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We’re glad you made it! Retro Handhelds is a news, reviews and guides website, youtube channel, discord and facebook community dedicated to the celebration of classic gaming on the go. Whether you’re replaying old favorites or digging for hidden gems, RH is here to offer camaraderie, support, and news on the latest portable gaming developments!
The Latest
You No Longer Need $8K to Enjoy Delisoba Deluxe
Delisoba Deluxe, Saturn’s ultra-rare soba delivery racer, just got an English fan patch, making the $8,000 curiosity actually playable and understandable.
Super Robot Wars 64 Finally Getting English Translation
Super Robot Wars 64 is finally getting a fan translation, bringing the 1999 Japan-exclusive N64 tactical RPG to English speakers for the first time.
Sega’s New Mini Cabs Are Here to Destroy Your Shelf Space
A batch of Sega-themed My Arcade mini cabinets is coming in 2026, shrinking classic experiences into new collectible shelf candy for hardware-obsessed fans.
GameStop Closing Hundreds Of Locations, Again
GameStop is closing hundreds more US stores in early 2026, rapidly shrinking its retail footprint and turning the classic game shop experience into a rarity.
AYN Issues a Massive Thor Update
AYN issues a massive update for the Thor regarding firmware, shipping, and some unfortunate (but expected) price increases.
Budget Beatdown: Mangmi Air X vs. AYANEO Pocket Air Mini
The Mangmi Air X and AYANEO Pocket Air Mini are both heavy hitters in the budget retro handheld space, so we compare the two to see who comes out on top!
Retro Handhelds Deals of the Week
Tired of scrolling through pages and pages of websites trying to find the best deals on retro handhelds and accessories? We’ve got you covered with a few picks.
How To Upgrade Your ASUS ROG Xbox Ally Internal Storage
Follow this simple how-to guide to upgrade the internal storage in your new ASUS ROG Xbox Ally and give your game library the space it needs.
Retro Handhelds Weekly: AYANEO Saga Continues, CES 2026, MiniLoong Pocket 1, and More
Hardware, software, reviews, and CES ’26: Retro Handhelds Weekly rounds up the biggest stories, standout community finds, and what to watch next.
Game Over: Bally Astrocade
The 1977 Bally Astrocade had arcade-quality graphics and expandability, but chaotic distribution, hardware failures, and the Atari 2600 killed it by 1983.
AYANEO Promises To Do Better
AYANEO responds to criticism from creators and the retro handheld community, promising to do better and releasing some service improvement plans for 2026.
AYN Sending Bag to Thor and Odin 3 Backers
AYN has been sending mystery packages to members of the retro handheld community, which turns out to be an AYN branded sling bag for Thor and Odin 3 backers.
AYANEO Reveals Pocket DMG Aura Yellow
In an early morning sharing session, AYANEO revealed yet another special edition color for their Pocket DMG. This time, we’re getting Aura Yellow.
MagicX One 35 First Impressions
MagicX hits the scene again with the One 35. A sub $100 Android handheld with a good experience AND TATE mode? This could be the one for a lot of people.
CES 2026 Recap: 8BitDo, MSI, OneXPlayer, ASUS, Genki, and Everything Else We Could Find
It’s been a long week but CES is finally over. With a lot of announcements, here’s what stood out as some of the most interesting to the Retro Handhelds team.
Tinkerer’s Treasure: dArkOS Brings Debian Linux to RK3326/3566 Devices
dArkOS CFW has arrived for a large number of RJ3326/RK3356 handhelds, bringing Debian Linux into the handheld scene.
GameSir Debuts New Driving Peripherals at CES ’26
Accessories maker GameSir has debuted two exciting new control accessories at this year’s Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas.
Ohsnap Announces Two Sleek Variants of the MCON Controller
Ohsnap announced MCON Slim and Lite at CES 2026: thinner MagSafe controllers for iPhone at $60+. Lite ships summer, Slim arrives this fall.
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Retro Handhelds Youtube & Podcast
Stubbs & Zu review, mod, showcase & setup your favorite retro handhelds on camera! Also, every Monday night @ 6pm Pacific Time, Stubbs, Rob (The Retro Tech Dad), Ban & Andrew get together for a live podcast where they discuss the latest handheld and emulation news, games they’ve been playing, and interview guests from around the retro scene about their latest projects!