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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.
The Definitive Book of SNES RPGs Vol. 1 Pre-Order is Live
BitMap Books has opened pre-orders for their newest book, The Definitive Book of SNES RPGs Vol. 1., which offers a visual guide into the world of SNES RPGs.
Atari To Revive The Mattel Intellivision
Atari has announced that it is reviving its former rival, and releasing the Intellivision Sprint, celebrating Mattel’s forgotten system.
Miyoo Mini Flip Launches Tonight!
The next device from Miyoo is finally official, with Miyoo announcing that the Mini Flip will arrive on October 19th at 8:00 PM PT.
GameMT E3 Vigor Officially Teased With 1:1 Aspect Ratio
GAMEMT is set to release the E3 Vigor, a new 1:1 screen device coming to the retro handheld market. Few details are currently known about the device.
Anbernic RG DS Gets Shown Off Playing 3DS Games In New Video
Anbernic has revealed new footage of its upcoming RG DS clamshell, showing the device in action for the first time, handily playing DS games.
AYANEO Pocket Air Mini Pre-orders go LIVE starting at $69.99
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.
MANGMI Air X Is Finally Here: Snapdragon Power, Sub-$100 Price
MANGMI Air X launches with Snapdragon power, Android 14, and ready-to-ship units. A sub-$100 gaming handheld with real punch, and it comes at the right time.
Lost Shmup And Bomberman Games Unearthed
Thanks to preservationists, two lost Japanese mobile games, “Dodon Pachi DoJ DX” and “Bomberman 3D,” have been recovered and made playable once more.
PortMaster Roundup: October 1st-15th
This PortMaster Roundup includes everything from RTS to shmups to spooky re-imaginings of classics like PONG and Pac-Man.