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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.
Pico-Pal: Perfect Pico-8 Gaming On The Go
The Pico-Pal is a GBC-style open-source handheld with an RP2350B & ESP32. Perfect for 8-bit systems and Pico-8, it has a 2.6″ IPS 1:1 screen and is coming soon.
Consolidate Your Toolkit With romtools.io
Romtools.io is a free web toolkit for retro gamers. It lets you patch, compress, and test ROMs directly in your browser with no installs. Powered by WASM.
Is An Anbernic DS Around The Corner?
Leaks reveal Anbernic is developing a DSi-style handheld. With a T620 chip, it aims to be the go-to budget device for perfect, integer-scaled DS emulation.
Anbernic RG476H Showcased In New Video
Anbernic’s RG476H boasts a 4.7″ 120Hz 4:3 screen and a Unisoc T820 chip, promising strong GameCube and PS2 performance to compete with premium rivals.
AYN Odin 3 Pre-orders Now Open: Snapdragon 8 Elite for $299?!
The wait is over: AYN Odin 3 Indiegogo campaign is live! Snapdragon 8 Elite handheld starts at $299, shipping in November.
Retro Handhelds Weekly: Odin 3, KONKR Pocket FIT, RG476H, and Much More!
This week in Retro Handhelds: AYN Odin 3 reveal, AYANEO Pocket FIT campaign, Anbernic RG476H, Lenovo Legion Go 2, emulator updates, and more.
AYANEO’s KONKR Pocket FIT Surprises With Aggressive Pricing and More
AYANEO answers the Odin 3 with the KONKR Pocket FIT, featuring Snapdragon 8 Elite or the G3 Gen 3, Android 16, and early Indiegogo deals as low as $239.
Lenovo Legion Go 2 is The Most Powerful, Expensive PC Handheld You Can Buy
The Lenovo Legion Go 2 is official, featuring a 144Hz OLED screen, up to an AMD Z2 Extreme chip, but all of that comes with an eye-watering price tag.
AYN Odin 3: Everything You Need to Know
After almost two years, the AYN Odin 3 has been officially announced. We’ve gathered everything you need to know as we get closer to its release.
AYANEO Unveils the Pocket Air Mini
A brief mention was made of a mystery 4:3 device from AYANEO at the end of its sharing session, which would later be revealed as the AYANEO Pocket Air Mini.
Anbernic RG476H Looks to Take on the RP Mini V2 and Pocket ACE
Anbernic unveils the RG476H, a relatively premium handheld with stacked triggers and a 4.7” screen. It also looks familiar, to say the least.
3D-Printed Dock Turns RG35XXSP Handheld into a Home Console
PropArcade’s new 3D-printed dock for the Anbernic RG35XXSP offers an all-in-one solution for charging and, with an HDMI option, playing on a larger screen.
XU Retro Admits Flaw in XU20 V32, Offers Refunds and Repair Kits
XU Retro confirms a design flaw in XU20 V32 units shipped before Aug. 30. Refunds and repair kits are available to early adopters.
Early Leaks Reveal Lenovo Legion Go 2 Improvements
Leaked images hint at big upgrades for the Lenovo Legion Go 2. With a sharper OLED display and upgraded internals, this may be the one you’ve been waiting for.
Analogue 3D Shows Signs of Life in Updated Press Kit
Analogue 3D is real, and we have proof. See the console in action for the first time in new photos and video shared via its press kit.
Retro Handhelds Weekly: Odin 3, muOS Goose, Android Sideloading, and More!
Another week, another round of handheld chaos: AYN Odin 3, Retroid fixes, MagicX reveals, muOS Goose, reviews, and more in Retro Handhelds Weekly.
AYANEO Showcases Pocket DS Launcher, Multitasking, and Dev Support
The AYANEO team revealed some additional details on software development and updates for the Pocket DS, including screen orientation and functionality.
AYANEO AM01S Mini PC: Specs, Pricing, and More
Starting at $349, the AYANEO AM01S mini PC offers Ryzen AI power, expandable storage, and a secondary touchscreen for performance monitoring.
Retroid Pocket 4 Pro Might Actually Work With the Dual Screen Add-on
According to @RetroGameCorps, the Retroid Pocket 4 Pro may soon regain compatibility with the Dual Screen add-on. Will you be buying one?
What Google’s New Verification Policy Could Mean for Emulation
A 2026 Google policy will block sideloading of unverified apps, jeopardizing emulator developers’ ability to remain anonymous.