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Multiplicity of Deception: R36 Clones Flood Market

Multiplicity of Deception: R36 Clones Flood Market

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Fresh off the heels of the MagicX processor scandal, another controversy has hit our once peaceful tinkering community: Sellers on AliExpress, some with trusted community track records, are selling K36 clone internals masked as genuine (if there is such a thing) R36S...

Get Ready! The Powkiddy RGB10X is Just Around the Corner!

Get Ready! The Powkiddy RGB10X is Just Around the Corner!

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As the year has rolled on, we've seen the retro handheld space explode with a bunch of great options. However, Powkiddy has opted for a unique approach, releasing devices at what feels like a snail's pace. It's been a couple of months since the V10 was announced, and...

MagicX XU Mini M Isn’t Using the RK3562 After All

MagicX XU Mini M Isn’t Using the RK3562 After All

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For the better part of the past month, many of us have been infatuated with a retro handheld that offered a new experience. Now, the MagicX XU Mini M is making headlines for a completely different reason, and it's not a good one. Recently, sleuths on the Retro...

EmuDeck is Making a Retro Emulation Console

EmuDeck is Making a Retro Emulation Console

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DragoonDorise, the main developer behind EmuDeck has announced that they’re gearing up to release a retro-focused console of their own. For Steam Deck owners looking to run emulators on their own devices, EmuDeck has been the de facto choice since its initial...

New Retroid Pocket Coming Soon?

New Retroid Pocket Coming Soon?

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Over on its official QQ channel, it was shared that Retroid plans to drop a promo video for its next device within the week. According to posts shared on Bilibili (via the Retro Handhelds Discord), Retroid is aiming to produce a promo video for their next major...

The Zotac Zone is Finally Available for Pre-order

The Zotac Zone is Finally Available for Pre-order

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After making its grand entrance at Computex, the Zotac Zone is finally available for pre-order. This is just the latest competitor attempting to dethrone the Steam Deck OLED and ROG Ally X, but it carries the same price tag as ASUS’ offering. The difference here is...

ROMhack.ing Opens Alpha Version of New Site

ROMhack.ing Opens Alpha Version of New Site

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When ROMhacking.net announced it was shutting down, the message that was left included bits that accused an unnamed group of staffers of trying to oust the man behind the site itself. All of those involved who offered their public announcements had not only given...

Valve Releases Windows Drivers for Steam Deck OLED

Valve Releases Windows Drivers for Steam Deck OLED

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Valve has finally released drivers that allow Steam Deck OLED players to install Windows on their devices. Hello WinDeck fans! We’ve just shipped APU, Audio, Wi-Fi, and Bluetooth drivers for Windows on Steam Deck OLED. You can find the updated drivers and notes here:...

Anbernic RG40XXV Arrives on August 26

Anbernic RG40XXV Arrives on August 26

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At this point, it probably shouldn't come as much of a surprise, but a week after surprising everyone with a video of the RG40XXV, Anbernic has shared everything there is to know. Which includes the continued reliance on the Allwinner H700 chip. This is despite...

The SJGAM M21 Is Another Clone of a Clone

The SJGAM M21 Is Another Clone of a Clone

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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

Anbernic RG40XXV Confirmed in ‘First Look’ Video

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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...

ROMhacking.net Shuts Down After 20 Years

ROMhacking.net Shuts Down After 20 Years

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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

Ayaneo Pocket DMG and Pocket Micro Pre-orders Now Live

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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

Retro Handhelds Weekly: RGB10 Max 4, Humble Games Saga, and More

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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!)

NEW Powkiddy RGB10 Max 4 Specs Revealed! (UPDATE!)

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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...

Retro Handhelds Weekly: RG40XX H, PCSX2 2.0, and More!

Retro Handhelds Weekly: RG40XX H, PCSX2 2.0, and More!

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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 Announces Aluminum Editions of the Pocket

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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

Ayaneo Pocket EVO sets its sights on Odin 2

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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 RGB20 Pro Enters Testing Stages

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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

GF1 Neptune: An FPGA of the Neptune We Never Got

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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

MagicX Announces XU HD: Little Screen, Big Promises

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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

Ayaneo Pocket DMG Pre-Orders Launch in China

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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...