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Everything that’s happening in the retro handheld gaming world.
Blaze and Retro Games Ltd announce THEC64 Handheld and The Spectrum Handheld clamshell portables, launching October 2026 from $129.99.
Developer odelot has released a RetroAchievements integration for MiSTer FPGA, supporting SNES, N64, PS1, and more.
A New Open Source Project Can Boot Linux on Original PS5 Hardware With Full Steam Support
The open source ps5-linux project lets original PS5 consoles on 3.xx or 4.xx firmware run Linux with full Steam and emulator support.
AYANEO is discontinuing four handhelds due to RAM and storage costs, and some models may only have 30–50 units left before they vanish.
A familiar emulator name is back, as Super ZSNES launches with improved accuracy, modern features, and HD-style upgrades for SNES classics.
The Anbernic RG Rotate still has no release date, but a new gameplay teaser shows off retro emulation, PC streaming, wireless casting, and netplay.
Steam Controller pricing leaks, ModRetro M64 gets a shipping timeline, GammaOS Next hits RG Vita Pro, and more in this Retro Handhelds Weekly.
A leaked early review video gives us our first pricing on the upcoming Steam Controller, along with some additional details on functions and operation.
RGC-BASIC V2.0 adds MOD tracker music, three new screen modes including 640×400 RGBA, 256-entry live palettes, alpha compositing, and parallax scrolling.
C64-Live is a new browser-based platform that lets users host live Commodore 64 sessions, invite a second player, and stream to spectators online.