by Nick | Nov 19, 2024 | Features
From the latest Anbernic releases like the RG406H to devices that have become mainstays in the community like the AYN Odin 2, it’s become clear that Android is here to stay as a preferred OS for retro handhelds. Lower-end devices largely depend on Linux to... 
by andrew | Oct 30, 2024 | Features
Let’s take a stroll down memory lane, shall we? It’s the mid-90s, Super Mario 64 was breaking records, Mario Kart 64 was ruining friendships, and times were much simpler. As we neared the start of the new millennia, our parents were worried about the Y2K... 
by Nick | Oct 29, 2024 | Features
For anyone who isn’t already familiar, LaunchBox is an emulation frontend developed by Unbroken Software. For years, I used LaunchBox as my preferred frontend for my homemade arcade cabinet running on a Windows PC. Since the handheld emulation wave that was the... 
by Shawn Wilkins | Oct 23, 2024 | Features, Guide
Obtainium is an app that allows users to update and track apps distributed via GitHub, official websites, and other non-Play Store locations. This is an incredibly useful tool for retro handhelds running Android since a good portion of suggested apps and emulators are... 
by andrew | Oct 21, 2024 | Features, News
Just as the weekly Retro Handhelds Podcast was kicking off, AYN dropped a massive surprise as the company announced the Odin 2 Portal handheld. This one came out of left field, as things have been pretty quiet in the AYN camp ever since the Odin 2 Mini was announced....