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Garlic OS coming to the RG405M? “Finally, a Vampire-Proof Handheld”
Well Anbernic has certainly done an interesting job making themselves stand out in a sea of recent T618 devices haven't they? Only metal T618. Only 4:3 T618. And now maybe soon the first T618 with Garlic OS? This is going to get interesting. For those who don't know...
PowKiddy X28: A T618 Android Handheld Focused on Ergonomics
If there's one thing I know about the upcoming horizontal PowKiddy device, it's that it has a T618 chip inside. This fact makes it an intriguing device, regardless of whether you love the T618 and find it fun or wonder why PowKiddy is making another handheld with that...
The PowKiddy X55 is Here to Rival Anbernic’s 353 Line
PowKiddy is not just the most 'unique' brand name of a company when it comes to the retro handheld space, but it also carries a certain level of mystery with it. When a PK device comes out, it’s easy to wonder: will it have Wi-Fi? Will it ACTUALLY have Wi-Fi? Will it...
Data Frog SF2000: Leap into a $23 IPS Handheld that Plays SNES and GBA
Greetings, fellow frog enthusiasts and gaming aficionados. Have you been searching for a handheld console that perfectly marries your love for amphibians and gaming? Today, we take a dive into the pond of the Data Frog SF2000 handheld console, available for purchase...
AYANEO Pocket Air – A Premium Handheld
It’s safe to say that most of the Android handheld market is firmly dominated by the venerable Unisoc T618, with Retroid leading the charge with two distinct flavors, a choice made by how much you like clams[hells], though not without a word from Anbernic and...
Is THIS the Vita 2 we’ve been waiting for? The Sony PlayStation Q Lite
Wow, I can't believe we're about to say this (it's been what, 13 years since the Vita?), but rumors are swirling that Sony is preparing to release a new handheld console, dubbed with the codename "Q Lite". While Sony has not officially announced the device, leaked...
The Asus ROG Ally: April Fools?
Ok, REAL funny Republic of Gamers. You got us. “Look at this new handheld we are announcing during APRIL FOOLS!”. Yeah, that did not get past us clever gamer-guys, we are on to y…wait, what did you say? It’s for real? Like, they are making it and planning on selling...
The Handhelds We’re Still Looking Forward to in 2022
Last summer, we took a look at the handhelds we were looking forward to towards the end of 2021 and beginning of 2022. Now that we're in the waning weeks of December, it's safe to say that we're still waiting. The ongoing pandemic has not been kind to the global...
AYN Odin: Full Hardware And Launch Details
Update: After this article initially went live, AYN updated the specs of the Odin Lite from a Dimensity D1000C processor to a D900 processor. While the number is lower, Dimensity's C line of chips is their underclocked low-power units. We could expect a bit more power...
The Handhelds We’re Looking Forward To In 2021 & 2022
As we discussed in our previous post, retro handhelds have hit a bit of a performance plateau. They're great at handling classic 80s and 90s handhelds and consoles, but anything this side of the new millennium has a tendency to hit slowdown and compatibility issues....
The Current State of Retro Handhelds (Summer 2021)
We're fine! Thank you! How are you? Okay, seriously. It's been a busy few years in portable classic gaming. Things have come a long way since the original ODROID-GO shook up the scene. With the current release cadence of handhelds in a bit of a lull, we thought it...