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Everything that’s happening in the retro handheld gaming world.
Microsoft adds 50+ classic Activision games to Game Pass with Retro Classics, bringing iconic ’80s and ’90s titles to modern consoles, PC, and cloud platforms.
The Phawx digs into Anbernic’s RG34XXSP and finds a hidden 4:3, 1280×960 screen scaled down to 3:2. Learn why it’s shader-safe and ripe for bezel mods.
The TANQ SP mod reimagines the RG35XXSP with a seamless metal shell and no hinge, offering a sleek, durable twist on the modern clamshell revival.
MSI’s new handhelds debut at Computex 2025: an AMD Ryzen Z2 Extreme Claw A8 and the white-shell Polar Tempest Claw 8 AI+ with 32 GB RAM.
Is 2025 the year of the clam? This week, both the Anbernic RG34XXSP and PowKiddy V90S are now up for pre-order. Plus, ROCKNIX is officially out for a bunch of new handhelds.
Clamshell gaming’s back: Pre-order the Powkiddy V90S today, with shipping set to begin on May 31st. The best part is that the V90S is just $40, AND is coming to the US.
Linux on Android: ROCKNIX adds support for Retroid Pocket Flip 2, Odin 2 family, RG34XXSP & Pocket Mini V2, along with kernel updates, package upgrades & bug squashes.
Metal Gear gets a new fan-made port for the Sega Genesis, making the stealth classic right at home on any retro handheld.
A new Mario Kart 8 Deluxe update adds 64-bit support on Switch, boosting performance and greatly improving emulator compatibility on PCs and retro handhelds.
Powkiddy has unveiled the color options for the upcoming V90S, offering a first look at its design and hinting at an official launch soon.