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Everything that’s happening in the retro handheld gaming world.
Square Enix is delisting FF7’s 2013 Steam release in favor of a new “improved” PC version, free for existing owners, but saves and many mods won’t carry over.
Ars looks at how the Shield TV kept getting major Android, security, and feature updates for a decade, making it the most consistently supported Android device.
Anbernic drops a surprise RG Vita teaser before the holiday. Expect Vita-style ergonomics, a confirmed 5,000mAh battery, and plenty of speculation.
MANGMI Pocket Max: A $199 budget-friendly powerhouse with a 7-inch AMOLED 144Hz screen and Snapdragon 865. Is this the new king of retro handhelds?
SpruceOS 4.0 adds a new front end, one-click installer, and broader device support, with devs urging a fresh install as they “clear the decks” for future work.
MinUI dev Shaun Inman has launched DEDICATED OS, a single-system DS launcher for the MagicX Zero40, while also preparing to release his adventure Ratcheteer DX.
With Ubisoft’s Sands of Time remake canceled, a free PC “remaster” mod upgrades textures, cutscenes, and visuals, making the 2003 classic shine on modern rigs.
GOG is giving away Alone in the Dark: The Trilogy until Feb 5 to spotlight its Preservation Program, making it easier than ever to revisit this classic series.
Azel, a fan-made recomp project, is bringing Panzer Dragoon Saga natively to PC, offering a rare modern foothold for Sega’s long-lost Saturn RPG.
ScummVM 2026.1.0 adds 12 engines, ~194 games, and big QoL upgrades including better keymapping, TTS, SDL3 builds, and improved mobile and desktop builds.