It's difficult for the gaming giant to compete with handhelds filled with ROMs.

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 ...

In the past few months, gaming handhelds have quickly progressed from an interesting new hobby to a full-blown obsession. Technically, my first handheld was the Windows-based ASUS ROG Ally, but it ...

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

Anbernic is a well-known emulation handheld manufacturer. But the emulation handheld space is a cut-throat pirate-filled sea and several releases happen a year. So, it’s seldom the case that one ...

Matthew was the Apps and Games Editor at Android Police until 2025. The Magicx Mini Zero 28 offers affordable prices and performance for gamers. Featuring three color options, it uses the Allwinner ...

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 ...

Despite its powerful internals, the AYANEO Pocket S is built with portability in mind. It has a slim profile of just 14 mm, making it easy to slip into a pocket or bag. But don’t let its size fool you ...

The OneXSugar makes use of Qualcomm’s new G3 Gen 3, but the main reason you want it is because it’s literally a Transformer. Reading time 3 minutes I checked my handheld bingo card for March, and I ...

When Apple announced it would finally allow developers to launch retro game emulators on the App Store earlier this month, I was thrilled. After several false starts, the iOS emulation era truly ...