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![[UPDATE: Pre-Orders Live] TrimUI Levels Up the Brick with the All-Metal Brick Hammer](https://rh-handhelds-content.nyc3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com/2025/06/TrimUI-Brick-Hammer-1080-1080x675.png)
[UPDATE: Pre-Orders Live] TrimUI Levels Up the Brick with the All-Metal Brick Hammer
TrimUI gives its beloved handheld a premium makeover with the Brick Hammer, featuring a sleek all-metal body and bold new color options.
Xbox Reimagined as Microsoft and AMD Build the Future of Gaming
Microsoft and AMD are co-developing custom chips for the next Xbox ecosystem, powering consoles, handhelds, and the cloud with AI and cross-platform support.
AYANEO Releases the Pocket S2 and Announces a Surprise
The AYANEO Pocket S2 is officially available on Indiegogo with the Snapdragon G3 Gen3, 6.3″ 1440p screen, & improved software compatibility.
SEGA Offers Free Mobile Versions of 9 Retro Games Before Delisting
SEGA is offering 9 classic retro games for free before removing them from the App Store and Google Play, giving fans one last chance to grab them.
MIG Flash Triggers Nintendo Banwave on Switch 2
Switch 2 users are getting banned for using MIG Flash, which lets you play multiple games from one cartridge. Nintendo isn’t messing around with this one.
Crowdsourced Emulation Compatibility Tracker EmuReady.com Launches
EmuReady.com is a community-built tracker where users share and vote on how well games run on different emulators, making compatibility easy to explore.
![[UPDATE: Maybe Not] ZPG’s Unicorn A2-DS is a Sliding Dual-Screen Nintendo DS](https://rh-handhelds-content.nyc3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com/2025/06/ZPGs-Unicorn-A2-DS-is-a-Sliding-Dual-Screen-Nintendo-DS-1200-x-675-px-1080x675.jpg)
[UPDATE: Maybe Not] ZPG’s Unicorn A2-DS is a Sliding Dual-Screen Nintendo DS
ZPG Unicorn A2-DS surprises with dual screens and powerful specs. Could it rival the Anbernic RG Slide? Here’s what we know so far.
Retro Handhelds Weekly: RG Slide, melonDS Fork, Gyro for Android Handhelds, and More!
Stay ahead in the retro handheld scene with this week’s top stories: Anbernic RG Slide, exciting developments, emulator updates, software news, and so much more.
Nintendo Switch 2 Sells 3.5 Million Units in Under a Week, And It’s Just Getting Started
Nintendo has sold a staggering 3.5 million Switch 2 consoles in under a week, smashing expectations and proving the hype around the hybrid handheld is real.
Anbernic RG Slide Looks Great, But It’s a Lot Bigger Than You Think
The big and bold RG Slide packs impressive power in a sleek form, delivering modern performance while keeping the nostalgic charm, but with an emphasis on big.
Xbox Handheld Paused While Microsoft Doubles Down on ROG Ally
Microsoft shifts strategy by shelving its Xbox portable console, focusing instead on Windows optimization and third-party handhelds with Xbox integrations.
Retroid Dual Screen Add-on Now Available for $69
Retroid Dual-Screen Add-on: Detachable 5.5″ AMOLED display, built-in clip, passthrough charging, and versatile hinge angles, for just $69.
Retro Handhelds Weekly: RG Slide, ROG Xbox Ally, Retroid Dual-Screen, Gamma Saves the RG557, and More!
Stay ahead in the retro handheld scene with this week’s top stories: Anbernic RG Slide, Retroid’s second screen, ASUS ROG Xbox, emulator updates, software news, and so much more.
ASUS ROG Xbox Ally and Ally X Announced During Xbox Games Showcase
Discover ASUS’s ROG Xbox Ally and Ally X handhelds, featuring AMD Ryzen Z2 Extreme, up to 24 GB RAM, 1 TB storage, and a dedicated Xbox button.
RG557 Not Working? Gamma Is Here to Save the Day
Got an RG557 that won’t boot? Use Gamma’s ’Anbernic RG557 Unbricker’ tool and detailed walkthrough to restore your handheld and get back to gaming.
![[UPDATE: Specs and Gameplay Showcase!] Anbernic Teases the RG Slide and I Can’t Believe It](https://rh-handhelds-content.nyc3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com/2025/06/Anbernic-RG-Slide-Gameplay-Showcase-title-screen-renders-1080x675.jpg)
[UPDATE: Specs and Gameplay Showcase!] Anbernic Teases the RG Slide and I Can’t Believe It
The RG Slide is real! Anbernic’s next device will harken back to the PSP Go and give us Palm Pre vibes. Check out the RG Slide in the latest gameplay showcase.
![[UPDATE: Pre-Order Info, Colors] Retroid Goes Dual Screen with New Add-On](https://rh-handhelds-content.nyc3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com/2025/06/DUAL-SCREEN-2.png)
[UPDATE: Pre-Order Info, Colors] Retroid Goes Dual Screen with New Add-On
Retroid’s new Dual Screen Add-On transforms three of its devices into dual-display handhelds, offering DS-like functionality without a full hardware upgrade.
Retroid Hints at Dual Screen Handheld in Cryptic Tweets
Retroid may be teasing a dual-screen handheld, but nothing’s confirmed yet. The cryptic hints suggest something’s coming, we just don’t know exactly what.
Anbernic RG477M Could Be the Ultimate 4:3 Retro Handheld
Rumors say Anbernic has teased the RG477M in their QQ chat room, a sleek metal shell with some highly desired specs. Is another metal handheld on the way?
Retro Handhelds Weekly: Anbernic RG Slide, Switch 2, GammaOS Next, and More
Stay ahead in the retro handheld scene with this week’s top stories: Anbernic RG35XX Pro and AYANEO Pocket S2 details, it’s Switch 2 week, emulator updates, software news, and so much more.
The AYANEO Pocket S2 Has a Few Tricks
AYANEO Pocket S2 preview: first Snapdragon G3 Gen 3 handheld, 6.3″ 1440p display, Turnip driver support, 8000 mAh battery & refined controls. Sign up today!
![[UPDATE: Price and Availability] Anbernic RG35XX Pro: Is This the Start of the 2GB Refresh](https://rh-handhelds-content.nyc3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com/2025/05/Anbernic-RG35XX-Pro-Promo-Render-Hero-1080x675.jpg)
[UPDATE: Price and Availability] Anbernic RG35XX Pro: Is This the Start of the 2GB Refresh
Retro handheld fans: Anbernic RG35XX Pro is here! Specs, possible upgrades, and release info — what we know, what’s rumored, what’s next.
Azahar Made a Quiet Change That Could Save You Trouble Later
Azahar 2121.2 disables the RPC server by default to improve security. Update now to protect your setup and avoid potential risks with newer online features.
![[UPDATE] Anbernic Handhelds Make Surprise Debut on Best Buy’s Website](https://rh-handhelds-content.nyc3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com/2025/05/Anbernic-Best-Buy-1080-1080x675.png)
[UPDATE] Anbernic Handhelds Make Surprise Debut on Best Buy’s Website
Anbernic handhelds surface on Best Buy with higher prices and no release date. Are these the first signs of a major retro handheld retail push?
Retro Handhelds Weekly: MagicX, SteamOS, Anbernic, and Much More!
Stay ahead in the retro handheld scene with this week’s top stories: MagicX Zero 40 launch, MSI Claw A8 debut, emulator updates, software news, detailed reviews, and special deals.
Zero 40 Drops June 17: MagicX’s Most Anticipated Handheld Yet
The MagicX Touch Zero 40 launches June 17, featuring a vertical screen perfect for DS emulation. It’s the most anticipated handheld from MagicX yet.
Xbox Launches Retro Classics on Game Pass
Microsoft adds 50+ classic Activision games to Game Pass with Retro Classics, bringing iconic ’80s and ’90s titles to modern consoles, PC, and cloud platforms.
![[UPDATE: Anbernic Responds] Anbernic RG34XXSP’s ‘Five-Head’ Bezel Masks a True 4:3 Screen](https://rh-handhelds-content.nyc3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com/2025/05/Anbernic-RG34XXSP-First-Impressions-16-1080x675.jpg)
[UPDATE: Anbernic Responds] Anbernic RG34XXSP’s ‘Five-Head’ Bezel Masks a True 4:3 Screen
The Phawx digs into Anbernic’s RG34XXSP and finds a hidden 4:3, 1280×960 screen scaled down to 3:2. Learn why it’s shader-safe and ripe for bezel mods.
TANQ SP Unhinges the RG35XXSP
The TANQ SP mod reimagines the RG35XXSP with a seamless metal shell and no hinge, offering a sleek, durable twist on the modern clamshell revival.
MSI Claw A8 with AMD Ryzen Z2 Extreme Debuts at Computex 2025
MSI’s new handhelds debut at Computex 2025: an AMD Ryzen Z2 Extreme Claw A8 and the white-shell Polar Tempest Claw 8 AI+ with 32 GB RAM.