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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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MagicX One 35 review: A fresh twist on handheld gaming Vertical integration I can actually get behind

Daniel Allen — Mon, 16 Feb 2026 11:58:07 +0000

The One 35 makes bold design choices to bring first-class support for both horizontal- and vertical-aspect-ratio games

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Amiga’s indie Roguecraft just got a Game Boy Color port in 2D And a Steam port is coming soon

Matt Sholtz — Tue, 03 Feb 2026 20:23:56 +0000

Amiga's popular indie roguelike Roguecraft has been ported to the Game Boy Color, and you can snag the ROM directly from Itch.io for $7.99, which is 20% off in celebration of the port's launch.

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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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Modretro’s newest Chromatic color is up for pre-order Fly under the radar with a stealth colorway

Matt Sholtz — Tue, 23 Dec 2025 16:15:33 +0000

Ever since Palmer Luckey showed off his personal Anduril-themed Chromatic on Joe Rogan, it was inevitable that fans would be interested in securing their own. But at the time this unique model was shown off, there was no telling if it would actually come to fruition. But then Anduril recently announced an auction for a […]

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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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RetroArch quick-start guide: Begin your emulation journey today How to jump in and get gaming with your handheld or PC

Daniel Allen — Wed, 17 Dec 2025 12:25:34 +0000

Despite how powerful and ubiquitous RetroArch is, one thing it is not is intuitive, so strap in for a quick-start guide.

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Mangmi Air X review: The best entry-level handheld, bar none The Air X sets a new standard for what you get for $100

Daniel Allen — Tue, 16 Dec 2025 12:21:44 +0000

It’s not an exaggeration to say that the handheld gaming market has exploded over the past few years. And while big shots like Valve and Nintendo have been blazing the trail, there are a slew of companies following in their tracks, driving competition and pushing down prices. No other company exemplifies this trend quite as […]

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Mangmi is back with a new handheld called the Pocket Max, hot off the release of the fan-favorite Air X It's time to start speculating

Daniel Allen — Sun, 14 Dec 2025 16:07:17 +0000

Mangmi is set to prove it’s not just a flash in the pan with the semi-surprising announcement of a new handheld, the Pocket Max

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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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