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Ayaneo Pocket Air Mini review: Pocket power personified It's hard to argue with the price, but questionable QC is an issue

Takun — Mon, 02 Mar 2026 12:06:17 +0000

Ayaneo, a company that’s notorious for overpriced gaming handhelds, has decided to test the waters of the budget market with the Pocket Air Mini. It’s an interesting little device that packs a surprising amount of power for its price, but it’s glaringly obvious where Ayaneo decided to cut corners to make that happen. Specs Display […]

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Anbernic RG 477m review: The undisputed king of 4:3 handhelds Overpriced and overkill for retro gaming

Takun — Fri, 09 Jan 2026 17:54:50 +0000

The Anbernic RG 477m finds itself in a very weird spot. On one hand, it's Anbernic's most powerful, premium, and overall best handheld yet. On the other hand, it's over-engineered and filled with conflicting design choices. You might have heard people say the 477m is the king of 4:3 handhelds, and I agree, but a large part of that is simply due to the fact that it's complete overkill for 4:3 gaming.

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Pokémon Heart & Soul review: Nostalgia with a fresh coat of paint A Johto ROM hack that gets it right

Takun — Thu, 18 Dec 2025 12:04:09 +0000

On the surface, Pokémon Heart and Soul isn't anything special. The Pokémon ROM hacking scene has its fair share of games based in the Johto region, and these can range from simple quality-of-life improvement hacks like Crystal Legacy to original stories that expand on the existing lore, like Scorched Silver, and everything in between. As beloved as the Johto region is, it has many flaws that make it a prime candidate for ROM hacks to try and fix, but there are only so many changes that can be made before the region starts to lose its identity. It's a tough balancing act that Heart and Soul handles quite well.

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Pixel-perfect savings: Best retro handheld deals for Black Friday It's the best time to score a new handheld or two

Takun — Thu, 27 Nov 2025 17:51:52 +0000

The holiday season is upon us, and with it comes Black Friday sales. After all, nothing says, “I’m thankful for having you in my life” quite like a gift, especially in this economy. While there are tons of other Black Friday deals going on, we’d like to highlight some of the best retro handheld deals […]

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AYN Thor review: A 3DS for the modern era AYN lives up to its name with the only handheld you need

Takun — Tue, 25 Nov 2025 13:27:31 +0000

Just a few short years ago, a device like this was a pipe dream. Even last year, I thought there would’ve been a more gradual buildup to a dual-screen emulation device, but somehow everything fell into place for the AYN Thor to immediately come out of the gate swinging. The Thor has two built-in AMOLED […]

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Valve announces the Steam Machine: A PC for console gamers All the benefits of a PC without the hassle of building one

Takun — Thu, 13 Nov 2025 18:02:02 +0000

Out of nowhere, Valve has announced the Steam Machine, Steam Controller, and Steam Frame, all set to release in early 2026. If I didn’t know any better, I’d say that Valve is trying to step into the console ring to give Sony and Microsoft a run for their money, and I’m here for it. What […]

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Retroid Dual Screen review: Make your own AYN Thor at home It's chunky and clunky, but it works

Takun — Tue, 04 Nov 2025 17:08:09 +0000

Between the Ayaneo Pocket DS, AYN Thor, the recently revealed Anbernic RG DS, and, of course, the original DS and 3DS systems, gamers have a good number of options for their dual-screen gaming needs. But what if you can’t afford to buy another device? What if you’re a minimalist and want to squeeze the most […]

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