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Retro Handhelds Weekly: Nintendo vs. Emulation, RG35XXSP, EmuDeck, and Much 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,...
Anbernic Reveal Three New RG35XXSP Colors
Never the company to stay out of the news cycle for more than 5 minutes, Anbernic has announced three new color options for the 35XXSP. Everyone's favorite flip started out with translucent black or blue options, along with an NES-inspired scheme, and a silver/gray....
Taki Udon Announces Switch Lite OLED Upgrade Kit
Taki Udon has announced prices and a release date for his upcoming OLED screen mod for the Nintendo Switch Lite. The Switch Lite was originally released back in 2019 as a less feature-packed version of the Nintendo Switch. It was noted for its removable Joy Cons,...
Retro Handhelds Weekly: RGB20 Pro, Switch 2, RPCS3, and Much 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,...
GKD Bubble Sales Start Wednesday in China
Greetings friends and fellow enthusiasts! This is Mikhailov from Team Retrogue, where we like retro games and the devices that bring them to us. Some news hit today for gamers hyped for the release of the GKD Bubble. GKD Bubble Goes on Sale in China This Week Z-Pocket...
Cyberpunk-esque Powkiddy RGB20 Pro Now Available for Pre-order
Back in July, we got our first glimpse of the Powkiddy RGB20 Pro, a rather unique take for any handheld, let alone a vertical one. Surprisingly, this deviates from the "norm" of what we've seen from Powkiddy in 2024. Instead of the more reserved designs of the...
Retro Handhelds Weekly: Get BRICKED, Anbernic RG406V, GammeOS Core, and Much 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,...
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Anbernic RG406V: A Worthy Successor to the RG405V? [UPDATE]
Well, it looks like Anbernic is getting back to a crazy release schedule, as the RG40XXV was just released and another handheld is on the way. Now, the Anbernic RG406V has been revealed, bringing about the long-anticipated successor to the RG405V....
GammaOS Core Releases First Beta for RK3566 Handhelds
GammaOS, an Android custom firmware for retro handhelds, has released its first beta for devices using the RK3566. This includes the following devices: Powkiddy RGB30 Powkiddy RGB20SX Powkiddy RGB10Max 3 Anbernic RG503 Anbernic RG353M Anbernic RG Arc-D Anbernic RG...
MagicX Changes Up the Touch Two Lineup
Exclusively shared on the Retro Handhelds Discord, MagicX has revealed new updates for their upcoming slate of devices. MagicX has had a turbulent past few weeks as they were dealing with a supplier dispute wherein, as MagicX claims, the supplier scammed them and sold...
Retro Revival: Analogue Pocket GBC Colors Edition Announced
There is no shortage of dye at the Analogue offices. The company has announced yet another limited edition set of colors for the Analogue Pocket and update 2.3 of their Analogue OS. Since its release, Analogue has been pushing updates for the Pocket every few months...
It’s Real! Sony Finally Reveals the PS5 Pro
Today, about an hour ago, PlayStation lead hardware wizard Mark Cerny finally divulged to the public Sony's worst-kept secret of this generation (so far), stretching back before even the release of the PlayStation 5: The enigmatic Playstation 5 Pro. It boasts...
Retro Handhelds Weekly: Retroid Pocket 5, Cemu for Android, and Much 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,...
Helegaly K56 & K560 Revealed With Familiar Design
Helegaly, makers of the K36, have revealed the K560. And it may bear heavy similarities to a device once rumored to be in production by an entirely different company. Earlier this year, an image leaked of what was rumored to be the Powkiddy K56. Helegaly has shared...
Acer Enters the Handheld Market With the Nitro Blaze 7
One of the big questions surrounding x86 handhelds was whether other big players would join the mix. Valve kicked things off with the Steam Deck, with ASUS and Lenovo following suit. Then, MSI joined the fray with the Claw, and now Acer is getting involved as the...
Another Surprise! Retroid Pocket 5 Wants To ‘Broaden Your Horizons’ (UPDATE)
After being pretty quiet for the majority of the year, Retroid is turning up the heat as August comes to a close. A week after teasing and announcing the Pocket Mini, the Retroid Pocket 5 is now being shown off. Across social media, the official Retroid accounts...
Surprise! The Retroid Pocket Mini Was Just Shown Off (UPDATE!)
We weren't sure if the rumors were real, but it turns out that Retroid did have something new to announce. A couple of days after Bilibili screenshots surfaced suggesting a teaser was on the way, it's officially arrived as the Retroid Pocket Mini makes its debut on...
Multiplicity of Deception: R36 Clones Flood Market
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...
Retro Handhelds Weekly: Retroid Pocket 5, MagicX Processor Saga, and Much 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,...
Get Ready! The Powkiddy RGB10X is Just Around the Corner!
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
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
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...
Retro Handhelds Weekly: Retroid Pocket Mini, Anbernic RG40XXV, and Much 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,...
Save States Come to Game Boy Color Core for Analogue Pocket
Developer budude2 has updated the Analogue Pocket GBC core that he’s ported from the version available on the MiSTerFPGA. One of the first available cores for the Analogue Pocket were ones for the original Game Boy and Game Boy Color. Those were spontaneously released...
New Retroid Pocket Coming Soon?
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...
Retro Handhelds Weekly: SteamOS on ROG Ally, GKD Bubble, Lime3DS, 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 Zotac Zone is Finally Available for Pre-order
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
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 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
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...