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Modders Turn Canceled GBA Game into Reality
In our article discussing how to play the entire Mega Man franchise on one handheld, the existence of DX ROM hacks that colorize the original black-and-white Mega Man Game Boy titles was briefly mentioned. Today, modders have released the newest in a line of DX ROM...
Retro Handhelds Weekly: Switch 2, Legion Go 2, RG34XX, and Much More
Welcome to the latest edition of Retro Handhelds Weekly. This week saw a bunch of news in both the world of hardware and software, our writing team continues to be on an absolute tear, and there’s even a surprise or two sprinkled in! So sit back, grab a cup of coffee,...
Dbrand Gives Us a Glimpse at the Nintendo Switch 2
While many of us are looking forward to seeing what new handhelds might arrive at CES 2025, there's another handheld looming around the corner. And now, dbrand is helping to build up the hype as the popular device skin and case maker might've just spoiled a bit of the...
Legion Go 2 Leak: Lenovo’s Move to OLED and Possibly SteamOS?
Are you ready for more handhelds? Well, we certainly hope so because it looks like Lenovo is set to kick off the new year with a bang. Just today, we've learned a bit more about the budget-friendly Lenovo Legion Go S, and just a short time later, details and renders...
PS3 Emulator RPCS3 Gains arm64 Support
Popular emulator, RPCS3 announced through an expansive blog post that the emulator has now added native arm64 support across all computer platforms. This includes Windows, macOS, and Linux — including some handhelds. Arm64-based systems are the backbone of most retro...
Retro Handhelds Weekly: Anbernic RG34XX, RPCS3, MSI Claw 8 AI+, and So Much More!
Welcome to the latest edition of Retro Handhelds Weekly. This week saw a bunch of news in both the world of hardware and software, our writing team continues to be on an absolute tear, and there’s even a surprise or two sprinkled in! So sit back, grab a cup of coffee,...
Surprise! Anbernic RG34XX Announced With a 3:2 Display
In July 2024, Max Zhou, the owner of Anbernic, announced that the RG40XXH would be the last Anbernic device based on the H700 chipset used in their XX series. Today, Anbernic announced the RG34XX — the third separate device based on that chipset since the statement...
It’s Official: MSI Claw 8 AI+ and Claw 7 AI+ Release on Christmas
We knew it was coming any day now, but MSI has officially unveiled both the MSI Claw 8 AI+ and Claw 7 AI+. It did so in a rather unceremonious fashion, randomly dropping a blog post earlier today. However, there's actually a lot to be excited about with both of these...
Retro Handhelds Weekly: MSI, Lenovo, 8Bitdo Xbox, and Much More
Welcome to the latest edition of Retro Handhelds Weekly. This week saw a bunch of news in both the world of hardware and software, our writing team continues to be on an absolute tear, and there’s even a surprise or two sprinkled in! So sit back, grab a cup of coffee,...
The New MSI Claw Might Be Coming Sooner Than We Thought
Lost in the wave of Black Friday and Cyber Monday deals, it turns out that Amazon had another surprise hidden in plain sight. After being introduced earlier this year, we haven't really heard much about the MSI Claw 8 AI+, besides a few rumors and leaks. Just last...
Retro Handhelds Weekly: Miyoo Flip, MSI Claw 8 AI+, Antec Core, and Much More!
Welcome to the latest edition of Retro Handhelds Weekly. This week saw a bunch of news in both the world of hardware and software, our writing team continues to be on an absolute tear, and there’s even a surprise or two sprinkled in! So sit back, grab a cup of coffee,...
Miyoo Flip Nears Launch: Time to Get Hyped (Again)
Can you believe that it's been almost 9 months since we first caught wind of the Miyoo Flip? In that time, we've seen so many handhelds, including the Miyoo A30 and of course, the Anbernic RG35XXSP. However, while many of us are unboxing and starting to enjoy the...
Valve’s Steam Controller 2 and ‘Deckard’ VR on the Horizon
Notable Valve watcher, Brad Lynch, shares that Valve is supposedly working on a follow-up to its iconic Steam Controller. The Steam Controller was originally released in 2015 and was eventually discontinued in 2019. Its unique and oftentimes challenging design gave...
Fanmade PC Port of Majora’s Mask Gets Monumental Update
2Ship2Harkinian, a fan-made PC Port of The Legend of Zelda: Majora’s Mask, has been updated to version 1.1.1 which adds long-awaited features to the game. Majora's Release History Majora’s Mask lives as one of Nintendo’s most adventurous titles to date. Ocarina of...
PlayStation Portal Gets Cloud Streaming
Sony has announced that the PlayStation Portal will finally get cloud streaming. The PlayStation Portal came onto the scene in late 2024 with the sole objective of allowing players to stream their PS5 games to the handheld from anywhere they can establish a reliable...
Retro Handhelds Weekly: Retroid Pocket 5 Arriving, Anbernic Goes Windows, and Much More
Welcome to the latest edition of Retro Handhelds Weekly. This week saw a bunch of news in both the world of hardware and software, our writing team continues to be on an absolute tear, and there’s even a surprise or two sprinkled in! So sit back, grab a cup of coffee,...
Lime3DS and PabloMK7 Citra Fuse Into Azahar
On October 30, 2024, it was announced that Lime3DS and the PabloMK7 fork of Citra were ceasing development in favor of a merged project between the two development teams. Today, that joint project has a name: Azahar. Azahar translated to “orange blossom” in Spanish...
Retroid Pocket 5 Begins Shipping Tomorrow!
UPDATE: 11/13 The wait is finally almost over. After being delayed a few weeks, the Retroid Pocket 5 will begin shipping tomorrow (11/14). This was confirmed by the Retroid team itself, along with in the Retroid Discord channel. RP5!!!!!!! pic.twitter.com/nEADxHM8f8 —...
Anbernic RG406H is Priced to Compete with Retroid
Earlier this week, Anbernic confirmed that the RG406H is on the way, and with that, we're beginning to see the faucet open. We can confirm both pricing and specs for Anbernic's next handheld, and it pretty much matches up exactly the way we thought....
The Anbernic RG406H is Real and Coming Soon!
Welp. A day after the RG406H was shown off in a few leaked images, Anbernic has confirmed that this will be its next handheld. In true Anbernic fashion, we're in line for an information drip, starting off with a "Fun Games/Extended Features Demonstration" video. As is...
Valve Announces White SteamDeck OLED
As part of an announcement posted on its website, Valve announced a new limited edition white Steam Deck OLED. The Steam Deck OLED is effectively regarded as one of the most powerful handhelds you can buy in 2024, and its 7-inch OLED screen only adds to its luster....
Retro Handhelds Weekly: RG406H, Miyoo Flip, Steam Deck OLED, and Much More!
Welcome to the latest edition of Retro Handhelds Weekly. This week saw a bunch of news in both the world of hardware and software, our writing team continues to be on an absolute tear, and there’s even a surprise or two sprinkled in! So sit back, grab a cup of coffee,...
The Anbernic RG406H Looks Like a Stretched RG Cube
It's been a few weeks since we last heard or saw anything about the Anbernic RG406H, but that's probably because the company's been gearing up for its release. Previously, a couple of pictures were leaked showing off both the internals and a blurry picture of a...
Anbernic’s 11.11 Handheld Deals Come Early
It's that time of the year. No, not the time for cookies and eggnog. It's shopping season! This is when all of the best deals of the year take place, saving you buckets of cash on some new retro handhelds. Now that the AliExpress Choice Sale is out of the way,...
Ayaneo 3 is Officially Announced and Coming Soon
It's been a few weeks, but we finally know more details about Ayaneo's next Windows handheld, the Ayaneo 3. The company published a new video to its YouTube channel showing off the design, in addition to some key specs and features....
SZDiiER Announces Three New Handhelds Under New Brand
SZDiiER has announced three new devices to join their product lineup, but under a different brand name, Diium. SZDiiER is most notable for its D007, a line of RGB20S clones. Today, a massive shift in branding and production has been shown. The company will be using...
Nintendo Confirms the Switch 2 Will Be Backwards Compatible
The President of Nintendo, Shuntaro Furukawa, has announced that the successor to the Nintendo Switch will indeed feature backward compatibility. Little information about the successor to the Nintendo Switch is known. Every day seems to populate new rumors and...
Retro Handhelds Weekly: More Retroid Pocket 5, Emulators Galore, and Much More!
Welcome to the latest edition of Retro Handhelds Weekly. This week saw a bunch of news in both the world of hardware and software, our writing team continues to be on an absolute tear, and there’s even a surprise or two sprinkled in! So sit back, grab a cup of coffee,...
The Nintendo Music App Lets You Stream Legendary Soundtracks from Mario to Zelda
For years, gamers and music lovers have been craving for Nintendo to release its music on any of the various streaming platforms available, like Spotify, Apple Music, or Amazon Music. Nintendo has only officially released a selection of its official soundtracks,...
OneXFly F1 Pro Unveiled with 144Hz OLED, Ryzen Power, and ‘Zero Drift’ Sticks
OneXPlayer has announced its latest Windows handheld with the OneXFly F1 Pro. The company published its first trailer video on YouTube, revealing the design, in addition to a few other details. Notably, the F1 Pro will feature a 7-inch OLED screen with a 144Hz refresh...