We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Handheld gaming systems aren't niche anymore. Today's devices range from compact devices built around retro emulation to full-fledged portable ...

There’s a newish challenge when it comes to designing Game Boy-style handhelds capable of playing retro games, because consoles like the original Sony PlayStation and Sega Dreamcast are now considered ...

The NetherSX2-Turnip emulator integrates custom drivers tuned to get the most out of Snapdragon 865-based systems.

The very last thing I should be doing is spending money on yet another classic gaming emulation device. But oh god, these two new clamshell Commodore 64 and Spectrum handhelds are…I’m fighting it…oh ...

ANBERNIC has released a brand-new Linux distribution for its dual-screen RG DS handheld. This version of Linux supports both ...

In early 2026, the handheld emulation scene has reached a tipping point where the gap between 'can it run' and 'does it feel right' has narrowed significantly. The Steam Deck's Retro Deck update has ...

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The Anbernic RG Rotate is a handheld game console with mediocre specs that should be good enough for retro gaming, but which ...

The Analogue Pocket, which was announced in 2019 and then delayed from its May 2021 release to October, has more buzz than Nintendo’s meh Switch (OLED model). It’s easy to see why. Analogue, though, ...

The VMU Pro offers unlimited storage for game save data plus Game Boy and NES emulation. The VMU Pro offers unlimited storage for game save data plus Game Boy and NES emulation. is a senior reporter ...