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New Windows 11 Update Improves Gaming Handheld Performance
Win11’s November update boosts gaming with smoother app switching, faster sign-in, fewer touch-UI glitches, and major battery-drain fixes for handhelds.
Red Dead Redemption is Coming to More Consoles!
Grab your hat and saddle up. Red Dead Redemption arrives on mobile and consoles with big upgrades and free updates for returning players.
Valve Drops Three New Devices for 2026: Steam Machine, Steam Controller, Steam Frame
A new era of Steam hardware is coming. Valve introduces the Steam Machine desktop box, a revamped controller, and a wireless VR headset.
AYANEO’s KONKR Pocket FIT Begins Shipping
The upcoming KONKR Pocket FIT has started shipping and has shared a link to its shipping list and updates on shipping times and expectations for the device.
Analogue 3D Has a Shipping Date
Analogue has finally released a shipping date for the Analogue 3D, a device that has often been delayed and is highly anticipated.
![[UPDATE] TrimUI Smart Pro S Promises Better Performance and Faster Gameplay](https://rh-handhelds-content.nyc3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com/2025/11/TrimUI-Smart-Pro-S-Color-Options-and-GPU-16x9-Hero-1080x675.jpg)
[UPDATE] TrimUI Smart Pro S Promises Better Performance and Faster Gameplay
The TrimUI Smart Pro S could be the handheld to watch with a faster processor, built-in cooling fan, and big performance gains across classic platforms.
Retro Handhelds Weekly: AYANEO, OneXFly Apex, ES-DE Update, and Much More!
Catch up on the biggest handheld news of the week, including two new AYANEO handhelds, OneXFly Apex, ES-DE, a new emulation frontend, and much more.
AYANEO Unveils the Next 2
AYANEO reveals the Next 2, a flagship Windows handheld powered by AMD’s Ryzen AI Max+ 395 and packed with premium controls and cooling.
AYANEO Releases Details on the Pocket VERT
AYANEO releases a video showcasing some stunning hardware details and screen specifications for their upcoming vertical handheld, the AYANEO Pocket VERT.
Retro Handhelds Weekly: Anbernic RG DS, Retroid Pocket 6, Keyloggers, and Much More!
Catch up on the biggest handheld news of the week, including Anbernic’s RG DS pre-orders, Retroid’s Pocket 6 redesign, MagicX’s new clamshell, and more.
Anbernic RG DS Pre-orders Open Ahead of December Release
The Anbernic RG DS is finally up for pre-order. Dual screens, Android 14, and retro DS vibes for under $100. Grab yours before the deal ends.
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Retroid Pocket 6 Gets Redesigned Because We Can’t Have Nice Things [UPDATE]
Retroid redesigns the Pocket 6 after another round of community chaos. Buttons move, sticks swap, and the saga continues.
Surprise! Anbernic RG DS Shows Up Early on AliExpress
The Anbernic RG DS leaks early on AliExpress, revealing full specs, pricing, and even a potential release date that might not be when you were expecting.
Retroid Crowdsources Pocket 6 Design After Community Pushback
Retroid sparks debate as fans vote on the final design of the upcoming Pocket 6. The community decides what the future of RP6 will look like.
TimeSplitters Revamp Launches Nov. 23rd
Free fan game TimeSplitters Rewind launches Nov 23, 2025. After a decade of work, this “greatest hits” compilation combines all three classic FPS games.
MagicX Enters The Clamshell Arena With The ‘One Flip 50’
MagicX surprises again with the One Flip 50, a $95 clamshell handheld powered by a MediaTek G85 and silicone buttons that are sure to spark debate.
[UPDATE: Pre-orders Tonight!] Retroid Pocket 6 and Pocket G2 Officially Unveiled
Retroid surprises again with the official reveal of the Pocket G2 and Pocket 6, bringing new chipsets, sleek displays, and competitive launch pricing.
Retro Handhelds Weekly: Retroid Pocket 6, Odin 3, ARMSX2, and Much More!
Catch up on this week’s retro handheld news, from the Odin 3 preorder shift and Retroid’s next reveal to new AYANEO launches, muOS updates, and deals.
muOS Releases “Golden Goose” Update
muOS Golden Goose is here! The final “Goose” release brings carousel themes, a new hotkey builder, and bug fixes, paving the way for the next big update.
RetroAssembly Updated to Version 3
RetroAssembly v3 is out! The browser-based “Plex for games” adds 10 new platforms, FBNeo arcade support, library search, and custom BIOS uploads.
You’ll Soon Be Able to Turn Your LEGO Game Boy Into a Working One
Bring your LEGO Game Boy to life with Build A Boy or BrickBoy. These clever kits make it a real, working handheld gaming device.
Luigi’s Mansion is Coming to Switch Online Next Week!
Luigi’s Mansion is hitting Nintendo Switch Online soon! Let’s talk about the worst Mario game, yet best Luigi game and what to expect a week from now!
AYN Odin 3 Pre-orders Move to Official Site, First Gameplay Footage Revealed
AYN Odin 3 pre-orders shift from Indiegogo to AYN’s site. Existing orders honored, Early Bird pricing stays, and shipping begins late November.
Abxylute 3D One Brings 3D Without Glasses to PC Handhelds
The abxylute 3D ONE combines a massive 11″ display, Lunar Lake power, and glasses-free 3D tech and the Kickstarter campaign is coming soon.
The Simpsons: Hit & Run Gets a Futurama Facelift
ModBakery released a demo for their total conversion mod of the classic game The Simpsons: Hit & Run, titled Futurama: Hit & Run.
MagicX Announces Additional Details for the One Retro45
MagicX announces a new handheld in production, the MagicX One Retro45, with a clear nod to the Nintendo 64 controller.
Retroid Teases New Handheld Reveal for October 27
Retroid is back and teasing new hardware set to be revealed on 10/27. Could this finally be the RP6 powered by Snapdragon G2 Gen 2?
Retro Handhelds Weekly: Miyoo Mini Flip, Anbernic RG DS, Playdate Emulators, and Much More!
Get the latest retro handheld news! This week: the Miyoo Mini Flip launch, the Anbernic RG DS playing 3DS, a new sub-$100 Snapdragon handheld, and a lost Ratchet & Clank game unearthed after 20 years.
MCON Available For Pre-order From Ohsnap
After a long, public, and exciting road through development, the MCON controller has finally been made available for pre-order for $149.99.
First-Person Horror Pinball Game Now Available In English
One of the weirdest games for the PlayStation is Screaming Mad George’s Paranoiascape, which now has an English translation thanks to fan group Aeon Genesis.