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Retroid trickles out another Pocket Duo model The Lite Plus should've been available from the start

Takun — Sun, 27 Sep 2026 18:52:49 +0000

In a surprising turn of events, Retroid has announced a new model for the Duo, the Retroid Pocket Duo Lite Plus, which uses the same shell and screens as the Lite model, but with the Dragonwing Q-7790 chipset of the regular Duo. On one hand, it’s great that this model exists and I can see […]

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Retroid reveals its dual-screen handheld: The Pocket Duo Finally, some competition for the AYN Thor

Takun — Fri, 18 Sep 2026 11:09:41 +0000

The AYN Thor has been dominating the retro handheld space as far as dual-screen devices are concerned, and after the Thor went through several price hikes, people have been waiting for another company to step up and release a more affordable option. Which brings us to the Retroid Duo, a dual-screen handheld made by AYN’s […]

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The baffling launch of the Ayaneo Pocket Micro 2 If you blinked, you missed it

Takun — Mon, 06 Jul 2026 21:02:07 +0000

After spending almost two weeks building up the reveal of the Pocket Micro 2, Ayaneo's latest device sold out within the first few minutes after its release, while the official reveal livestream was still airing. When I went to check the official Discord server to see if I could get an update on when the company would manufacture the next batch, I found this.

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The Retroid Pocket Nova is the 4:3 handheld you’ve been waiting for I don't see 4:3 handhelds getting any better than this

Takun — Fri, 26 Jun 2026 19:52:13 +0000

Despite the never-ending price hikes for RAM and SSDs, Retro Handheld companies are still releasing new devices in 2026. One handheld in particular is standing out above the rest: the Retroid Pocket Nova.

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I put Ayaneo’s new customer service to the test Avoid it if you can

Takun — Thu, 25 Jun 2026 18:01:15 +0000

Ayaneo is pretty notorious in the handheld space for several reasons, one of them being its atrocious customer support. Now you might be hard-pressed to name a more iconic duo than Chinese companies and subpar customer service, but Ayaneo’s reputation was so bad that its CEO posted an article back in January to specifically address […]

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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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