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Nintendo Unveils “Controller Button Collection” Set 2 in Japan
Nintendo has updated its collection of console-inspired keychains in Japan. The collection originally only featured NES and Famicom-inspired options, but has now expanded to N64, GameCube, Super Famicom, and the Super NES. The original "Controller Button Collection"...
Retro Handhelds Weekly: Knulli Gets an Update, RGB20 Pro Colors, and More!
Welcome to the Fifth Edition of Retro Handhelds Weekly. There wasn't all that much in the way of new hardware, but it definitely wasn't a slow week for news. Some of the highlights include a massive update for Knulli, Powkiddy's next handheld gets new colors, and a...
Retro Handhelds Weekly: RG40XX H, PCSX2 2.0, and More!
It's the Fourth Edition of Retro Handhelds Weekly, meaning that it's already been a month since we started! A lot has happened in the past month, and it doesn't seem to be slowing down. In the past week, Anbernic launched pre-orders for another new handheld, PCSX2 2.0...
Analogue Announces Aluminum Editions of the Pocket
Analogue has announced yet another limited edition version of the Pocket. The company had previously released glow-in-the-dark, transparent, and solid-color editions of their console. Announced via Twitter, Analogue is launching an aluminum version of the Pocket. It...
Ayaneo Pocket EVO sets its sights on Odin 2
At this point, I think the only company that can attempt to keep up with Anbernic's crazy release schedule is Ayaneo. Last week, the company began teasing another new handheld, dubbed the Ayaneo Pocket EVO. Besides a darkened silhouette, Ayaneo didn't offer much in...
Powkiddy RGB20 Pro Enters Testing Stages
Powkiddy is rumored to have begun testing the RGB20 Pro, according to Jdewitz, a known Powkiddy source and photographer for @retrohandheldcollection on Instagram. It differs from the RGB20 in size, and appearance, and has a few unique features not seen in other retro...
GF1 Neptune: An FPGA of the Neptune We Never Got
Nearly 30 years ago in 1995, Sega had announced the Sega Neptune. It was a new console that combined the Genesis (Mega Drive everywhere but the US) with the Sega 32X. Ultimately, the console would never be released to the public. But now, as initially reported by...
MagicX Announces XU HD: Little Screen, Big Promises
With a design similar to the Miyoo Mini Plus and Anbernic RG35XX, MagicX has seemingly announced a new retro handheld, the XU HD. The news comes from @forthenext on X. The XU HD is said to have the following specs: Display: 3.2-inch 4:3 display Resolution: 1024 x 768...
Ayaneo Pocket DMG Pre-Orders Launch in China
The Ayaneo Pocket DMG pre-orders have launched in China after the device was initially announced back in May of this year. As reported here on Retro Handhelds, the Pocket DMG was one of three new handhelds announced during its REMAKE session earlier this year. The...
New Super Pocket Consoles Coming Soon
Evercade creator, Blaze Entertainment, is releasing two new devices into its Super Pocket line-up under Hyper Mega Tech, the company announced via YouTube. The Super Pocket Atari Edition and Super Pocket Technos Edition will be released sometime in October, with...
SJGAM M25 Is Another PS Portal Clone
The M25, a design clone of the PlayStation Portal, has been released via Geekbuying, While its design may lean heavily into its Portal inspiration, the device itself is less powerful than the Portal, but also directly suited for playing retro games. The PlayStation...
Retro Handhelds Weekly: Powkiddy V10, RG Cube Fixes, and More!
The latest edition of Retro Handhelds Weekly has landed. There wasn't too much on the news front, as much of it focused on the new Anbernic RG Cube. However, we also learned more about a few other upcoming handhelds, along with all of the wonderful articles and videos...
Steam Summer Sale MADNESS
It will be a sad day indeed when Santa Gaben closes the doors of Steam for good, reaching deep into our souls and grabbing our heartstrings until we cry out “I WILL NEVER SURRENDER TO GOG” until finally succumbing to the dark reality that you are now over 40 years old...
Anbernic RG40XX H Officially Announced
Anbernic, via YouTube, has officially announced its new RG40XX H. Following numerous leaks over the past week, it appears very little has changed, but its full specs are finally available. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SeOlZyfxoTs Anbernic RG40XX H Full...
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Powkiddy V10 Brings Back the RK3326 [UPDATED]
Have you been looking around at the various pocketable retro handhelds and wishing for a new version of the RG280V? Well, it looks like you'll soon be in luck, but it won't be thanks to Anbernic. Instead, the Powkiddy V10 has been announced, looking to fill all of...
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Nearly-complete Anbernic RG40XX Leaks [UPDATED]
A new unannounced upcoming Anbernic device has leaked via the Shanghai-based video-sharing website, BiliBili, and shared via Reddit. From the video shared, the device will sport the same H700 as the similarly named RG35XX. Following Anbernic’s typical naming scheme,...
AYN Goes to Brazil: The Curious Case of Zeenix
When AYN entered the x86 scene in 2022, it was a resounding mess. Six different overlapping models, a long and convoluted development cycle that left backers waiting a year or more for their devices, and a slew of cancellations that shuffled people's orders from...
Retro Handhelds Weekly: Anbernic RG40XX, muOS Beans, and Much More
Welcome to the first installment of Retro Handhelds Weekly! This is our first edition as we're trying out different ways to keep everyone informed when it comes to the world of retro handhelds. Each week, we'll take you through stories that made it to the front page...
muOS ‘Refried Beans’ Comes to RG35XX SP and RG28XX
muOS, a custom firmware for Anbernic devices, has been updated with a slew of new features, and support for the RG35XX SP and its smaller cousin, the RG28XX.
Nintendo Switch Direct Recap – June 2024
Well, that was unexpected! Nintendo is sending the Switch 1 out with a bang. Today's Nintendo Direct web showcase was filled with more than a few announcements that I think caught a lot of folks by surprise. New Mario&Luigi! New Zelda! Metroid Prime freakin 4!...
FAKE: The Powkiddy K56 Looks to Make a Splash
UPDATE 6/18: Just a few hours after the K56 started picking up steam and making its rounds, the dream was squashed. As it turns out, Powkiddy itself confirms that the K56 is not an actual device that's in development. Frankly, it should've been obvious given the...
ADATA XPG Nia Is a Modular Gaming Handheld
When you hear about ADATA, chances are that your first thought goes to the various storage solutions the company offers. However, ADATA is dipping its toes into the world of Windows handhelds with the XPG Nia. Stubbs was able to get some hands-on time with the XPG...
ZOTAC Zone Is a New Steam Deck Challenger
Competition in the Windows handheld space is about to heat up in a big way. ASUS isn't the only company announcing a new handheld during Computex 2024, as the ZOTAC Zone was also unveiled. The Zone is ZOTAC's first foray into the handheld market, as it kind of looks...
Anbernic Making Moves with the RG Cube
Anbernic is on a hot seat now and releasing products faster than our wallet can handle. Coming off the heels of their popular GBA SP clone, the RG35XX SP, they are back with the RG Cube. Will it be something worth picking up? Let's break down the official promo video...
The ASUS ROG Ally X Checks All The Boxes
The ASUS ROG Ally X has officially been unveiled, as it debuted in a livestream during Computex in Taipei. It’s been almost a month since the Ally X was first teased in an effort to get people excited. While ASUS accomplished that goal, it also opened the floodgates...
Ayaneo’s Pocket DMG is a Modern Game Boy
If you thought Anbernic announced new devices at a rapid pace, it doesn't have anything on Ayaneo. We just got the Pocket S in for review, and Ayaneo has wasted no time introducing a new slew of gaming handhelds During its REMAKE session, Ayaneo introduced three new...
AYN Odin 2 Mini: The True Vita Successor
With Ayaneo releasing the Pocket S, and the Odin 2 being about six months old, it was only a matter of time before AYN got back on the horse. Over the past week, AYN has been trickling out different bits of information for a new gaming handheld. It began with a...
RG35XXSP: Everything You Need to Know!
Anbernic has been rumored to be working on a clamshell handheld for months. After psyching us out with the RG35XX 2024 and RG28XX, the RG35XXSP is so close Stubbs can taste it. We've already covered a lot of what Anbernic had to share when the first teasers began...
ASUS Hopes the ROG Ally X Will Dethrone the Steam Deck
Many have been wondering when ASUS will be announcing its next Windows gaming handheld. Thankfully, the wait is almost over, as the company has confirmed that the ROG Ally X is coming "soon." However, ASUS is quick to point out that this isn't the ROG Ally 2, as it's...
Install Epic Games on Steam Deck with Junk-Store
While the Steam Deck arguably remains the Pound-for-Pound champ when it comes to x86 gaming, we still have limitations to deal with. Just one example is being able to enjoy titles from the Epic Games Store, which relies on a separate launcher and anti-cheat methods....