIG Flash, which lets you play multiple games from one cartridge. Nintendo isn’t messing around with this one.
Crowdsourced Emulation Compatibility Tracker EmuReady.com Launches
EmuReady.com is a community-built tracker where users share and vote on how well games run on different emulators, making compatibility easy to explore.
![[UPDATE: Maybe Not] ZPG’s Unicorn A2-DS is a Sliding Dual-Screen Nintendo DS](https://rh-handhelds-content.nyc3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com/2025/06/ZPGs-Unicorn-A2-DS-is-a-Sliding-Dual-Screen-Nintendo-DS-1200-x-675-px-1080x675.jpg)
[UPDATE: Maybe Not] ZPG’s Unicorn A2-DS is a Sliding Dual-Screen Nintendo DS
ZPG Unicorn A2-DS surprises with dual screens and powerful specs. Could it rival the Anbernic RG Slide? Here’s what we know so far.
Retro Handhelds Weekly: RG Slide, melonDS Fork, Gyro for Android Handhelds, and More!
Stay ahead in the retro handheld scene with this week’s top stories: Anbernic RG Slide, exciting developments, emulator updates, software news, and so much more.
Nintendo Switch 2 Sells 3.5 Million Units in Under a Week, And It’s Just Getting Started
Nintendo has sold a staggering 3.5 million Switch 2 consoles in under a week, smashing expectations and proving the hype around the hybrid handheld is real.
Anbernic RG Slide Looks Great, But It’s a Lot Bigger Than You Think
The big and bold RG Slide packs impressive power in a sleek form, delivering modern performance while keeping the nostalgic charm, but with an emphasis on big.
Xbox Handheld Paused While Microsoft Doubles Down on ROG Ally
Microsoft shifts strategy by shelving its Xbox portable console, focusing instead on Windows optimization and third-party handhelds with Xbox integrations.
Retroid Dual Screen Add-on Now Available for $69
Retroid Dual-Screen Add-on: Detachable 5.5″ AMOLED display, built-in clip, passthrough charging, and versatile hinge angles, for just $69.
Retro Handhelds Weekly: RG Slide, ROG Xbox Ally, Retroid Dual-Screen, Gamma Saves the RG557, and More!
Stay ahead in the retro handheld scene with this week’s top stories: Anbernic RG Slide, Retroid’s second screen, ASUS ROG Xbox, emulator updates, software news, and so much more.
ASUS ROG Xbox Ally and Ally X Announced During Xbox Games Showcase
Discover ASUS’s ROG Xbox Ally and Ally X handhelds, featuring AMD Ryzen Z2 Extreme, up to 24 GB RAM, 1 TB storage, and a dedicated Xbox button.
RG557 Not Working? Gamma Is Here to Save the Day
Got an RG557 that won’t boot? Use Gamma’s ’Anbernic RG557 Unbricker’ tool and detailed walkthrough to restore your handheld and get back to gaming.
![[UPDATE: Specs and Gameplay Showcase!] Anbernic Teases the RG Slide and I Can’t Believe It](https://rh-handhelds-content.nyc3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com/2025/06/Anbernic-RG-Slide-Gameplay-Showcase-title-screen-renders-1080x675.jpg)
[UPDATE: Specs and Gameplay Showcase!] Anbernic Teases the RG Slide and I Can’t Believe It
The RG Slide is real! Anbernic’s next device will harken back to the PSP Go and give us Palm Pre vibes. Check out the RG Slide in the latest gameplay showcase.