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Retro Handhelds Weekly: 4 Years of RH, RG40XXV, Clones of Clones, and More!
Welcome to the latest edition of Retro Handhelds Weekly. This week saw a bunch of news in both the world of hardware and software, our writing team continues to be on an absolute tear, and there's even a surprise or two sprinkled in! So sit back, grab a cup of coffee,...
The SJGAM M21 Is Another Clone of a Clone
Are you the type that likes to throw your money at any e-waste handheld that lands on AliExpress? Well, get your wallet ready as the SJGAM M21 is expected to arrive any day now. In true SJGAM fashion, the M21 is another clone hitting the market. But instead of cloning...
Anbernic RG40XXV Confirmed in ‘First Look’ Video
It's been a little while since the last Anbernic device was released, but it seems that the wait for something new is almost over. After a leak gave us a look at a new Anbernic handheld, the company published a "First Look" video on its YouTube channel. This...
Retro Handhelds Weekly: MagicX Renders, Ban’s First Video, and More!
Welcome to the seventh edition of Retro Handhelds Weekly. This week saw a bunch of news in both the world of hardware and software, our writing team continues to be on an absolute tear, and there's even a surprise or two sprinkled in! So sit back, grab a cup of...
ROMhacking.net Shuts Down After 20 Years
ROMhacking.net, a fundamental source of rom hacks for over 20 years, has shut down. Announced via a news post by Nightcrawler, ROMhacking.net will be shutting down all portions of its site except for its forums and news. Current downloads and shared files have been...
Ayaneo Pocket DMG and Pocket Micro Pre-orders Now Live
On the 35th anniversary of the original GameBoy’s American release, Ayaneo has finally launched their Indiegogo for their Pocket DMG and Pocket Micro. The specs for the Pocket DMG originally shared here on Retro Handhelds are now official. However, there are some...
Retro Handhelds Weekly: RGB10 Max 4, Humble Games Saga, and More
Welcome to the latest edition of Retro Handhelds Weekly. This week saw a bunch of news in both the world of hardware and software, while our writing team has been on an absolute tear! So sit back, grab a cup of coffee, and catch up on what’s happened this week in the...
NEW Powkiddy RGB10 Max 4 Specs Revealed! (UPDATE!)
After what feels like an eternity, we have finally gotten a peek at the successor to the infamous RGB10 Max 3 Pro (triple heart). Trusted Powkiddy contact J. Dewitz (@retrohandheldcollection on Instagram) has provided us with piping-hot info about the upcoming RGB10...
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...