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Huawei Starry One Handheld Teased featuring HarmonyOS
*Update 02/05/2025: The images featured in this handheld speculation have been proven to be AI rendered and have since been scrubbed from their original posting. Please take any information contained within with a grain of salt as there have been no confirmations at...
Retro Handhelds Weekly: Batocera on Odin 2, New RG34XX Colors, and Much More!
Explore the latest retro handheld hardware, software updates, and reviews. Highlights include AYANEO 3, Legion Go S, and Switch 2 games.
MMCE Protocol Lets You Load PS2 Games Directly Off Its Memory Card
PS2 homebrew just got easier! MMCE allows you to boot games straight from a memory card, a first for disc-based consoles. Learn more about this breakthrough.
Anbernic RG34XX Could Soon Come in More Colors
Leaked images suggest Anbernic is prepping two new RG34XX colors. Could they come with hardware tweaks? See the latest details on this retro handheld!
Retro Gaming’s Digital Time Capsule: The VGHF Library
The VGHF has launched its massive free online library for all! Explore troves of gaming history with BTS videos, magazines, manuals, guides, and much more.
Pre-orders for MSI Claw 8 AI+ and Claw 7 AI+ Now Live
In a completely unexpected turn of events, preorders for the MSI Claw 8 AI+ have gone live on Amazon. The Amazon listing shows a release date of February 4th, which is only a few days away! MSI Claw 8 AI+ and Claw 7 AI+ Features...
Your Odin 2 Might Soon Be Able to Run Batocera
A user on the AYN Discord has managed to port Batocera to the Odin 2, enabling support for PS3 games at near-constant 30 FPS speeds. Batocera is one of the most used operating systems on retro handhelds, known for its ability to simplify and streamline the process of...
GeForce NOW Celebrates 5th Anniversary with 17 New Titles
GeForce NOW is one of the pioneers of game streaming having initially entered its beta stages in early 2017. Three years later, in February 2020, GeForce NOW would launch officially, and now in 2025, the celebration of its fifth anniversary includes 17 titles hitting...
SuiPlay0X1 is a Web3 Steam Deck Competitor
The SuiPlay0X1 was initially shown off back in April of 2024, but today, specs, pricing, and a few more details have been revealed. One of the leading markets in retro handhelds is the super-powered PC handheld. We initially saw the market gain headway with the...
SJGAM M20 Pro is More and Less Than a Switch Clone
SJGAM is known for its abundantly clear desire to clone popular consoles and handhelds. The SJGAM M25 is a design “clone” of the PlayStation Portal. The M21 is a clone of possibly the most cloned handheld of all time, the Game Console R36S. And now, the M20 Pro looks...
Wacky Handhelds Are Still Alive with the ‘R36 Plus’
Retro handhelds keep getting weirder! The R36 Plus features a 360° D-pad, translucent buttons, and a Hokusai-inspired design
Is Anbernic Gearing Up to Release An RG34XXSP?
Anbernic may be merging the RG34XX and RG35XXSP into a new RG34XXSP, featuring a surprise chipset and improved design. Here’s everything we know!
Retro Handhelds Weekly: AYANEO 3, Windows Gaming on Android, and Much More!
Explore the latest retro handheld hardware, software updates, and reviews. Highlights include AYANEO 3, Legion Go S, and Switch 2 games.
MagicX Touch One 35 Gets Shown Off with a Twist
The MagicX Touch One 35 is redefining retro gaming with a 3.5-inch rotatable display, dual D-pads, and Android power. Perfect for shmups and beyond!
AYANEO 3 Hits Indiegogo With a Few Surprises
Discover the AYANEO 3, featuring a 7-inch OLED display, modular controllers, AMD Ryzen AI processors, and up to 4TB storage. Now on Indiegogo!
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Retroid Pocket Mini Finally Picks Up Android 13 [UPDATE!]
Get Android 13 on your Retroid Pocket Mini! Enjoy better performance, security, and app compatibility. Download the update now.
Retro Handhelds Weekly: Switch 2, ROCKNIX, GKD Pixel 2, and Much More!
Stay up-to-date on the latest retro handheld gaming news! We have a bunch of new handhelds, major software updates, and much more.
GKD Pixel 2: Everything We Know
Discover everything we know about the GKD Pixel 2, the upcoming tiny retro handheld. Specs, design, colors, and potential price updates await!
MagicX Mini Zero 28 Pre-orders Open Tomorrow!
Discover the MagicX Mini Zero 28, an affordable Android-powered retro handheld with a 2.8-inch IPS display, Allwinner A133P, and $55 price tag.
Nintendo Switch 2 Officially Announced, in a Rather Unceremonious Fashion
The speculation is finally over. Nintendo surprised many of us by shadow-dropping its "First-look trailer" for the Switch 2 this morning. The video is a little under 2:30 minutes long, and basically confirms all of the leaks that we've seen in recent weeks....
ROCKNIX Adds Anbernic XX Support & RPCS3 for Retroid Pocket 5
ROCKNIX now supports Anbernic XX handhelds and brings PS3 emulation to Retroid Pocket 5. Discover new features like Vulkan support and Dolphin RetroAchievements!
Powkiddy Starts 2025 with a Tiny X55?
Powkiddy’s new X35H handheld is here for just $59.99! Featuring an RK3566 chip, 3.5-inch 640×480 screen, and transparent design, it’s a budget-friendly retro gaming option.
Retro Handhelds Weekly: It’s All About CES 2025
Stay up-to-date on the latest retro handheld gaming news! Discover new devices from CES 2025, explore software updates, community projects, and more!
Retro Remake Unveils PS One Inspired FPGA Console
Retro Remake announces the SS One, an FPGA console inspired by the PS One with HDMI, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, and more! Learn about its features, price, and release date.
Microsoft Handheld May Merge Windows and Xbox
Microsoft hints at a new handheld gaming experience combining the power of Windows with the familiarity of the Xbox interface.
Beyond Steam Deck: Valve’s SteamOS Expanding to New Devices
SteamOS has inarguably changed the Linux gaming landscape forever, and bringing it to other devices will likely result in less Windows handhelds.
My Arcade Unveils Gamestation Retro Collection at CES 2025
My Arcade launches the Gamestation Retro line with the Go handheld, Pro console, and Mega arcade cabinet. 100+ classic games!
The Mecha Comet is a Modular Handheld Dream Come True
Build the Linux handheld of your dreams with the Mecha Comet. Swappable extensions let you customize it for gaming, coding, and more.
GEEKOM Launches First Snapdragon X Elite Mini PC
The GEEKOM QS1 mini PC boasts impressive specs. But is it good for retro gaming? We explore its potential for emulation, price, and more.
Valve Says No AMD Z2 Steam Deck Coming
Valve denies rumors of a Z2-powered Steam Deck. What does this mean for the next generation? Explore the latest news, specs, and rumors on the future of Steam Deck.