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Anbernic RG477V Announcement Seems Imminent
Is the Anbernic RG477V set to be the strongest vertical Android handheld? Early leaks point to impressive specs and a premium build, but when will it arrive?
Retro Handhelds Weekly: AYN Thor, RG DS, Analogue 3D, and Much More!
Catch up on the biggest retro handheld news of the week with new hardware drama, software updates, reviews, mods, and deals in Retro Handhelds Weekly.
Dolphin For Android Updated With RetroAchievements
RetroAchievements arrives in Dolphin’s Android dev builds, enabling GameCube cheevos now and Wii support soon. Download v2509-503+ or join the Play Store beta.
Redditor Creates A GBA For The End Of Days
A modder fused a GBA SP with a massive DeWalt drill battery, creating a rugged handheld with absurd, multi-day runtime and unapologetically industrial flair.
AYN Thor Update Fixes a Bevy of Issues
A new update is now available for the AYN Thor that aims to fix some of the biggest complaints, while also adding a few other features designed to take better advantage of the dual-screen layout.
![[UPDATED] AYN Thor Hinges Begin Showing Signs of Cracking](https://rh-handhelds-content.nyc3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com/2025/11/20251117_220109-1080x675.jpg)
[UPDATED] AYN Thor Hinges Begin Showing Signs of Cracking
Uh Oh! The curse of the hinge returns with our favorite handheld of the year, the AYN Thor. What’s happening? Why is this happening? What can we do?
The GameTank Is A New 8-Bit Console Launching This Year
GameTank is a 2025 open-source 8-bit console using dual 6502 CPUs, cartridges, and composite video, built to inspire new homebrew hardware and games.
Retro Handhelds Weekly: Steam Hardware, TrimUI Smart Pro S, Pokemon Lazarus, and Much More!
Catch up on the biggest handheld news of the week, from new Valve hardware to fresh firmware, new games, reviews, and deals you will not want to miss.
Dream Disc ’25 Opens Submissions for Dreamcast Jam
Dream Disc ’25 invites creators to build new Dreamcast games, tools, and hardware for a community showcase and CD-ROM release, with submissions open now.
Barcode Battler Is Back With A New Deck
A new fan-made card deck is reviving the Barcode Battler, giving the obscure handheld fresh rules, new art, and a modern, playable overhaul.
New Windows 11 Update Improves Gaming Handheld Performance
Win11’s November update boosts gaming with smoother app switching, faster sign-in, fewer touch-UI glitches, and major battery-drain fixes for handhelds.
Red Dead Redemption is Coming to More Consoles!
Grab your hat and saddle up. Red Dead Redemption arrives on mobile and consoles with big upgrades and free updates for returning players.
Valve Drops Three New Devices for 2026: Steam Machine, Steam Controller, Steam Frame
A new era of Steam hardware is coming. Valve introduces the Steam Machine desktop box, a revamped controller, and a wireless VR headset.
AYANEO’s KONKR Pocket FIT Begins Shipping
The upcoming KONKR Pocket FIT has started shipping and has shared a link to its shipping list and updates on shipping times and expectations for the device.
Analogue 3D Has a Shipping Date
Analogue has finally released a shipping date for the Analogue 3D, a device that has often been delayed and is highly anticipated.
![[UPDATE] TrimUI Smart Pro S Promises Better Performance and Faster Gameplay](https://rh-handhelds-content.nyc3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com/2025/11/TrimUI-Smart-Pro-S-Color-Options-and-GPU-16x9-Hero-1080x675.jpg)
[UPDATE] TrimUI Smart Pro S Promises Better Performance and Faster Gameplay
The TrimUI Smart Pro S could be the handheld to watch with a faster processor, built-in cooling fan, and big performance gains across classic platforms.
Retro Handhelds Weekly: AYANEO, OneXFly Apex, ES-DE Update, and Much More!
Catch up on the biggest handheld news of the week, including two new AYANEO handhelds, OneXFly Apex, ES-DE, a new emulation frontend, and much more.
AYANEO Unveils the Next 2
AYANEO reveals the Next 2, a flagship Windows handheld powered by AMD’s Ryzen AI Max+ 395 and packed with premium controls and cooling.
AYANEO Releases Details on the Pocket VERT
AYANEO releases a video showcasing some stunning hardware details and screen specifications for their upcoming vertical handheld, the AYANEO Pocket VERT.
Retro Handhelds Weekly: Anbernic RG DS, Retroid Pocket 6, Keyloggers, and Much More!
Catch up on the biggest handheld news of the week, including Anbernic’s RG DS pre-orders, Retroid’s Pocket 6 redesign, MagicX’s new clamshell, and more.
Anbernic RG DS Pre-orders Open Ahead of December Release
The Anbernic RG DS is finally up for pre-order. Dual screens, Android 14, and retro DS vibes for under $100. Grab yours before the deal ends.
![Retroid Pocket 6 Gets Redesigned Because We Can’t Have Nice Things [UPDATE]](https://rh-handhelds-content.nyc3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com/2025/10/wbpruGSD-Retroid-Pocket-6-Redesign-Orange-Hero-1080x675.webp)
Retroid Pocket 6 Gets Redesigned Because We Can’t Have Nice Things [UPDATE]
Retroid redesigns the Pocket 6 after another round of community chaos. Buttons move, sticks swap, and the saga continues.
Surprise! Anbernic RG DS Shows Up Early on AliExpress
The Anbernic RG DS leaks early on AliExpress, revealing full specs, pricing, and even a potential release date that might not be when you were expecting.
Retroid Crowdsources Pocket 6 Design After Community Pushback
Retroid sparks debate as fans vote on the final design of the upcoming Pocket 6. The community decides what the future of RP6 will look like.
TimeSplitters Revamp Launches Nov. 23rd
Free fan game TimeSplitters Rewind launches Nov 23, 2025. After a decade of work, this “greatest hits” compilation combines all three classic FPS games.
MagicX Enters The Clamshell Arena With The ‘One Flip 50’
MagicX surprises again with the One Flip 50, a $95 clamshell handheld powered by a MediaTek G85 and silicone buttons that are sure to spark debate.
[UPDATE: Pre-orders Tonight!] Retroid Pocket 6 and Pocket G2 Officially Unveiled
Retroid surprises again with the official reveal of the Pocket G2 and Pocket 6, bringing new chipsets, sleek displays, and competitive launch pricing.
Retro Handhelds Weekly: Retroid Pocket 6, Odin 3, ARMSX2, and Much More!
Catch up on this week’s retro handheld news, from the Odin 3 preorder shift and Retroid’s next reveal to new AYANEO launches, muOS updates, and deals.
muOS Releases “Golden Goose” Update
muOS Golden Goose is here! The final “Goose” release brings carousel themes, a new hotkey builder, and bug fixes, paving the way for the next big update.
RetroAssembly Updated to Version 3
RetroAssembly v3 is out! The browser-based “Plex for games” adds 10 new platforms, FBNeo arcade support, library search, and custom BIOS uploads.